Our Home, Ready to Welcome Your Family
When someone in Ruakākā passes away, you don’t need to travel into a bigger town to find caring, professional support. We are already here, ready to help you through what comes next.
Our purpose-built funeral home Ruakākā is designed with families in mind.
We have a comfortable meeting space where we can sit down together and talk through your options without feeling rushed, a dedicated viewing room for families who want time with their loved one, and an on-site mortuary.
Personal Guidance
Because we live locally, we understand what matters to Ruakaka families.
Whether you’re planning a service that reflects a life spent by the coast, a quiet farewell for someone who valued simplicity, or a larger gathering for a well-known local character, we listen first and guide you gently from there.
Eldon and Leslee are hands-on throughout, not passed between departments or unfamiliar staff. You will always know who you are talking to.
Supporting Ruakaka Families Every Step of the Way
From the moment you contact us, we take care of the practical details so you can focus on your whānau.
That includes arranging funeral, cremation or burial services, helping with paperwork, and offering clear, transparent pricing from the outset. If you are unsure where to start, our What To Do When Someone Passes Away guide can help. When you are ready to look at options, our Funeral Services and Cremation Services pages set out what we offer.
Talk With Us
When someone in Ruakākā passes away, you don’t need to travel into a bigger town to find caring, professional support. We are already here, ready to help you through what comes next.
Our purpose-built funeral home Ruakākā is designed with families in mind.
We have a comfortable meeting space where we can sit down together and talk through your options without feeling rushed, a dedicated viewing room for families who want time with their loved one, and an on-site mortuary.
Common questions answered
Funeral Services Ruakākā
Is Whittakers Funerals based in Ruakaka?
Yes, Whittakers Funerals is based at 25 Kepa Road, Ruakaka, in a purpose-built building with a mortuary, viewing room and family meeting space. Eldon and Leslee Whittaker have lived in the Whangārei area for more than 20 years and run the funeral home as a family business.
Can I visit the funeral home in person?
Yes, families are welcome to visit our Ruakaka premises to meet with us, view their loved one, or discuss arrangements in person. If it's easier, we can also come to you.
Does Whittakers Funerals only serve Ruakaka?
No, while Ruakaka is our home base, we also support families across Waipu, One Tree Point, Bream Bay and Whangārei. Wherever you are in the wider district, we can meet with you or travel to you.
What should I do first if someone has passed away in Ruakaka?
The first step is simply to call us, day or night, and we will guide you through what needs to happen next, call 0800 000 929. Our What To Do When Someone Passes Away page also outlines the immediate steps in plain, practical language.
Whittakers Funerals
25 Kepa Road
Ruakākā
New Zealand
0800 000 929