Welcome to Te Awhina

Here to help.
Here to support.

Whatever your beliefs or cultural identity, Golden Memories Funerals is here to make sure that your loved one is laid to rest respectfully.

Welcome to Te Awhina

Planning Ahead

Pre-planning your funeral should be a natural part of your life, because it provides you with time to make an end-of-life decisions.

We are a funeral home like no other.
Warm, accepting of all faiths and all cultures.

We handle as much or as little of the responsibility as you’d like us to, and we’ll follow any instructions you give us while always being mindful of your budget.

Personalised Funeral Planning

15+ Years of Experience

Pricing you can trust

24/7 Dedicated Hotline

We’ll explain and take care of all of the technicalities of arranging a funeral, from burial services to cremations to homeland returns (repatriations).

We handle all processing of any paperwork that’s required including coroners, medical requirements and freighting.

We do everything we can to meet your expectations with kindness and compassion.

(07) 3208 2622

OUR SERVICES

Cremations

We offer people an independent, dignified and discrete human cremation service.

Burials

Within our professional expertise we can turn what can be a worrying & stressful time into a heartwarming, caring, loved burial farewell.

Repatriations

We can ensure your loved one is returned to their homeland for their final funeral services.

PRICES & PACKAGES

Emotional words about our services

"To a beautiful lady and her whanau, I am sincerely grateful that my son, Luke Thornton, had the best, your aroha and care was beyond words when we lost our son this year in March. Extending aroha also to my cuzzy Nga for being there too. Thanks, Julz and Rob, always in my heart. The Thornton (nee Huata/Kare Kare) whanau."

Joyce Thornton

"Julz and Rob, thank you so much for taking so much pain and stress from us. You were recommended along with 2 other names and when I saw your name something said Te Awhina was the one, and then I spoke to you and I knew immediately that I had made the right decision. After meeting with you, you made it all sound so easy and I knew everything was going to be okay. Well, it was better than okay! Your compassion, your aroha, and your services were the absolute best. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Papa's (John Jovanovic) funeral today was beautiful and stress free. I will definitely recommend your services."

Alma Brack

"Thank you Jules and whanau for everything you did for my mums farewell last week you guys were awesome! Service, customer service, care and compassion were above and beyond! Thank you for everything from my family to yours we will be spreading the word. Alofa atu xox"

Tamara Pele

"Julz and Robert - you were chosen for a reason, and you both went above and beyond that reason. You both have such beautiful big hearts. Julz, you have made such a profound impact on my life. The encouraging words, the strength and courage you gave me when you saw me struggling so badly will remain with me for the rest of my life. I struggle to find the words to express how I feel about how you both lovingly cared for my son. What I do know is that I am humbled."

Shaz Knight

"Much love and Thanks for your kind and loving words. Im grateful that I could be of help to you all, at the most delicate times of your lives. You will always be remembered, your loved ones and all that come my way." Catering

Words from Julz Hetet

Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you!

If you have enquiries or questions for us, feel free to fill out the form below or give us a call and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Location

9-11 Nerang Street, Waterford, QLD 4133

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