

Stanley Wade Kahl
On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, peacefully at Allen Bryant Ultimate Care, Hokitika, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Helene, respected Dad of Helen, Adrian, Heidi, Andrew, and Hannah, loved Opa of his 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, loved father-in-law, brother,...

James Bernard (Jim) Manera
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Allen Bryant Ultimate Care, Hokitika, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, aged 100 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Elsie, much loved father and father-in-law of Ray and Dianne (Ross), Kevin and Kay (Nelson), and...

George Kazakos
Passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, after a short illness, surrounded by the love of his family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Niki, cherished father and father-in-law of Noula and Wayne, and Eleni and Matt, treasured Papou of Ruby, Holly, Mya, and...
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

