ABOUT ARCHWAY FUNERAL SERVICES
Funeral Directors and Cremation Services in Christchurch
When it comes to handling the loss of a loved one, you want to make sure you have compassionate and respectful guidance. Since 2020, Archway Funeral Servcies has been supporting members of our community in their difficult times of mourning.
Located in Christchurch City area area, people come from all over to experience our high level of service from our compassionate and caring team. From embracing the traditions and values of each family to reaching out with helpful resources, our Funeral Home is here for you through every step.
Charlie McKenzie
Funeral Director
The role of a Funeral Director is to take as much stress from the whānau as possible and help make the necessary decisions and what care and last wishes they want to convey. It is always a pleasure and a honour to have the opportunity to take care of a lost loved one. To be able to reach out to the grieving whānau at their time of loss, is a gift and passion of mine.
Everyone handles death in their own way. But the last thing anyone needs at this time is the financial worry often associated with a tangi. Sensitive to the needs of families, Archway Funeral Services can assist with all of the funeral or cremation details. It is an honour handling planning and arrangements with compassion, understanding and professionalism.
Our transparent cost structure means all costs are outlined up-front, and there are no hidden costs to worry about. Planning a funeral with dignity and care, whatever your requirements at an affordable price.
Betsy Williams
Funeral Director
Aoraki and Taranaki are the mountains
The rivers are Waitaki and Waingongoro
The Fields are Moeraki and Aotea
The clans are Ngati Hatatea and Okahu, Inuawai
The Tribes are Ngai Tahu and Taranaki Nga Ruahinerangi
My name is Betsy Williams
I am born and bred from Ōtautahi/Christchurch, with whakapapa to Moeraki and Hawera/Taranaki. I am married to Kiwhakiwha Barry Jumbo Williams, and together have 8 children, 20 grandchildren, 1 second grandchild and have brought up numerous foster children as well.
Funeral directing has been my life-long passion and in my whakapapa as my Father used to prepare funerals with his Father my (Grandfather “Pop”).
I work in collaboration with my esteemed colleague Charlie McKenzie . He has been instrumental to my own learning as a funeral director and has supported me to be the first Māori based funeral director in Ōtautahi, Christchurch.
Get to know us
Feel free to watch the attached video and meet Charlie and Betsy and hear about their funeral experiences.
Get to Know Us
