Wellington / Kāpiti Region
A curated directory of services across the Wellington and Kāpiti region — for those facing illness, caring for a loved one, or navigating life after a death.
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Specialist care for people with serious illness — including medical care, nursing, emotional support, and family/whānau services.
Specialist palliative care, inpatient hospice, community nursing, counselling, social work, spiritual care, bereavement services and volunteer support.
Community-based specialist palliative care, home visits, nursing, symptom management, family support and coordination with GPs and hospital services.
marypotter.org.nzCommunity specialist palliative care, nursing, family support, symptom management, home visits and coordination of end-of-life care.
marypotter.org.nzSpecialist inpatient and community palliative care, counselling, social work, spiritual care, complementary therapies, volunteer support and bereavement services.
teomanga.org.nzSpecialist inpatient palliative care consultation, symptom management, advance care planning, discharge planning and liaison with community hospice services.
Hospital-based specialist palliative care working alongside Mary Potter Hospice to support patients with complex palliative care needs.
Specialist hospital palliative care consultation, symptom management and coordination with Te Omanga Hospice and community providers.
Private registered nurses, carers, allied health professionals, overnight support and home-based palliative care.
healthvision.co.nzHome support workers, registered nurses, personal care, respite and palliative care provided in the client's home.
healthcarenz.co.nzHome healthcare, personal care, nursing services and end-of-life support, often working alongside hospice teams.
accesscommunityhealth.co.nzPrivately funded carers, companionship, overnight support, respite and end-of-life care in the home.
privatecarenz.co.nzRegistered nurses, healthcare assistants, overnight care, respite and palliative care at home.
genevahealthcare.co.nzHome-based nursing, personal care, respite, overnight care and end-of-life support.
careoncall.co.nzPrivate hospital and rest home providing hospital-level, respite and palliative care for residents.
aldencare.co.nzCharitable, privately operated hospital and rest home providing palliative, end-of-life, respite and dementia care.
tehopai.co.nzHospital-level aged residential care including palliative, respite and end-of-life care.
aldencare.co.nzRest home and hospital-level care including palliative and end-of-life care.
bupa.co.nzHospital-level aged care with palliative and end-of-life services.
radiuscare.co.nzRest home and hospital care including palliative and end-of-life care for residents.
vincentian.org.nzHospital-level and rest home care including palliative and end-of-life care.
enlivencentral.org.nzRest home and hospital care with palliative and end-of-life care for residents.
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Individual counselling, support groups and specialist organisations for people navigating loss — including children, parents, and those grieving sudden or traumatic deaths.
Specialist grief, loss and trauma support for children, young people, adults and whānau. Individual counselling, support groups, education and resources.
skylight.org.nzIndividual grief counselling, online support, grief education and facilitated bereavement support groups (including 8-week online programmes).
griefcentre.org.nzDownloadable guides, booklets and resources on grief, loss, bereavement, supporting others and navigating significant life losses. Free to access.
griefcentre.org.nz/resourcesInformation about grief and loss, what to expect, how to support someone who is grieving, and links to further support services throughout New Zealand.
mentalhealth.org.nzCounselling and bereavement support for people affected by cancer, including family members after a loved one's death.
cancer.org.nz/wellingtonPeer support for parents, siblings and grandparents following the death of a child of any age. Facilitated by volunteers with lived experience.
compassionatefriends.org.nzCommunity grief support, information, referrals and practical support following bereavement, including sudden or traumatic death.
wainuiomatainfo.co.nzMonthly facilitated support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child, regardless of age or how long ago the loss occurred.
Facilitated support group for adults grieving the death of a loved one through illness or sudden death.
Group specifically for people grieving the death of a spouse or life partner.
Ten-week support programme and ongoing social support for people grieving the loss of a partner through death, separation or divorce.
Bereavement support and support groups for families and whānau affected by cancer.
Private counselling for grief, loss, bereavement, life transitions, illness, anxiety and emotional wellbeing. Individual, couples and family support.
belindahodson.co.nzSpecialist grief and loss counselling, bereavement support and education for significant life losses.
lossandgrief.co.nzSpecialist grief counselling supporting people through bereavement, loss, change and adjustment after death.
griefrelief.co.nzPrivate counselling for grief, trauma, anxiety and mental wellbeing. Experience supporting people bereaved by suicide.
lisaalmand.co.nzPrivate grief and loss coaching supporting people through bereavement, anniversaries, major life changes and rebuilding after loss.
nicolewijngaarden.comPsychotherapy specialising in grief, bereavement, trauma, complex life transitions and emotional wellbeing. Also works within hospice settings.
talkingworks.co.nzPrivate counselling for grief, bereavement, trauma, anxiety and life transitions.
virginiaashcroft.co.nzPrivate psychotherapy supporting grief, bereavement, trauma, health challenges and life adjustment.
robyncurtis.co.nzPrivate counselling supporting grief, loss, emotional wellbeing and life transitions.
groundedgrace.co.nzPrivate counselling and therapeutic support for grief, loss, trauma and emotional wellbeing.
kowhaitherapeutic.co.nzMental health counselling and wellbeing support, including grief, stress and adjustment following loss.
genevawellbeing.co.nzPrivate counselling and therapy for grief, bereavement, emotional wellbeing and life challenges.
terracecounselling.co.nzClinical psychology for adults including grief and bereavement, terminal illness, trauma and adjustment to chronic illness.
suzemalcolm-clinicalpsychologist.comPsychotherapy supporting grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression and significant life changes. Also trained in EMDR and Brainspotting.
Counselling specialising in grief, bereavement, trauma, identity, disability, neurodiversity and significant life transitions. Also provides support through the Aoake te Rā Bereavement by Suicide service.
jemperaltacounselling.comCounselling with a particular interest in grief, including bereavement following death and grief associated with significant life changes. Uses narrative and creative approaches.
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Home support, meal coordination, needs assessment and caregiver respite — for families managing the day-to-day while caring for someone at end of life.
In-home support including personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, respite and support for people living with illness or disability. Public or private funding available.
healthvision.co.nzHome and community support including personal care, household assistance, meal preparation and respite. Public funding may be available following assessment.
healthcarenz.co.nzHome support, personal care, household assistance, nursing and respite. Publicly funded support may be available following needs assessment.
accesscommunityhealth.co.nzHealthcare assistants, nursing, personal care, household support, respite and in-home assistance. Public funding may apply depending on eligibility.
genevahealthcare.co.nzIn-home care, personal support, nursing, respite, overnight care and assistance with day-to-day tasks. Some funding pathways available.
careoncall.co.nzPrivate in-home support including companionship, personal care, household assistance and respite for people with health conditions or disability.
mirandasmith.co.nzNeeds assessment and support coordination for eligible disabled people and their whānau/carers. Publicly funded for eligible clients.
capitalsupport.org.nzNeeds assessment and coordination for people requiring support due to age, illness or disability. Can help arrange home support, carer support, respite and residential care.
healthnz.govt.nzSubsidised respite for eligible full-time carers, allowing primary caregivers a break while alternative care or approved support is arranged.
Funded home support including personal care, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and other assistance depending on individual needs. Publicly funded following needs assessment.
Support for older people and whānau including information, advocacy, social connection and navigating community services.
acwellington.org.nzConnects volunteers with community organisations. Useful referral point for community-based practical assistance.
volunteerwellington.nzAllows family, friends and community to organise a roster of meals for someone experiencing illness, treatment, bereavement or a major life event. Free to use.
mealtrain.comPrivate online health journal and family communication platform. Centralises family updates, coordinates meals, practical tasks and visits. Free core service.
caringbridge.orgOnline care-coordination platform where family and friends can organise meals, transport, errands, appointments, visits and practical tasks. Free to use.
lotsahelpinghands.comOnline support coordination including meals, errands, transport, childcare, gifts and financial assistance. Free to use.
giveinkind.comPrivate residential cleaning useful for families who need to outsource household tasks while caring for someone who is seriously ill.
Residential cleaning services that can help families manage household tasks during illness, caregiving or bereavement.
Residential cleaning including regular, one-off and deep cleans, oven cleaning, windows, carpets and move-in/move-out cleaning.
Residential house cleaning including regular and one-off cleaning services.
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Funeral directors, crematoriums, natural burial options, advance care planning, organ donation, legal matters and financial assistance.
Funeral planning, burial, cremation, memorial services, natural burial, pre-planning and whānau support across Porirua, Wellington, Upper Hutt and surrounding areas.
geeandhickton.co.nzFuneral planning, burial, cremation, chapel services, pre-planning and personalised funeral services. Serves Wellington, Porirua, Tawa and surrounding areas.
gfh.co.nzFuneral planning, burial, cremation, memorial services, pre-planning and family support throughout the wider Wellington region.
lychgate.co.nzFuneral arrangements, burial and cremation services, chapel and memorial services and support for families and whānau.
wilsonfunerals.co.nzLower-cost funeral and direct cremation services. Includes transfer of deceased, cremation, documentation, death registration, death certificate and return of ashes.
affordablefunerals.co.nzFuneral planning, burial, cremation, memorial services, pre-planning and whānau support throughout the Kāpiti Coast.
kapiticoastfuneralhome.co.nzFuneral planning, burial, cremation, memorial services and support for families and whānau throughout Kāpiti.
waikanaefuneralhome.co.nzDirect cremation services across the Wellington region.
valuecremations.co.nzCremation, chapel facilities and cemetery management. Key Wellington City cemeteries include Karori, Mākara, Bolton Street Memorial Park, Tawa, Johnsonville and Mākara Natural Burial Cemetery.
wellington.govt.nzCremation and chapel facilities serving Porirua and the wider Wellington region.
poriruacity.govt.nzCremation services for the Kāpiti Coast and surrounding region. Kāpiti cemeteries include Awa Tapu, Paraparaumu Beach, Waikanae and Ōtaki.
kapiticoast.govt.nzCemetery and burial services for Lower Hutt. Key cemeteries include Taita, St James, Korokoro and Wainuiomata.
huttcity.govt.nzBurial, ashes interment and cemetery records for Upper Hutt. Key cemetery: Akatarawa Cemetery.
upperhuttcity.comNational information and provider directory for natural burial in Aotearoa. Includes natural burial cemeteries, funeral directors and the principles of environmentally conscious burial.
naturalburials.co.nzDedicated natural burial area within Mākara Cemetery. Uses biodegradable materials and allows the body to return naturally to the earth.
Natural burial option available within Ōtaki Cemetery.
Resources to help people identify what matters to them, discuss healthcare wishes and plan for a future in which they may be unable to communicate. Free to download.
myacp.org.nzGovernment end-of-life resource guiding people through what needs to happen after someone dies — including funeral and tangihanga planning, practical arrangements, legal matters, wills and cultural considerations.
endoflife.services.govt.nzInformation about organ and tissue donation in New Zealand, including how donation works, eligibility and the donation process.
donor.co.nzSupports people with legal planning including enduring powers of attorney, estate planning and protection of vulnerable people's financial interests.
publictrust.co.nzFree legal information and advice including legal issues relating to death, funerals, tangihanga, burial, cremation, wills, estates and Māori land.
communitylaw.org.nzFinancial assistance may be available towards essential funeral expenses for eligible people. Eligibility depends on the financial circumstances of the deceased and family.
workandincome.govt.nzFinancial assistance following an accidental death. ACC may provide a funeral or memorial grant and survivor's grant to eligible family members or dependants.
acc.co.nzOne-off financial contribution towards funeral expenses for eligible veterans, including funeral, burial, cremation costs and transport of the body in some circumstances.
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Tangihanga support, Māori cultural resources, places of worship, spiritual care and services for veterans.
Māori-led support for whānau wanting to lead their own tangihanga or funeral. Provides guidance from time of death through to burial or cremation, including legal steps, death registration, tūpāpaku care, coffin sourcing and tikanga-based support. 24/7 phone or video support available.
rangiwhanui.co.nzGovernment resource providing information about tangihanga, tikanga Māori and planning for death. Recognises that tangihanga may take place at marae, home, church, hall or multiple locations.
endoflife.services.govt.nzNational Māori organisation that can assist with connections to marae or Māori community support, including possible sources of tangihanga support.
tpk.govt.nzMāori iwi, hapū and organisational directory. Can assist when identifying appropriate cultural connections for Māori clients and whānau.
tkm.govt.nzChurches, clergy, pastoral care, prayer, spiritual support and funeral services.
anglican.org.nzCatholic pastoral care, priests, sacraments, spiritual support and funeral services.
wn.catholic.org.nzMuslim community, prayer, religious support and connection with appropriate Islamic funeral and burial practices.
Jewish religious and community support, including connection with Jewish mourning and funeral practices.
Hindu religious and community support.
Support and entitlements for eligible veterans and their families including services relating to illness, disability, death, bereavement and funeral expenses.
veteransaffairs.mil.nzSupport, advocacy, social connection and community services for veterans, current service personnel and their families.
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Music therapy, hospice singers, art therapy, Reiki, healing touch and sound healing — support for the spirit, body and senses.
Volunteer bedside singers providing gentle, soothing music for people nearing the end of life. Visits in homes, hospices, hospitals and rest homes. Free of charge.
facebook.com/whakaahuruProfessional music therapy supporting wellbeing through singing, songwriting, instruments, movement and creative expression. Suitable for people experiencing illness, grief, disability or emotional distress. Also assists with legacy projects and personalised playlists.
musicwelltherapy.comPerson-centred music therapy across Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua, Kāpiti Coast and Wairarapa. Supports older adults, dementia care, disability, wellbeing and palliative contexts.
musicforlife.co.nzRegistered music therapist providing individual and group music therapy. Works with older adults, palliative care, neurodisability and community singing groups.
Music therapy supporting emotional expression, connection, communication and wellbeing through personalised therapeutic music experiences.
Hospice-based music support through volunteers and therapeutic programmes, including singing, instruments, reminiscence and comfort-focused support for patients and whānau.
Volunteer musicians providing calming live music within hospital environments to support patients, whānau and staff. Includes piano, harp and other instrumental performances.
Professional art therapy supporting emotional expression, processing illness, grief, identity, life transitions and legacy creation. Can include artwork, memory projects and meaningful creative expression.
Directory of trained Healing Touch practitioners. A gentle, non-invasive complementary practice supporting relaxation, wellbeing and a sense of balance.
healingtouchnz.comNational directory of Reiki practitioners and teachers, searchable by region.
reiki.org.nzReiki and complementary energy-based wellbeing sessions.
Reiki and sound-healing services supporting relaxation, wellbeing and personal or spiritual reflection.
Reiki and complementary wellbeing support.
Massage, movement and Reiki-based complementary wellbeing services.
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Elder abuse support, health and disability advocacy, consent and capacity, healthcare ethics and access to free legal advice.
Support, advocacy and intervention for older adults experiencing abuse, neglect, financial exploitation or vulnerability. Includes information, safety planning, referrals and support for older people and whānau.
acwellington.org.nzConfidential support for older people experiencing physical, emotional, sexual, financial or psychological abuse. Provides assessment, advocacy, referrals and safety planning.
ageconcern.org.nzFree independent advocacy for people using health and disability services. Supports people to understand their rights, raise concerns, navigate healthcare decisions and resolve issues.
advocacy.org.nzProtects the rights of people receiving health and disability services under the Code of Rights. Provides information, complaint resolution, investigations and education.
hdc.org.nzFree support for people and whānau affected by crime, trauma, sudden death or serious harm. Provides emotional support, practical assistance, advocacy and referrals.
victimsupport.org.nzSpecialist family violence support including safety planning, advocacy, crisis support, referrals and assistance for women, children and families experiencing violence.
womensrefuge.org.nzFree confidential information, advocacy and guidance on legal, social, health and community matters. Can help people navigating complex systems and accessing support.
cab.org.nzFree legal information and advice for people who may need support with rights, family matters, decision-making, advocacy and access to justice.
communitylaw.org.nzNational organisation improving quality and safety in health and disability services. Supports consumer engagement, advance care planning and reducing harm in healthcare.
hqsc.govt.nzChild protection services responding to concerns about child safety, abuse, neglect and vulnerability. Provides assessment, intervention and support for children and whānau.
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Pet care and sitting while someone is in hospital or hospice, animal-assisted therapy programmes, and pet cremation and aftercare services.
Online marketplace connecting pet owners with local pet sitters and carers. Services include pet sitting, house sitting, dog walking and home visits.
pawshake.co.nzAnimal welfare advice, rescue, fostering and rehoming, including support where an owner is no longer able to care for an animal.
spca.nzAnimal rescue, rehabilitation, fostering and rehoming for animals in need.
huha.org.nzVolunteer handlers and their pets visit rest homes, hospitals, rehabilitation units and assisted-living homes, providing companionship through the human-animal bond.
stjohn.org.nzAnimal Assisted Activities, Therapy, Education and Crisis Response. Structured animal-assisted services involving trained handlers and animals.
hope.kiwi.nzMobile veterinary care in the home including end-of-life consultations, quality-of-life assessment, palliative care and euthanasia support. Provides families the option of having their companion animal cared for at home.
animalsjourney.comRabbit rescue, rehabilitation, fostering and rehoming for domestic rabbits requiring alternative care.
wellingtonrabbitrescue.org.nzDedicated pet cremation and aftercare. Offers individual cremation with ashes returned, communal cremation and memorial products. Works with veterinary clinics throughout the Wellington region and accepts direct bookings.
petfarewells.co.nzPet funeral services and water cremation (aquamation) for companion animals. Private, personalised farewells for dogs, cats, birds and reptiles across Wellington, Porirua and surrounding areas.
aquafare.co.nzPet cremation service working with veterinary clinics. Provides collection from participating clinics and direct arrangements where available. Offers cremation and return-of-ashes options.
In-home pet euthanasia and aftercare arrangements, including water cremation with ashes returned to the family. Compassionate home visits and works with the pet's regular veterinary clinic.
pawsatpeacewellington.com