Grief Support in Gisborne / Tairaāwhiti

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 Gisborne / Tairaāwhiti, 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 — Māori grief support
• Healthify

Main centres in this region

Gisborne / Tairaāwhiti is on the East Coast of the North Island. Main centres include Gisborne, Tolaga Bay, Ruatoria and Te Karaka.

Hospice and palliative care

Use Hospice NZ Find a Hospice to find your nearest service in or near Gisborne.

Counselling and bereavement support

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

Māori and Pasifika support

• Te Ipu Aronui
• Healthify
• Contact your local iwi or Whānau Ora provider for culturally appropriate support

Funeral directors and aftercare

Use FDANZ Find a Funeral Director to find a funeral director in Gisborne / Tairaāwhiti.

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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