Grief Support in Waikato

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 Waikato, 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 1737 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
• Healthify

Main centres in this region

Waikato covers a wide area. Main centres include Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Taupō, Tokoroa, Thames, Matamata and Huntly.

Hospice and palliative care

Hospice Waikato provides palliative care and bereavement support across Hamilton and greater Waikato. Use Hospice NZ Find a Hospice to find your nearest service.

Counselling and bereavement support

• NZAC Find a Counsellor
• Healthpoint — counselling listings for Waikato
• The Grief Centre — 0800 331 333

Funeral directors and aftercare

Use FDANZ Find a Funeral Director to find a funeral director in Waikato.

Māori and Pasifika support

• Te Ipu Aronui — Māori grief support
• Healthify
• Whānau Ora navigators — contact your local provider for support

Practical first steps

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

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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