About Us

More Than Memorial Products. A Journey of Understanding Life, Loss and Remembrance.


At DIY Funeral Products, we believe that remembrance is deeply personal. Every life is unique, every loss is different, and every family deserves the opportunity to honour their loved ones in a meaningful and respectful way.
We provide carefully selected cremation urns, keepsake urns, pet urns, memorial jewelry, and remembrance products designed to help families create lasting tributes while navigating one of life's most challenging experiences.

Our Story


Our journey began long before DIY Funeral Products was created.
At a young age, we experienced the trauma of witnessing someone close to us pass away. That experience profoundly changed our understanding of life and death and led us to ask questions that many people eventually face:

What is the meaning of life? How do we cope with loss? How do we honour those we love?

Those questions inspired a lifelong search for understanding. Over many years, we explored practical, philosophical, and human perspectives on grief, remembrance, life, and mortality.
Rather than seeing death only as an ending, we came to understand it as a natural part of life's journey. This perspective helped shape our approach to supporting others during times of loss.

Supporting People Since 2002


Since 2002, we have been involved in helping individuals and families through our not-for-profit work, supporting people as they navigate grief, loss, personal challenges, and major life transitions.
Through those experiences, we have spoken with many people facing bereavement and have learned that what people often need most is understanding, practical guidance, compassion, and someone willing to listen.
This experience continues to influence everything we do at DIY Funeral Products.

Why DIY Funeral Products Exists?


We created DIY Funeral Products because we believe families should have:
  • Access to affordable memorial products
  • Clear and transparent information
  • Meaningful choices
  • Helpful educational resources
  • Compassionate support during difficult times
We understand that memorial purchases are rarely ordinary purchases. They often carry emotional significance and represent a lasting tribute to someone deeply loved.
Our goal is to make that process easier by providing carefully chosen memorial products alongside practical information and educational resources.

Helping Families Beyond Products


Many people visit our website looking for more than a cremation urn or memorial keepsake.
They may be searching for:
  • Grief support
  • Memorial ideas
  • Cremation urn buying guides
  • Keepsake urn information
  • Memorial jewelry guidance
  • Pet memorial options
  • Celebration of life ideas
  • Practical advice after losing a loved one
This is why we continue to develop educational articles, grief support resources, buying guides, and remembrance content to help families make informed decisions.
We believe support should extend beyond simply selling products.

Our Commitment


When you shop with DIY Funeral Products, we are committed to:
- Providing carefully selected memorial products
- Offering clear and transparent information
- Delivering respectful and responsive customer service
- Supporting families with compassion and understanding
- Providing educational resources and practical guidance
- Helping families create meaningful tributes that honor a life well lived

Need Someone to Talk To?


While we are not counsellors, therapists, or medical professionals, we understand that grief can raise difficult questions and emotions.
If you or someone you know is struggling with loss and would benefit from a practical and compassionate perspective, you are welcome to reach out to us. We are always happy to point people toward helpful resources and share insights gained through our years of supporting others.
Sometimes a simple conversation can make a difficult journey feel a little less lonely.

Serving Families Worldwide


DIY Funeral Products proudly serves customers looking for cremation urns, keepsake urns, pet urns, memorial jewelry, grief support resources, or celebration of life ideas.

Our goal is to help you honor the people and memories that matter most.


Contact Us


Address:
PO Box 84130
Westgate
Auckland 0657
New Zealand

Thank you for visiting DIY Funeral Products. We are honored to play a small part in helping families remember, celebrate, and preserve the memories of those they love.