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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

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Preplanning Funeral Services

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Wide Variety of Quality Caskets

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Financial Assistance Advice Available

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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.

The Funeral Journey

Tributes

“It was indeed a pleasure to have met you the other day in preparation for my Mother’s Funeral Tuesday just passed – Sharryn Currie-Lightbown.

From the moment that I called Watersons that day when I had to ask for your help crying on the other end of the line – Isla was so understanding.

She was patient and kind and tolerant – even when I would ask her the same questions over and over.

Needless to say, the entire funeral went extremely well thanks to her – she was a god send and an angel – I will never forget her, and I want her to keep in touch with myself and the family if she chooses too.”

Lauren Johnson

“Isla took initiative to investigate the Bahai Faith and the way a body is prepared and buried – she had the information even before I had the conversation with her – that showed me she truly cared and that showed me she would do what my mother really wanted and grant her last wishes including every single detail.”

Lauren Johnson

“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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