Lamb & Hayward Ltd Funeral Directors Professional

For many generations, Lamb & Hayward has been caring for the needs of Canterbury families faced with bereavement, providing funeral and associated grief services. We operate from 3 Locations in the Canterbury Area including Burnside, Linwood & Rangiora.

We are available for consultation 24 Hours 7 days a week. Our 3 Chapels offer full on-site facilities, including car parking & catering. Enquire about our Pre-arranged and Pre-paid Funeral Plans, a secure and inflation proof investment for your loved ones.

In addition, unique to Lamb & Hayward, is our Living Memorial Program, available only to Lamb & Hayward client families at no cost.

The Philosophy of Lamb & Hayward

To provide quality, professional care to bereaved families - This has always been, and remains, the fundamental principal of our Company.

In maintaining our reputation for quality care, Lamb & Hayward place great importance on trained and qualified staff. Our team remains the most experienced in the city; combined with our management, we have in excess 175 years of experience which is available to our client families.

The funeral industry has changed, funeral services have changed. What has not changed is Lamb & Hayward's commitment to providing the best of care and personal attention to farewell a loved one.

Our Chapels

Westpark Chapel

Opened in 1971 and refurbished in 2009. The Chapel comfortably seats 220 people and can accomodate another 300 standing or viewing the service on the lounge screens.

AvonPark Road Chapel

Opened in 1991 this chapel offers a convenient alternative in eastern and southern Christchurch. The Chapel seats 160 and is designed to create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere with modern styling.

Waimana Chapel

Built in 2000 to provide a service for North Canterbury. This award winning contempory building is set in 1.6 hectares of lawn, hedges and tree proving a perfect rural landscape.

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We make it our central concern to attend to all aspects of client service: 'In all things, our role is to fully understand our clients individual needs, and then provide a level of service and care, that exceeds their expectations.'

It is this statement that underlies our core values and guides our actions.