Providing peace of mind for funeral memorials

Celebrating life – your way

As funerals can be a stressful time, it is understandable that families can sometimes forget information that the funeral director has offered. It is our sincere hope that the information on this site will fill in some of the gaps and provide you with helpful information.

Ray and Pam Bestwick

Funeral Directors

Graeme and Faye Waterson

Funeral Director and Celebrant

David Espin

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Isla Smith

Funeral Director

Video Recording and Online Streaming

Preplanning Funeral Services

Wide Variety of Quality Caskets

Financial Assistance Advice Available

About the Funeral Journey

Has your loved one recently passed? Funerals can be stressful, especially if you have never had to plan one before. We have put together a guide walking you through the funeral journey and the process of organising a memorial service for your loved one.

Tributes

“Thanks for all the beautiful love and support you provide to our patients, family/whanau and staff”

The Pohlen team

“Many thanks, Pam. Your Videographers did a good job. And, if I have not already sufficiently conveyed the notion, I consider you and Waterson’s were superbly professional, compassionate and attentive to all the necessary details. It was a privilege and a pleasure working with you.”

Mark Edward Taylor

“Very helpful, caring staff. They took the time to answer all questions, nothing seemed to be an effort. Fantastic people.”

Sharron Livingstone

From our initial inquiry, your team was incredibly supportive and understanding. You took the time to educate us on our options and considered the individual needs of Gordon’s children, which made a world of difference during such a difficult time. Your compassion and guidance helped us navigate our grief while ensuring that the service was both personal and meaningful.

Robbie Murray

“Isla & The Waterson Team. May I say on behalf of the Family and All the friends that attended the funeral and watch from afar how grateful we have been in the being guided and watched over by the Waterson Funeral Team. All I spoken I with have expressed their gratitude for a well organised event orchestrated by care and sympathy.”

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