“A funeral is a tribute and a celebration of life, bringing family and friends together at a time of mutual sadness. By sharing their sorrow and paying true tribute, it can help them look ahead to the future.”

Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors – part of our community since 1869

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From left: Alastair Hebberd, Jenny Andrews (Bereavement Support),
Barry Hayman (Manager), Sandra Glen, Jo Renner, Lloyd Bush

Welcome to our website.

We hope it will be helpful if you or someone close to you is thinking about choosing a funeral director or planning a funeral service – now or in the future.

All of us at Geoffrey T Sowman care about our local community and take pride in providing a comprehensive and caring service for families throughout Marlborough. Our commitment is to listen, guide you through the options and then take care of all the details to make the funeral service meaningful. We understand the needs of families and friends going through the stress of a bereavement.

We offer a full range of funeral facilities for the Marlborough community, including a modern, comfortable chapel and catering facilities in Blenheim.

Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors belong to Bledisloe New Zealand - a group of 21 funeral firms in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Hawera, Napier, Masterton, Wellington, Blenheim and Christchurch. Through joining together, we are able to share professional development and industry knowledge, and set higher standards in the funeral profession nationwide.