Wellington’s funeral home for 150 years
We’ve helped local families through their hardest days
For 150 years, Lychgate has helped Wellington families through the hardest days. We’re funeral directors in Wellington City, Johnsonville and Karori.
You’ll get clear guidance, and prices in writing before you decide anything. And a team who treat your family the way we would want ours treated.
Quick Links
Need immediate help?
Someone has died and you need to know what to do now.
Funerals & Cremation
Your options, and what each one costs.
Our Venues
Two chapels and a meeting room across Wellington.
Planning Ahead
Sort it out now, so your family does not have to later.
Meet the Lychgate Funerals Team
Our funeral directors are all Wellington locals. That means they understand what a Wellington farewell looks like. They listen first and explain your options simply. Then they take care of all the details you should not have to worry about.
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Lucas Vetter
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Kerry Hight
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Naomi Maruaao
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Isaac Jelbert
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Sharné van Wyngaard
Our Services
Funeral Pricing
Most Wellington funeral homes will not put a price on their website. We do.
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Direct Cremation
$4,250
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Dignified Cremation
$6,995
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A funeral or memorial service
Price on application
You will have a written quote before you decide anything. No set packages. No pressure to spend more than you want to.
Upcoming Funerals & Livestreaming
To find details about an Upcoming Funeral, view funeral notices, send a tribute or view a video Livestream of a funeral service.
Kind words from families we’ve supported
We would rather you heard it from Wellington families than from us.
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Venue Options
Our Willis Street chapel in the city seats 110, with room for another 50 standing in the lounge next door. Johnsonville seats 130, with space for about 120 standing. Karori is a quieter option, by appointment. If you’d rather hold the service somewhere that means something to your family, we will arrange it and handle the arrangements.
150 years in Wellington
Lychgate opened in Wellington in 1876. The city has changed almost beyond recognition since then, and so has the way families say goodbye.
One thing hasn’t. A Wellington family can still walk in and be looked after by people who live here too.
From simple arrangements to bespoke services, Lychgate Funerals offer everything you need – all delivered with care, flexibility, and deep local knowledge of the Wellington area.
