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Gillian Boyes: Funeral Directors Association CEO has concerns about a postcode lottery on death, funeral costs

Published: July 18, 2023, 9:05 p.m.

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Concerns about a postcode lottery on death.

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Burial costs, set by local councils, vary widely across the country - from just over $1,000 in Taupo, to $6,000 in Auckland, and more than $7,000 in New Plymouth.

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Funeral Directors Association Chief Executive Gillian Boyes says the latest annual price increase adds to the financial burden for those relying on a Work and Income Funeral Grant.

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She says that grant is around $2,400, which doesn\'t even cover the cost of a burial in the likes of Auckland or New Plymouth.

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