

Jade Straker
Our wonderful, amazing Jade, left us at 5.30am on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Christchurch Hospital, a few weeks short of his 49th birthday. Very much loved son of John, and Alison, and their partners Linda Hutt, and Graeme Cox, a loved brother and brother-in-law of…
Kenneth Brian (Brian) Wood
Passed away peacefully in Christchurch Hospital on June 1, 2026, aged 92.Dearly loved son of the late Rudge and Kath, brother of Phil, and Jo, husband of the late Erina then beloved partner of the late Catherine, wonderful father to Danielle, Kerry, Peter, Juliet, and…

Craig Stewart (Zeb) Foster,
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, very peacefully at home, surrounded in the love of Sarah, Janae and Tayne, aged 53 years young. Devoted life partner of Sarah for 36 years, proud father and father-in-law of Janae and Mitch, and Tayne and Brooke, legendary Grandad of Benji,…
Established in 1894, Thompson Funeral Directors Ltd is a Hokitika family owned and operated company. We take pride in being able to provide a full range of professional services to the Westland region. You will receive all of the services you would expect from a modern funeral director. We have served and formed many friendships with families on the West Coast over our decades of service. We offer a full range of services including New Zealand and worldwide repatriations. In summary, we provide clients with:
- Both burial and cremation
- Fully qualified & trained staff to discuss & plan funeral services
- Professional advice & guidance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Personalised funeral services
- Professional registered funeral directing staff
- Service sheet & photo printing on our premises
- Visual tributes & video recording equipment
- Years of experience
- Funeral celebrants
- Cemetery search & plot location services
- Modern hearses
- Pre-arranged & pre-paid funeral plans
- Competitive funeral prices

