Funeral Services in Christchurch

If you suffer a loss and require funeral services in Christchurch, Dorset, the funeral directors here at Head & Wheble Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons are available to help. We provide a friendly and compassionate service while offering guidance and support during this difficult time.

Established in 1926 in Bournemouth, we’ve been involved in the arranging of funerals in Christchurch for many years and, as a result, have the experience and knowledge required to ensure your loved one receives the perfect send-off. We understand that being responsible for arranging the funeral while you are grieving can be tough, so we will support you throughout the entire process, offering as much or as little involvement as you wish.

Many people will have made their funeral wishes clear before they pass; however, it’s often the case that these decisions are left for those in charge of arranging the funeral. With several aspects to determine, our funeral directors are here to help you understand each option available and support you in making the choices that will best suit the wishes and beliefs of the deceased.

Funeral Services Christchurch

Day and Night Services

We are available at all times

Limousine Arrangements

Limousines can be provided from our fleet

Flowers

We work with local florists to provide floral tributes

Newspaper Notices

We can provide advice on newspaper notices

Private Chapel

Quiet and peaceful Chapels of Rest for the deceased

A funeral is your chance to say goodbye to somebody, but also to reminisce about your experiences with them throughout their life and pay tribute. We can work closely with you to arrange a funeral that is fitting to the type of person they were. Whether it’s a religious or humanist ceremony, a time to mourn a loss or a time to celebrate a life or any other type of funeral service, we will always endeavour to cater to your wishes. Ensuring each funeral is professional and dignified while respecting the wishes and beliefs of the deceased, family, and friends is a priority for us during all burials and cremations in Christchurch.

If you are looking for funeral directors in Christchurch, please contact Head & Wheble Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons today. Our professional and caring team are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide support and guidance from the very first call until the funeral service is over.

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Sophie Spurgeon
21 July 2025
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Robert, James and all at H&W went above and beyond to support us during such a difficult time for the family during the recent passing of our grandmother. She didn't want a funeral but they supported us to create a small and meaningful celebration of her life before cremation and took care of everything with such care and professionalism. Highly recommend.
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Debbie W
1 July 2025
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My brother requested no funeral, so we had a direct cremation. I wanted to be there though to see his coffin pass through the crematorium chapel. The result was very dignified and exactly as I’d hoped. Simon Head and his team are lovely - kind, caring people who make it all look effortless but clearly work very hard to achieve this level of professionalism. I couldn’t recommend highly enough.
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Emily Brittain
21 October 2024
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Fantastic service, really caring and supportive throughout process
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D “D”
24 July 2024
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This lovely family really care about what they do. Sadly, I’ve had to use them twice now I lost my mother and then very recently, my father. Simon and Catherine and everybody at Head And Wheeble are also very kind, thoughtful and supportive. One meeting and then I never had to repeat anything they took care of it all and let me get involved as much as I wanted to. Thank you for helping me to get through everything.
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Sarah Obrien
21 June 2024
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A very caring and professional company from when they took my dad till the service they clearly care about what they do and a excellent service is provided thankyou
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Nicola Nelson
12 January 2024
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I cannot recommend them enough. So kind and sensitive. So professional. They made my father's funeral so special.
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Paula Haynes
29 September 2023
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For a second time we have been in the best possible hands. Simon and his team looked after us with absolute professionalism, warmth, understanding and humour which saw us through another unbelievably sad time. From the very beginning they were with us, and we feel that even now their kindness continues to quietly ripple through. What a wonderful bunch of people - thank you!
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Maxwell
6 September 2023
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I haven’t tried them out yet. But got advertised a cremation and burial for £995. Dying to try it out
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Susan King
6 March 2023
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Head & Wheble are exceptional funeral directors who I can highly recommend. My brother passed away under unfortunate circumstances and we nearly gave him a direct cremation. Thank God we came to senses the day before the cremation was due to take place. Cheryl was extremely understanding of our change of mind and reorganised everything for us at very short notice. This was all handled with kindness and nothing was too much trouble. We don't live in Bournemouth so everything was arranged over the telephone and email. Cheryl recommended a celebrant, Chris Kelly, who delivered the service with caring and professionalism. H&W also recommended a venue for the reception afterward. The crematorium was beautiful and my brother got a decent send-off and this was all thanks to Cheryl and the team.