Betts Funeral Services

Betts Funeral Services Betts Funeral Services is now in the third generation of being family owned and operated. Julian has been working in the business since 2003.
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Julian and Hayley Donaldson, along with Julian's cousin Mitch Ireton and his wife Kirsty purchased the business in May 2016 from Dick Ireton, Mitch's father. The premise is situated on 33 North Street, Timaru and we are available 7 days a week, 24hrs a day. We are here for you, no matter what stage of the process you are at or whatever your inquiry may be, we will help guide you along every step o

f the way. Here at Betts Funeral Services, we specialise in customising funerals to your wishes, culture, beliefs and budget. We are proud members of New Zealand Independent Funeral Homes (NZIFH) and Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ).

Where did the name “Betts” come from? Betts Funeral Services was established in the late 1940s by Les Betts. Raised in C...
12/06/2026

Where did the name “Betts” come from?

Betts Funeral Services was established in the late 1940s by Les Betts. Raised in Cromwell, Les learned the funeral profession from his father before relocating to Timaru to establish his own business, L.W. Betts & Co.

With a vision for providing trusted funeral care to the local community, Les chose a site at 33 North Street as the home of his new venture. More than 75 years later, that same location and his name remain the heart of our organisation.

Now known as Betts Funeral Services, the values that inspired Les all those years ago to support generations of South Canterbury families during life’s most difficult moments, remain unchanged.

Come along to Hospice South Canterbury this Wednesday for a chat about what we do and how we help the families in our co...
23/05/2026

Come along to Hospice South Canterbury this Wednesday for a chat about what we do and how we help the families in our community, we’d love to see you there 🤍

Why are they selling poppies, Mum? Selling poppies in town today. The poppies, child, are flowers of love. For the men w...
24/04/2026

Why are they selling poppies, Mum?
Selling poppies in town today.
The poppies, child, are flowers of love.
For the men who marched away.

But why have they chosen a poppy, Mum?
Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died
In the fields where the poppies grow.

But why are the poppies so red, Mum?
Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood, my child.
The blood that our soldiers shed.

The heart of the poppy is black, Mum.
Why does it have to be black?
Black, my child, is the symbol of grief.
For the men who never came back.

John F Wilcocks

Photo - this morning’s beautiful service in Fairlie

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33 North Street
Timaru
7910

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036884033

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