A Beautiful Tribute: Honouring Your Loved One

The passing of a loved one is one of the hardest experiences most of us will ever have to endure.
Finding the right place to say your goodbyes is never an easy decision.
Consider choosing a location to celebrate the life of your loved ones with a memorial service
in the beautifully tranquil setting of the renowned Markovina Estate.

We will work with you to honour their memory in a befitting manner, which will allow you to express
your love to your dearly departed with all the personal touches you would like expressed.

No matter what culture or religion, we can assist you with all the finer details of putting together a memorial ceremony that reflects. With full venue facilities available, on-site catering, licensed premises and ample parking available.

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Venue Facilities

Markovina Estate offers something quite different from your standard funeral home or hall. The memorial service would be located in front of our large schist fireplace, which has a large peaked ceiling, but also surrounded by glass to give you that feeling of being part of nature. This area works well for intimate funerals and can seat over 200 if required. We can also open the venue for further seating in our main events space ensuring ample space for much larger funerals.

One of the amazing features of using Markovina Estate for your loved one’s memorial service is that you can enjoy the expansive gardens that we have to offer.

We include a number of items as part of our inclusive package at no additional cost. These include:

PA sound system: Garden, surround & funeral ceremony speakers.
Cordless microphones: Two cordless microphones available.
Funeral ceremony seating: We provide a seat for everyone who attends.
Table Settings: Seating for guests when enjoying their meal.
Staffing: We provide staffing as part of our event costs.
Backup Generator: If we lose power, we have a backup ready to go.

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Canapes & Grazing

Canapes and Grazing Platters are a popular way to cater for your guests after a memorial.

We begin our food service with an antipasto platter for guests to help themselves to, followed by a selection of canapes served by the Markovina staff.

Tapas & Walk 'n Fork

If you are after more than just canapes, our substantial walk 'n fork menu is very popular. Plated up on individual plates and bowls, this menu is designed for mixing and mingling.

We begin our food service with a selection of canapes followed by individual small plates served by our staff and some sweet treats to conclude.

FAQs

What is the minimum spend to use your venue to host a memorial service?

$5,000 for venue, food and beverages

Can we BYO?

Sorry no, we don’t have a BYO option however you can simply run a cash bar for your guests. We also have EFTPOS facilities.

How long are we able to be at the venue?

Usually your service will be approximately an hour, usually after the service our guests will stay on for 2 to 5 hours after the service depending on what food service has been booked.

What are your minimum numbers?

You can have a very intimate service for just your close family. There is no minimum number that you need to book.

When do I need to confirm numbers?

We do need your best estimate 72 hours prior. This is invoiced and paid prior to your day, we will arrange to cater for that number of guests. If on the day you have a few more guests that arrive our kitchen is able to increase the amount of food to cater for the increased guests.

Markovina Vineyard Estate is a distinguished premier wedding and event venue, ideally located in the scenic heart of Kumeu, Auckland.

84 Old Railway Road
Kumeū, Auckland 0892
New Zealand