Work and Income Funeral Grant

The government financial assistance that helps families cover essential funeral costs in New Zealand. Eligible families may receive up to $2,616.12 to support expenses such as embalming, caskets, cremation or burial fees, hearse transport, compulsory cemetery costs, and newspaper notices. The Grant does not need to be repaid if all criteria are met, and is available to people who were ordinarily living in New Zealand at the time of their passing. To apply, families need to provide identification, a death certificate, and an itemised funeral account. This support can make a meaningful difference for those managing funeral costs during a difficult time, especially for whānau in Auckland and across Aotearoa.

Chat with our team if you are experiencing financial difficulty, you may also be eligible for a KiwiSaver Significant Hardship Withdrawal, Kiwisaver Deceased Estate Withdrawl or the ACC Accidental Death Grant