Lamb & Hayward Ltd Funeral Directors

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, Rangiora & Halswell. We are available for consultation 24 Hours 7 days a week. Our 3 Chapels offer full on-site facilities, including car parking & catering.

The Philosophy of Lamb & Hayward is 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. The funeral industry has changed, and 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.

Oaklands Chapel Completed in 2023 this modern chapel services the growing Southern Christchurch and Selwyn regions. Situated on a 2 hectare site amongst green lawns, native plantings and trees this chapel comfortably seats 200, with alternative areas for smaller intimate gatherings.

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

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