Auckland police are investigating a fire at a Mt Wellington funeral home overnight.
Police were called just before midnight on Monday after Aroha Funerals on Ellerslie-Panmure Highway caught alight.
Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong said in a statement to Newshub, the circumstances surrounding the fire are being treated as "suspicious".
"As part of our ongoing enquiries, we will be liaising with Fire and Emergency investigators."
Det Snr Srgt Armstrong said police are currently guarding the scene, with a scene examination expected to be completed.