About Us
Serving Wairarapa with Compassion Since 1938.
Trusted and Enduring
Since 1938, Wairarapa Funeral Services has proudly supported families in Masterton and across the wider Wairarapa region.
With decades of experience and deep community roots, we’ve become one of the area’s most trusted and enduring local businesses.
Traysea French, Robert Milne, Trixie Duckett
Our Values
We understand how overwhelming and emotional the loss of a loved one can be.
That’s why we take the time to listen, support you through each step, and help create a farewell service that is both appropriate and meaningful.
At Wairarapa Funeral Services, our approach is what you would expect from a funeral firm deeply embedded in its community: friendly, understanding, compassionate, and above all, sincere.
We’re here to take care of the details, ease the burden where we can, and help you honour your loved one in a way that feels significant and true.
Much pride is taken in having our crematorium located on site.
Being able to manage every step of the process in one place,
from initial care through to cremation.
This can bring peace of mind to families,
knowing their loved one remains in our care the entire time.
The facilities we offer have been created with both comfort and flexibility in mind, here are just a few:
- Our non-denominational chapel is a place where every farewell is welcomed and every tradition, belief, and personal choice is respected.
- Cosy areas designed for quiet reflection or smaller family gatherings.
- A relaxed, welcoming lounge where family and friends can share refreshments, reflect, and connect after the service.
- A dedicated private room where you can farewell your loved one in your own time.
- Livestreaming facilities on-site.
We are proud members of The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand
Your Assurance of Professionalism and Care
The FDANZ
The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ) represents funeral directing firms responsible for most funerals conducted across Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Choosing a funeral director who is a member of FDANZ offers peace of mind.
Our members adhere to a rigorous set of best practice industry standards and are subject to regular inspections to ensure those standards are consistently met.
When you engage a Funeral Directors Association member, you can trust in their integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality.
Membership is a mark of dedication to providing meaningful, respectful, and high-quality service during life’s most difficult times.
FDANZ – Supporting New Zealanders with dignity, care, and professionalism.
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