About Hope and Sons
For more than 135 years, Hope and Sons have been supporting families with funeral services in Dunedin, Mosgiel and across Otago. We’re proud to combine generations of experience with a modern, compassionate approach.
Our Story
Hope and Sons began in 1887 and has grown into one of the most trusted funeral homes in New Zealand.
Today, we continue to serve our community with care, professionalism, and warmth.
Our focus is on creating funerals that feel personal and meaningful — because every farewell should reflect a unique life.
Meet Our Team
Behind every service is a dedicated team of funeral directors, embalmers, hosts, and support staff. Many of us have been with Hope and Sons for decades, and all share the same goal: to provide comfort and guidance when families need it most.
Our Community
We believe in giving back to the community we serve. From sponsoring the annual Hope and Sons Art Awards to supporting Orokonui Ecosanctuary and running community education programmes, we’re committed to making a positive difference.
Aims & Values
As trusted funeral directors in Dunedin and across Otago, our aim is to walk alongside families with care and professionalism. We believe every farewell should be personal and meaningful.
Our values guide everything we do:
- Compassion – caring for families with dignity, warmth, and respect.
- Trust – generations of experience providing funeral services families can rely on.
- Personalisation – creating funerals that reflect the life, culture, and wishes of every individual.
- Community – giving back to Dunedin and Mosgiel through education, sponsorships, and local partnerships.
- Sustainability – offering eco-friendly funeral options and supporting families who want a greener farewell.
These values shape how we support every family — ensuring funerals are not only professional, but also deeply personal.
Our Heritage
For more than 135 years our team has cared for local families with compassion, professionalism and respect. Over the years, we’ve grown from a small funeral home into one of the most trusted funeral directors.
While our heritage gives us deep roots in the community, our focus today is on creating modern, flexible funerals that reflect every individual.
Families choose Hope and Sons because we bring together the strength of tradition with the warmth of personal service — honouring the past while shaping meaningful farewells for the future.
Events
Hope and Sons host and support events throughout the year, from remembrance services to community education evenings. These gatherings provide space for connection, reflection, and support.
FDANZ
The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ) established in 1937. They represent the majority of New Zealand funeral directors, who together are responsible for arranging and directing over 80% of all funerals in the country.
With FDANZ members you can be assured of receiving expert advice from an authority in the field from someone whose understanding of the costs, processes, and necessary care has been gained from industry experience. Members are subject to a strict Code of Conduct, underpinned by the Code of Ethics to which FDANZ subscribes. Their adherence to these codes gives you both peace of mind and quality assurance.
NZ embalmers association
The New Zealand Embalmers Association (NZEA) is a group of like-minded, professional, qualified embalmers dedicated to the maintenance of the highest standards of professional conduct and ability. Only individuals who hold a recognised qualification in embalming practices are open to membership of NZEA.
Membership ensures the strictest adherence to the association's code of ethics and New Zealand law. NZEA is committed to providing the most up-to-date technology the world has to offer in mortuary services, so that members can take these skills back to their provinces and offer them to the bereaved families they serve. The association is continuing to pressure the government for the recognition that the profession of embalming should be practised only by suitably qualified people.
Hope and Sons are here for families in Dunedin, Mosgiel, and across Otago.
Call us on 03 455 5074 or contact us online to talk with our team about creating a farewell that feels right.
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Immediate Help
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