Grief Support in Hawke’s Bay

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111. For free 24/7 support, call or text 1737.

If you are grieving in Hawke’s Bay, this guide brings together places to start. You will find hospice and bereavement support, counsellor directories, funeral aftercare, whānau and community support, and practical links for what to do after someone dies.

Start here

• 1737 — Call or text free, 24/7
• The Grief Centre — 0800 331 333
• Hospice NZ — Find a Hospice
• NZAC — Find a Counsellor
• Healthpoint
• Govt.nz — Death and bereavement
• FDANZ — Find a Funeral Director
• Te Ipu Aronui
• Healthify

Main centres in this region

Main centres include Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, Wairoa and Waipukurau.

Hospice and palliative care

Cranford Hospice serves the Hawke’s Bay region. Use Hospice NZ Find a Hospice to find your nearest service.

Counselling and bereavement support

• NZAC Find a Counsellor
• Healthpoint
• The Grief Centre — 0800 331 333

Funeral directors and aftercare

Use FDANZ Find a Funeral Director to find a funeral director in Hawke’s Bay.

Māori and Pasifika support

• Te Ipu Aronui
• Healthify
• Whānau Ora navigators — contact your local provider

Practical first steps

• Govt.nz — What to do when someone dies
• Births, Deaths and Marriages
• What to Do After Someone Dies

Urgent support

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111. For free 24/7 counselling, call or text 1737.

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