The Lychway

Rose City Funerals
We walk with you every step of the way.

Rose City Funeral Home

Since 1896, and over five generations, the Burt family has provided compassionate and caring 24-hour service to families in times of grief, throughout the Manawatu and Tararua regions.
In 2015 The Lychway Funeral Directors acquired the business of Rose City Funerals due to Chester Burt’s pending retirement.  Rose City Funeral Home are now located at the Lychway Funeral Home.
We have walked in your shoes and have suffered the unimaginable loss of close family and friends and we will listen to your needs – the way you want them heard. Funeral planning can sometimes be confusing and over whelming, we take pride in guiding and supporting our families with care and compassion. To help you say goodbye in the way you need to. In a personal and meaningful manner.
We are here for you 24 hours a day 7 days a week, to guide you through the steps of this difficult time. Offering our support from when you need assistance until the end of the journey.
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We are available 24/7

Our staff are dedicated professionals.

About us

The loss of a loved one is something we all face in our lives. It is a difficult time and the last thing you need is the burden of organising the funeral. That’s why at the Lychway Funeral Directors; we offer a service providing all aspects of funeral care and arrangements beginning from the moment you contact us. We believe in providing a service to help ensure arrangements are as stress free as possible, leaving you free to be with your family and friends.

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Our services are broad, nothing is ever too much to ask.

Venue and Services

The Lychway Chapel is a non-denominational chapel that seats in excess of 230 people in the main chapel. We have a smaller adjoining chapel that can be opened to accommodate seating for the larger service or be used as a boutique smaller service. We offer live video streaming and recording of services ensuring family and friends overseas or those who cannot attend can still be part of the service. We also have a large range of urns and casket to suit.

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How we can help you celebrate the life of your loved one.

About Funerals

The loss of a loved one is something we all face in our lives. It is a difficult time and the last thing you need is the burden of organising the funeral. That’s why at the Lychway Funeral Directors; we offer a service providing all aspects of funeral care and arrangements beginning from the moment you contact us. We believe in providing a service to help ensure arrangements are as stress free as possible, leaving you free to be with your family and friends.

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We look after our families – before, during and after.

After Care

The Lychway prides themselves on walking with you every step of the way, this includes after the loss of a loved one. We offer a range of after care options to help you through a tough loss. May it be grief counselling, continuing care or just general support. We are here to help you through and help you heal.

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Looking to alleviate the pressure of death for your loved ones?

Pre-Plan or Pre-Pay?

Throughout our lives, we plan for almost every financial eventuality and today the prepayment of a funeral is becoming more common. Pre-arranging your funeral means your wishes are recorded. Pre-paying and pre-arranging the funeral can also help relieve your family of emotional and financial worries when the time comes.

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We walk with you every step of the way.

The Pricing Form

If you would like to work out what the rough pricing of a funeral will cost with us, find out with our pricing form.

Pricing Form
We’ve walked with them every step of the way.

Our Stories

Here are a few people to share their stories of experience with the Lychway and how their family members have been celebrated in the best way possible.

Our Stories