Fountains Help You Plan at No Charge

Funeral ceremonies are an important occasion for family and friends to remember the good times, the funny moments, the favourite music, their unique contributions, and to hear tributes and stories from people of all ages, including children who have been a part of the person’s life, says Wendy Hunt, manager of Fountains Funeral Directors in Papakura, Manurewa and Franklin.

“Attitudes are slowly changing and people are more understanding about the need to plan ahead. These days, funeral services are a personal celebration of a person’s life, with a lot of family participation. The preparations can become somewhat fraught if nobody knows what that person wanted,” Wendy says.

“Most people have a pretty good idea what they want to happen – the music, the readings, the special remembrances – but if they haven’t written it down somewhere and handed it on to a family member, their lawyer or a funeral firm, no one will know what they wanted,” she says.

Increasingly, people are asking Fountains to record their wishes as part of their retirement planning.

“They want their wishes known. All people have to do is write it down. If they need a hand making the choices, we can help, at no charge,” she says.

“People realise that, by knowing the details have already been taken care of, they can avoid stress and worry later. They feel better making the choices they want now – the music, readings, venues and so on – and we let them know they can always change their arrangements at a later date.”

Fountains Funeral Directors have served the local communities of Papakura and Manurewa for many years, with modern chapels and reception lounges in both locations. There is also plenty of parking available. Fountains friendly staff are available to speak to community groups about funerals and often host groups at their premises.

Originally owned by Lambert and Tresnor Fountain, the original premises were on Station Road, Papakura, ending up on the corner of Elliot and Wood Streets. Tresnor Fountain was the first qualified women funeral director who played the organ, was often the clergy/celebrant and was well recognised by her extremely classy attire and by the hats she often wore. Wendy and the team are proud to continue many of the Lambert and Tresnor Fountain traditions.

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