Last Wishes

Your End of Life Preferences

Taking the time to document your wishes now is a thoughtful way to guide and support your loved ones after your death. It provides clarity and reassurance to your loved ones during a difficult and emotional time, while helping ensure your wishes are honoured.

Why I created Last Wishes

Have you thought about what your loved ones will need when you’re gone?

Last Wishes helps you record the personal and practical details that matter — before they are needed.  From your funeral, burial or cremation preferences, to creating your personal eulogy and choosing photos and readings; recording important contacts, documents, assets and passwords; and sharing your final messages to loved ones — everything is brought together in one personalised document, thoughtfully presented in a folder.

 By planning ahead, you: 

  • Give your loved ones clear guidance

  • Reduce stress and uncertainty

  • Make sure your wishes are known

  • Keep important information organised

  • Have peace of mind knowing you’re prepared

I’ve seen first hand how difficult these decisions can be for families.

I created Last Wishes to help make the process simpler, clearer and more personal.

Last Wishes is not a funeral home or will-writing service.  It’s about making sure the people you love understand what to do when the time comes.

YOUR WISHES - YOUR WORDS - YOUR STORY - YOUR WAY

Let’s get started

Compiling your Last Wishes folder is a simple process:

  1. We discuss your wishes

    Together, we’ll talk through your wishes using prompts to help you consider and document what is important to you. This meeting can be done in person, by video call, or over the phone.

  2. Your Last Wishes document is created

    I will compile your wishes into a personalised A4 document, presented in a display folder.

  3. Cemetery plot arrangements

    If you are considering purchasing (reserving) a burial or cremation plot for the future, I can assist with this. (If you already have a plot, the relevant details can be included in your Last Wishes document.)

  4. Review and approve

    You have the opportunity to review the contents and make any additions or changes.

Meet the founder

My name is Lynn Schwitzer and I created Last Wishes after more than 15 years working in cemetery services as a sexton. During this time, I have supported many families through the process of choosing and purchasing burial or cremation plots and arranging interments.

I am passionate about supporting people through this process, helping families understand the choices available so they can make informed decisions that are right for themselves or their loved ones.

Planning ahead can provide peace of mind, knowing your wishes are understood and arrangements are in place when the time comes.

I was born and raised in the Wairarapa and live in Masterton with my husband. I have three adult children.

I previously co-founded Jolly Roger Swim School, which I successfully ran for 12 years and which enabled me to forge strong, trusting relationships within the Wairarapa community, before selling the business in 2024.

I am excited to be able to use my experience and expertise to help you plan ahead, giving you peace of mind that your end of life wishes - or those of someone you love - are thoughtfully documented and respected. Working together, I can create a personalised Last Wishes folder that reflects what truly matters to you.

Prices

LAUNCH SPECIAL

Available until 13 November 2026

  • Last Wishes folders start from $230, including GST. This includes up to four hours of consultation time and the preparation and presentation of your completed personalised folder. Any additional time required will be charged at an hourly rate.

  • If you would like assistance with purchasing (reserving) a cemetery plot, this can also be arranged. The time involved and the council’s current fees are additional to the Last Wishes folder price.

  • Postage costs are additional.

  • 10% off a second Last Wishes Folder when arranged at the same time.

  • 5% discount for NZ Gold Card holders.

Please note: Only one discount may be applied per order.

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Contact

If you have any questions or would like to have a chat about how Last Wishes could assist you, I’d be happy to hear from you.

There is no pressure or obligation to purchase by filling out the below contact form - just an opportunity to ask questions and find out whether Last Wishes is right for you.

Simply complete the contact form below, or call me on 027 626 2026.