Lamb and Hayward

Lamb and Hayward Proudly Canterbury owned since 1923 and the first funeral home to achieve a Consumer NZ Trusted accreditation. Full catering services are available on site.

The now iconic Westpark Chapel at 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside was opened in 1971 and extensively refurbished in 2009. The large chapel seats 220 comfortably, and can accommodate another 300 standing or viewing the service on the lounge screens. A glass wall at the eastern end looks out to a tranquil garden providing a calming environment to contemplate during the service. The chapel is lined in rimu timber and has midnight blue carpet, Lamb & Hayward's trademark colour. Watercolour paintings of local and South Island scenes by Christchurch artist Kelvin McMillan are a special feature of Westpark. The adjacent William Lounge, named after our three original founders, provides a perfect venue for refreshments after the funeral service. Following a recent upgrade of its state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, Westpark now has a large retractable screen to show the DVD tributes that feature at many services today. The car parking area has a capacity for over 100 cars. The trees and lawns, together with the lake, its fountain and visiting ducks, create a truly unique setting.

✨Lamb & Hayward’s A Christmas to Remember  - Wai-mana✨Join us tomorrow evening in Rangiora for our final 'A Christmas to...
08/12/2025

✨Lamb & Hayward’s A Christmas to Remember - Wai-mana✨

Join us tomorrow evening in Rangiora for our final 'A Christmas to Remember' service at our Wai-mana venue.

This gathering offers an evening of music, contemplation, and a place to remember those we hold dear.

The service begins at 7:00pm and will be followed by light refreshments.

We look forward to sharing this evening with you.

✨Lamb & Hayward’s A Christmas to Remember  - Westpark✨Tomorrow evening we gather at our Westpark venue in Burnside for t...
08/12/2025

✨Lamb & Hayward’s A Christmas to Remember - Westpark✨

Tomorrow evening we gather at our Westpark venue in Burnside for the next A Christmas to Remember service.

Join us for a night of carols as we reflect and celebrate the lives of loved ones.

Starting at 7:00pm, the evening will conclude with light refreshments.

We would love to see you all there.

✨Lamb & Hayward’s A Christmas to Remember  - Oaklands✨We warmly invite you to join us tomorrow evening for the first of ...
06/12/2025

✨Lamb & Hayward’s A Christmas to Remember - Oaklands✨

We warmly invite you to join us tomorrow evening for the first of our A Christmas to Remember services, to be held at our Oaklands venue in Halswell.

This special evening of reflection, carols, and remembrance will commence at 7:00pm, followed by light refreshments.

We look forward to welcoming you.

🚲 Five Passes Tour - Sponsorship 🚲 Lamb & Hayward are proud to have supported the incredible women of Team ‘The F***y Pa...
02/12/2025

🚲 Five Passes Tour - Sponsorship 🚲

Lamb & Hayward are proud to have supported the incredible women of Team ‘The F***y Pack’ who successfully completed the Five Passes Tour a couple of weekends ago.

Congratulations to everyone who took part, not only did you experience some of New Zealand’s finest scenery, but you inspired many along the way.

🐑 Canterbury A&P Show - Feedback 🐑We’re thrilled to support such a fantastic event and the talented competitors who make...
23/11/2025

🐑 Canterbury A&P Show - Feedback 🐑

We’re thrilled to support such a fantastic event and the talented competitors who make it special! Thank you for sharing these kind words and moments from the show – we’re proud to be a part of it.

✨Lamb & Hayward’s A Christmas to Remember ✨We warmly invite you, your family, and your friends to join us for ‘A Christm...
17/11/2025

✨Lamb & Hayward’s A Christmas to Remember ✨

We warmly invite you, your family, and your friends to join us for ‘A Christmas to Remember’ as we commemorate loved ones no longer with us.

Join us across three special nights at our Burnside, Halswell and Rangiora venues as we celebrate, reflect and remember.

Each service commences at 7pm and will be followed by light refreshments.

We hope to see you all there.

Funeral home in Christchurch for over 100 years. Quality, value and innovation have been the hallmarks of all funerals by our Funeral Directors.

🐑 Canterbury A&P Show 🐑Lamb & Hayward is proud to continue our long-standing support of Canterbury Shearers and the Open...
13/11/2025

🐑 Canterbury A&P Show 🐑

Lamb & Hayward is proud to continue our long-standing support of Canterbury Shearers and the Open Wool Handlers Competition at the Shearing Pavilion during the A&P Show this Friday!

Come and experience the thrill of fast-paced action as skilled competitors expertly handle freshly shorn fleeces in this exciting wool handling event.

🌸 Beautiful wreaths at Westpark 🌸These floral arrangements by Kim Chan - Events with Distinction at a recent funeral wer...
12/11/2025

🌸 Beautiful wreaths at Westpark 🌸

These floral arrangements by Kim Chan - Events with Distinction at a recent funeral were absolutely stunning — adding a touch of spring beauty as a lovely way to honour and remember someone special. 💐

⛳ Amazing prizes. Incredible opportunities.⛳Canterbury Golf’s Ultimate Golf Raffle is now live — with 15 unforgettable p...
09/11/2025

⛳ Amazing prizes. Incredible opportunities.⛳

Canterbury Golf’s Ultimate Golf Raffle is now live — with 15 unforgettable prizes including a $50k international golf trip and a round with Sir Bob Charles!

Enter now: https://www.canterburygolf.co.nz/raffle

🚗 A Triumphant Farewell 🚗This week, our Westpark venue hosted a fitting farewell for the late Peter Edmonds, with an imp...
23/10/2025

🚗 A Triumphant Farewell 🚗

This week, our Westpark venue hosted a fitting farewell for the late Peter Edmonds, with an impressive turnout of classic cars that looked spectacular parked along the driveway.

🎶 Lamb & Hayward Masterworks 🎶We’re proud to support the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in Masterworks: Harris, Beethov...
20/10/2025

🎶 Lamb & Hayward Masterworks 🎶

We’re proud to support the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in Masterworks: Harris, Beethoven, featuring tenor Ridge Ponini performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9.

Join us on Saturday 8 November at Christchurch Town Hall for an unforgettable evening of music.

Tenor Ridge Ponini will join CSO to perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 at Lamb & Hayward Masterworks: Harris, Beethoven on Saturday 8 November at Christchurch Town Hall.

Proud Cook Island tenor, Ridge completed his Honours degree in Music at University of Otago, majoring in classical voice performance under the tuition of Judy Bellingham. In 2021, Ridge was awarded the Enari Iosefa Opera Award from Creative New Zealand. Ridge was a semi-finalist in the prestigious Lexus Song Quest 2022 and was a Studio Artist with New Zealand Opera in 2023.

He was also part of New Zealand Opera’s Schools tour cast, performing Sleeping Beauty for over 10,000 tamariki in Aotearoa New Zealand. Ridge has been selected to attend the New Zealand Opera School for four consecutive years and was awarded The Spirit of the School and the Freemasons Foundation and New Zealand Opera School runner-up award in 2024.

Ridge is currently completing his studies toward a master’s degree as a member of Te Pae Kōkako TANZOS (The Aotearoa New Zealand Opera Studio).

Book tickets to Lamb & Hayward Masterworks: Harris, Beethoven here: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/lamb-hayward-masterworks-harris-beethoven/christchurch

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With thanks to PKF Goldsmith Fox, CSO Soloist Partner, and Young Hunter Lawyers, CSO Chorus Partner.

👔 Honouring Fathers This Father’s Day 👔Today we acknowledge the dads, granddads, and father figures who’ve made a lastin...
06/09/2025

👔 Honouring Fathers This Father’s Day 👔

Today we acknowledge the dads, granddads, and father figures who’ve made a lasting impact in our lives. Whether they’re with us or remembered, their influence continues to shape who we are. May your memories bring comfort on this day

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