Nepia Funeral Services

Nepia Funeral Services is a locally owned, family-run boutique funeral home serving the Waikato from its locations in Ngāruawāhia and Te Awamutu. Led by managing director, funeral director and embalmer Jack Nepia, the business brings years of funeral-industry experience to supporting individuals and whānau through bereavement. Its approach is grounded in aroha, whanaungatanga, respect and mana, with a commitment to caring for loved ones and giving back to the communities it belongs to. The team guides families through arrangements with compassion, aiming to ensure they feel supported throughout the process.

The service offers affordable funeral packages with no hidden costs. Its full burial package includes transfer of the deceased, embalming, preparation for viewing and dressing, a death certificate fee, transport home or to a marae, and a choice of standard-sized casket finishes and handles. A direct cremation package includes transfer, cremation preparations and fees, required medical costs, a cremation casket, and return of the ashes.