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Whanganui's compassionate and trusted funeral service provider - here to help in your time of need. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Thank you for visiting our page. Dempsey & Forrest a name you can trust. We are a family owned and operated business. Dempsey & Forrest have assisted families in Wanganui and surrounding areas since 1930. Our commitment is to ensure we provide our families with a very compassionate, high quality professional and personalised service to meet the individual requirements and needs to all tho

se who engage our services. Our experienced and qualified funeral professionals are able to guide you through the many facets of a funeral to assist you in making personalised and memorable funeral arrangements to reflect the personality of your loved one. At all times we endeavour to provide appropriate services and advice for each situation. Dempsey & Forrest
208 Guyton Street
Wanganui
Ph: 063490202
[email protected]

28/05/2026

The People Behind Our Care 🤍 Meet Marty Hewson

Marty brings a calm, people first approach to every family he works with. After many years in Financial Services and Real Estate, Marty found his calling in the Funeral Industry in 2009 and hasn't looked back.

He finds the most rewarding part of his role is helping people navigate the funeral process with care and understanding. Outside of work Marty enjoys time with his family, keeping active with cycling and running, heading to the movies, and being involved in the Whanganui East Baptist Church.

Family and connection are at the heart of what Marty does, and he's committed to supporting people with kindness and respect during a difficult time.

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20/05/2026

Always looking for ways to grow, evolve, and bring the very best care back to our community 🤍🌏

Dempsey & Forrest have been fortunate to attend the Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo in Hong Kong alongside the New Zealand Independent Funeral Homes (NZIFH).

Connecting with Funeral Directors from around the world, gaining inspiration, building relationships, and exploring how funeral care continues to evolve globally - all to help us continue providing the best possible service for the families we care for back home.

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17/05/2026

Looking for a funeral notice? 🤍

Many families are now choosing to place notices online rather than in the newspaper, so if you’ve been searching for recent notices or service details, our website is the best place to look.

You can view current notices, upcoming services, livestream details, and leave messages for families here:

www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz/notices

Please feel free to share this with friends or family who may find it helpful.

14/05/2026

The People Behind Our Care 🤍 Meet Julie Kenny

With 32 years in the funeral industry, Julie is known for her calm, supportive approach and her ability to help families feel reassured throughout the funeral journey. Seeing the relief on people’s faces and hearing their positive feedback after a service is what she finds most rewarding.

Outside of work, Julie enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and beach walks on sunny days.

Kind, experienced, and deeply caring, Julie is here to support families every step of the way.

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12/05/2026

A fresh new look for the Forrest Lawn Chapel ✨

Brand new carpet has gone down this week meaning our space has had a full update - creating an environment that feels warm, peaceful, and beautifully cared for the families who gather here.

We’re proud to keep investing in the spaces that support our community through life’s most important moments.

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08/05/2026

As we approach Mother’s Day weekend, we’re mindful that this time can hold a lot - love, gratitude, longing and remembrance 🤍

At Dempsey and Forrest, we’re thinking of all those celebrating, and those missing someone deeply. For many, this day is just as much about who’s no longer here as who is.

In all its forms, we honour the love that remains.

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07/05/2026

Celebrating a very special achievement 👩🏼‍🎓

Congratulations to Brooklyn, daughter of Sharlene and Roger from Video Systems, on graduating with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Distinction after seven years of study.

Sharlene and Roger are such valued members of the wider Dempsey & Forrest family, and we’re incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone alongside them.

Congratulations Brooklyn, what an incredible achievement 👏

24/04/2026

Lest We Forget 🌹

Today we remember those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who never came home.

In our work, we are reminded every day how important it is to honour a life, to tell their story, and to hold space for those who carry their memory forward.

Today, we do that together.

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24/03/2026

Creating a lasting memorial for someone you love is deeply meaningful, and Tam is here to help guide you through the process with care, expertise and attention to detail 🤍

She assists families with second inscriptions on existing headstones, refurbishing and re-lettering headstones and the creation of new headstones for both burial and cremation memorials.

If you've been considering a memorial for a loved one, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Tam to talk through your options, she's always happy to help.

www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz/headstones

19/02/2026

Our in house catering doesn’t just stay in house 🤍

With our catering van, we can bring the same care and quality to wherever your service is held - whether that’s a church, community hall, family home, or another meaningful space.

From small gatherings to larger farewells, we’ll take care of everything, so you can focus on what truly matters.

If you’d like to learn more about our catering options, we’re always here to help.

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Address

208 Guyton Street
Whanganui
4500

Website

http://www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz/

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