Welcome to Ese Tatupu Funeral Directors & Mortuary Embalmers. For some this is a day full of joy, happiness, mixed with relief; whilst for others the pain at the unexpected loss can be unbearable. The loss of a loved one can be one of life’s most difficult moments.

Here we recognize that within our community people come from a diverse range of ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. It may also be the first time your family is going through the process of making funeral arrangements. Whatever your particular circumstances our commitment to you is to offer all possible assistance and advice in a friendly, dignified and professional manner.

Welcome

Products & Services

EmbalmingIn our multi-cultural communities there are a wide variety of requirements when approaching preparation of the recently deceased. Allowing time for appropriate visiting and burial arrangements plus ensuring the prevention of infection are core reasons for embalming.

We are fully licencsed embalmers utiling off-site facilities in south Auckland.

Having performed many funerals across a wide spectrum of religious and cultural backgrounds, we can help facilitate any of your embalming requirements.

We’re more than happy to discuss the embalming process with you and any special requirements you may have. Please ask.

Professional CateringCatering can often be handled by family or extended support groups, however should you wish this to be provided we have a Professional catering service available to you.

Menu’s can be provided or they can follow your specific requirements. Whatever the case this is one thing you shouldn’t need to worry about.

National/International Casket transferHaving transported caskets of the whanau pani (bereaved family) across New Zealand to the family marae, and globally to the likes of India, China and South Africa, we are well versed in the process of taking the deceased across geographical borders.

We will outline the process, the technical and legal requirements along with any particular fees.

Products and Services

Embalming:

In our multi-cultural communities there are a wide variety of

requirements when approaching preparation of the recently

deceased. Allowing time for appropriate visiting, cremation and

burial arrangements, also ensuring we provide a safe

environment for the public, you and the family whilst spending

quality time with your loved one.

Having performed many funerals across a wide spectrum of religious and cultural

backgrounds, we can help facilitate any of your embalming requirements.

We’re more than happy to discuss the embalming process with you and any special

requirements you may have. We have fully qualified embalmers whom are readily

available to answer any questions you may have in regards to this procedure.

Professional Catering:

Catering can often be handled by family or extended

support groups, however should you wish this to be

provided we have a list of Professional catering

services available to you to consider. Menus can be

provided or they can follow your specific

requirements. Whatever the case this is one thing you

shouldn’t need to worry about.

National/International Casket transfer:

We are specialist in sending and receiving caskets both Nationally within New Zealand,

and Internationally to any destination around the world. Places which include Australia,

Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, India, China, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Canada,

Hawaii and USA to name a few.

We will outline the process, discuss

airline procedures, and of making

arrangements in booking flights with

an Airline that offer flight discounts to

bereavement families, should you and

the family which to accompany the

casket within New Zealand or

Overseas.

Products and Services

Embalming:

In our multi-cultural communities there are a wide variety of

requirements when approaching preparation of the recently

deceased. Allowing time for appropriate visiting, cremation and

burial arrangements, also ensuring we provide a safe

environment for the public, you and the family whilst spending

quality time with your loved one.

Having performed many funerals across a wide spectrum of religious and cultural

backgrounds, we can help facilitate any of your embalming requirements.

We’re more than happy to discuss the embalming process with you and any special

requirements you may have. We have fully qualified embalmers whom are readily

available to answer any questions you may have in regards to this procedure.

Professional Catering:

Catering can often be handled by family or extended

support groups, however should you wish this to be

provided we have a list of Professional catering

services available to you to consider. Menus can be

provided or they can follow your specific

requirements. Whatever the case this is one thing you

shouldn’t need to worry about.

National/International Casket transfer:

We are specialist in sending and receiving caskets both Nationally within New Zealand,

and Internationally to any destination around the world. Places which include Australia,

Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, India, China, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Canada,

Hawaii and USA to name a few.

We will outline the process, discuss

airline procedures, and of making

arrangements in booking flights with

an Airline that offer flight discounts to

bereavement families, should you and

the family which to accompany the

casket within New Zealand or

Overseas.

Products and Services

Embalming:

In our multi-cultural communities there are a wide variety of

requirements when approaching preparation of the recently

deceased. Allowing time for appropriate visiting, cremation and

burial arrangements, also ensuring we provide a safe

environment for the public, you and the family whilst spending

quality time with your loved one.

Having performed many funerals across a wide spectrum of religious and cultural

backgrounds, we can help facilitate any of your embalming requirements.

We’re more than happy to discuss the embalming process with you and any special

requirements you may have. We have fully qualified embalmers whom are readily

available to answer any questions you may have in regards to this procedure.

Professional Catering:

Catering can often be handled by family or extended

support groups, however should you wish this to be

provided we have a list of Professional catering

services available to you to consider. Menus can be

provided or they can follow your specific

requirements. Whatever the case this is one thing you

shouldn’t need to worry about.

National/International Casket transfer:

We are specialist in sending and receiving caskets both Nationally within New Zealand,

and Internationally to any destination around the world. Places which include Australia,

Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, India, China, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Canada,

Hawaii and USA to name a few.

We will outline the process, discuss

airline procedures, and of making

arrangements in booking flights with

an Airline that offer flight discounts to

bereavement families, should you and

the family which to accompany the

casket within New Zealand or

Overseas.

Funeral Pre-planningThe continual improvement of medical services means we often have a longer period of time with our loved ones before they pass. To accommodate this extra time we are available to dicuss any future arrangements no matter how far in advance they may be.

Come in for a coffee and a friendly chat at your earliest convenience. It may pay to call us ahead of time to ensure we can see to you promptly.

Pre-paid FuneralsWhatever your funeral requirements we have pre-paid options available to help ease the financial burden.

Funeral Pre-planning:

The continual improvement of medical services means we often have a longer

period of time with our loved ones before they pass. To accommodate this extra time

we are available to discuss any future arrangements no matter how far in advance

they may be. We have available a FREE FDANZ My Life My Funeral Kit which has

valuable written brochures that is very informative.

Come in for a coffee and a friendly chat at your earliest convenience. It may pay to call

us ahead of time to ensure we can see to you promptly.

Pre-paid Funerals:

Whatever your funeral requirements we have pre-paid options available to help ease the

financial burden.

Caskets:

We have a wide range of caskets available in varying styles and colours. The following

pages are the standard options we provide. Should you require any

specific or unique requirements - we can see to these also.

American Couch - White

The casket is of metal exterior, painted in white, with locking mechanism and rubber seal for the lid. The interior is lined with white side set, pillow and mattress. (We have available a catalogue of other American Batesville Couches you could select from and we are able to order from our supplier on the families behalf).

Kingswood - Dark Oak Couch

The casket is of polished solid Dark Oak,

for direct cremation or burial purposes; the

interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin

side set, together with mattress and pillow.

Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to

secure closing of the casket. Long bar handles

attached.

We have a wide range of caskets available in varying styles and colours. Below are the standard options we provide. Should you require any specific or unique requirements - we can see to these also.

Caskets

The casket is of metal exterior, painted in white, with locking mechanism and rubber seal for the lid. The interior is lined with white side set, pillow and mattress. (We have available a catalogue of other American Batesville Couches you could select from and we are able to order from our supplier on the families behalf).

The casket is of polished solid Dark Oak, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. Long bar handles attached.

American Couch - White

Kingswood - Dark Oak Couch

The casket is of polished solid Mahogany, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. Long bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished solid Rimu, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. Long bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished Mahogany, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With long bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished Rimu, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With long bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished Rosewood, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With long bar handles attached.

Kingswood - Mahogany Couch

Kingswood - Rimu Couch

Hobson - Mahogany Couch

Hobson - Rimu Couch

Hobson - Rosewood Couch

The casket is of polished White, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With drop-bar or long bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished White with Acrylic Viewing Window, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. Long bar or Drop bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished Rosewood, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. Long bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished White, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. Long bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished White, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. Long bar handles attached.

Hobson - White Couch

Regency - Split Lid White Couch

Rutland - Split Lid Rosewood Couch

Rutland - Split Lid White Couch

Rutland - White Couch

The casket is of polished Rosewood, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. Long bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished Dark Oak, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) drop bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished Light Oak, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) drop bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished Dark Oak, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) drop bar handles attached.

We are able to provide a different variety of baby white caskets available from stillborn, to any size that would be comfortable. Also available personalised baby caskets that can be organised with one of our funeral directors.

Rutland - Rosewood Couch

Belmont - Dark Oak Casket

Belmont - Light Oak Casket

Cashmore - Dark Oak Casket

Baby Casket

The casket is available for budget economical use, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with a GS Shapland Brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. An extra pair of handles can be attached upon request from the family.

The casket is of polished Rosewood, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) drop bar handles attached.

The casket are available for budget economical use, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland cotton sideset, together with matress and pillow. Not designed to have handles, however, handles can be attached upon request from the family.

These caskets are of polished mahogany, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) fixed or drop-bar handles attached.

These caskets are of polished rimu, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) fixed or drop-bar handles attached.

Basic Casket

Clayton - Rosewood Casket

Disposeable Casket

Status - Flat Lid Mahogany Casket

Status - Flat Lid Rimu Casket

The casket is of polished Mahogany, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) drop bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished Rimu, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) drop bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished Rosewood, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) drop bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished Mahogany with Acrylic Viewing Window, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) drop bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished Rimu with Acrylic Viewing Window, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) drop bar handles attached.

Status - Raised Lid Mahogany Casket

Status - Raised Lid Rimu Casket

Status - Raised Lid Rosewood Casket

Status - Raised Split Lid Mahogany Casket

Status - Raised Split Lid Rimu Casket

The casket is of polished Rosewood with Acrylic Viewing Window, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) drop bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished White, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) drop bar handles attached.

The casket is of polished White, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) drop bar handles attached.

The casket are of polished rosewood, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) fixed or drop-bar handles attached.

The casket are of polished Blue with Rimu trim, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) fixed or drop-bar handles attached.

Status - Raised Split Lid Rosewood Casket

Status - Raised Split Lid White Casket

Status - Raised Lid White Casket

Status - Flat Lid Rosewood Casket

Sherwood - Blue Casket

The casket are of polished Green with Rimu trim, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) fixed or drop-bar handles attached.

The casket are of polished Mahogany, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) fixed or drop-bar handles attached.

The casket are of polished Rimu, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) fixed or drop-bar handles attached.

The casket are of polished Rosewood, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland brocade’ sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) fixed or drop-bar handles attached.

The casket are of polished white, for direct cremation or burial purposes, the interior is fully lined with GS Shapland satin sideset, together with matress and pillow. Standard plates and thumbscrews are used to secure closing of the casket. With (6) fixed or drop-bar handles attached.

Sherwood - Green Casket

Status - Split Lid Mahogany Casket

Status - Split Lid Rimu Casket

Status - Split Lid Rosewood Casket

Status - Split Lid White Casket

Raised Lid RimuRaised Lid Mahogany

Raised Lid WhiteRaised Lid Rosewood

Rimu Oak Rimu

Rosewood White

Urns

Non-ReligiousStar of DavidReligious

Grave Markers

Grave Markers:

Religious Star of David

Non-Religious

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