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 Wellington, 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 to talk with a trained counsellor
- 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
- Skylight — 0800 299 100
- Victim Support — 0800 842 846
Main centres in this region
Wellington region covers the southern tip of the North Island and the Wairarapa. Main centres include Wellington City, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Kāpiti Coast, Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa.
Hospice and palliative care
- Wellington Hospice — serves Wellington City and surrounding areas Mary Potter Hospice — serves Wellington City, Porirua and Kāpiti Coast
- Hospice NZ Find a Hospice — find the right hospice for your area
Counselling and bereavement support
- NZAC Find a Counsellor
- Healthpoint
- The Grief Centre — 0800 331 333
- Skylight — 0800 299 100
Support groups and community support
Support groups and peer support options in Wellington can often be found through your local hospice, GP, or community health centre. The Grief Support NZ Facebook group is a free community for people across Aotearoa.
Funeral directors and aftercare
Use FDANZ Find a Funeral Director to find a funeral director in Wellington.
Māori and Pasifika support
- Te Ipu Aronui — Māori grief support
- Le Va — Pasifika mental health and wellbeing support
- Healthify
- Whānau Ora navigators — contact your local provider for support and referrals
Practical first steps
- Govt.nz — What to do when someone dies
- Births, Deaths and Marriages
- Work and Income — bereavement support payment
- 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. Crisis teams are for urgent mental health situations, not general grief counselling.
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