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Waters & Sons Independent Funeral Directors are a family run business owned and managed by experienced funeral directors.

Independent Family Owned & Run Funeral Directors serving Hampshire, Since 2009
Branches in:
📍Merryoak
📍Aldermoor
📍Portchester

⚜️Qualified Funeral Directors
⚜️SAIF Registered & Approved

🌹Our Family Caring For Your Family🌹 We provide a 24 hour personal service to you during your time of need. We are committed to providing a sympathetic, caring and professional service and will be there for you every step of the way. We understand how difficult it is when you lose someone you love and we will do all that we can to make your life easier by taking care of all of the funeral arrangements for you. We can help with everything including funeral flowers, funeral catering, memorial stonework and the orders of service. We offer specialist services including eco friendly coffins and woodland burials. We can also arrange traditional horse drawn funerals with black or white horses. Waters & Sons Independent Funeral Directors Ltd provides a first class service. Let us help you through this difficult time.

28/01/2026

For anyone carrying the quiet weight of loss today, please remember that love does not end when someone is no longer with us. It remains, in memories, in moments, and in the hearts of those left behind.

Grief can feel lonely, but you do not have to walk this path alone. Whether your loss is recent or from many years ago, your feelings are valid, and support is always available.

📧 info@watersandsons.co.uk
📞 023 8043 4244
🌐 www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk

26/01/2026

At Waters & Sons, it’s more than just a service, it’s a promise.

From our family to yours, we’re here to walk beside you with care, compassion, and dignity every step of the way.

When you place your trust in us, you become part of our family, and we will always look after you as one of our own.

📧 info@watersandsons.co.uk
📞 023 8043 4244
🌐 www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk

25/01/2026

At Waters & Sons, we believe that a dignified and meaningful farewell should never come with an unmanageable cost.

Our Low Cost Funeral Package is thoughtfully designed to provide all the essential services you need for a respectful and personalised cremation, while ensuring you receive the same compassionate care and attention we’re known for.

This package includes:
▫️ Professional services and advice (24 hours)
▫️ Full funeral arrangements for cremation
▫️ Conveyance of your loved one within office hours (20-mile radius)
▫️ Personal care and preparation of your loved one
▫️ Suitable coffin, fully lined and fitted
▫️ Mercedes hearse with four pallbearers
▫️ 30-minute crematorium service
▫️ Minister/Celebrant fee
▫️ Online tribute page and donation management
▫️ Chapel of Rest visitation (office hours)
▫️ Crematorium fee (Southampton, Wessex Vale, Test Valley or Portchester)

Let us help you honour your loved one with care, dignity and compassion.

For more information please click here: https://www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk/low-cost-funerals-southampton

📧 info@watersandsons.co.uk
📞 023 8043 4244
🌐 www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk

23/01/2026

We’re deeply grateful to Claire for these kind and heartfelt words.

At Waters & Sons, we understand how overwhelming it can be to lose someone you love, especially suddenly. That’s why our team, including David, is committed to offering calm, compassionate guidance and support every step of the way.

It’s our privilege to be trusted during such difficult times, and we will always strive to provide the highest standard of care for every family we serve.

📧 info@watersandsons.co.uk
📞 023 8043 4244
🌐 www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk

22/01/2026

From a traditional funeral to a no-fuss direct cremation, plan the funeral you want with a pre-paid Golden Charter funeral plan.

When you take care of your funeral, you’re taking care of your family too.

Here at Waters & Sons we’re proud to partner with Golden Charter Funeral Plans

If you’d like to find out more please get in touch.

📧 info@watersandsons.co.uk
🌐 www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk
📞 023 8043 4244
📍 Head Office: Sholing | Branches: Sholing, Aldermoor & Portchester

21/01/2026

Our Aldermoor branch is proudly showcasing a beautiful new window display reflecting what matters most to us, being Caring & Personal in all that we do.

Adorned with red and white roses, this heartfelt display symbolises the compassion and dedication we offer every family we have the privilege to support. A gentle reminder that when you come to Waters & Sons, you will be met with warmth, care, and guidance every step of the way.

Feel free to pop by and see it for yourself, and if you ever need us, we are only a phone call away.

Many thanks to Forget Me Not Floristry for the amazing work with the window display. ❤️

📧 info@watersandsons.co.uk
📞 023 8043 4244
🌐 www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk

19/01/2026

Our Bespoke Funerals 🕊

As well as our No Service Funerals and Low Cost Funeral packages, we can also offer you funerals that are as unique as your loved one, which means the funeral can be tailored to your loved one’s wishes and yours and your family’s requirements, giving everyone the chance to be involved with all the arrangements.

If you would like a specific vehicle then please do let us know and we will do our upmost to source the vehicle you would like.

Helping to provide you with a fitting and dignified final goodbye, or celebration of life, we will help guide you
through all aspects of the funeral service and any requirements you may have once the funeral has taken place.

Any questions we are always here to help.

Waters & Sons Family Funeral Directors

💙 Our Family Caring For Your Family 💙

▪️info@watersandsons.co.uk
🌐 www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk
▪️023 8043 4244
▪️Head Office: Sholing
▪️Branches: Sholing, Aldermoor & Portchester

18/01/2026

✨ Our Portchester Crematorium Package – £3,795.00 ✨

At Waters & Sons, we understand how important it is to create a meaningful and personal farewell for your loved one.

Our Portchester Crematorium Package has been thoughtfully designed to offer an enhanced and dignified tribute, with added flexibility and care. Building on our Simple Package, this option allows for a more personalised service, ensuring every detail is handled with the utmost respect.

You can feel reassured knowing your loved one’s farewell will be as special as they deserve, while you focus on honouring their memory.

For more information about what this package includes, please don’t hesitate to get in touch or you can click here: https://www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk/simple-cremation-package-at-wessex-vale-or-test-valley-crematorium

📧 info@watersandsons.co.uk
📞 023 8043 4244
🌐 www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk

15/01/2026

14/01/2026

Why choose Waters & Sons?

What truly sets us apart from other funeral directors is our unwavering commitment to care, continuity, and compassion.

As an independent, family-run funeral directors, we offer a truly personal and dedicated service. From the very first call, you’ll speak with the same trusted members of our team who will guide and support you throughout every step of the arrangements, ensuring that your wishes, and those of your loved one, are respected and honoured with care.

We pride ourselves on going above and beyond to provide those thoughtful, extra touches that make all the difference — tailoring the service to create meaningful and lasting memories for your family.

We are proud to serve not only Southampton but also surrounding areas including Portchester, Portsmouth, Fareham, Eastleigh, Bursledon, Hedge End, Park Gate, Shirley, Millbrook, Totton, Testwood, and beyond.

Let our family take care of yours.

📧 info@watersandsons.co.uk
📞 023 8043 4244
🌐 www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk

12/01/2026

Writing an obituary can feel overwhelming during a time of loss, but it’s also a meaningful opportunity to reflect on a loved one’s life, celebrate their memory, and share it with others.

Here are some gentle steps to help guide you through writing a heartfelt and respectful tribute:

1. Gather Key Information
• Full name (including nicknames or maiden names)
• Age
• Date and place of birth and death

2. Announce the Passing
Use wording that feels right for you and your loved ones, such as “passed away peacefully,” “departed this life,” or “went to be with the Lord.”

3. Provide Biographical Details
• Early life and upbringing
• Education and career highlights
• Hobbies, passions, and personality traits
• Marriages and children

4. Family Information
• Survived by: List close surviving relatives
• Predeceased by: Mention any loved ones who passed before them

5. Highlight Achievements and Memberships
Include any awards, accomplishments, or involvement in organisations, clubs, or communities.

6. Share Special Memories or Anecdotes
Personal stories can add warmth and help reflect their true character.

7. Service Information
Share details of funeral or memorial services, including date, time, location, and any special requests (e.g. charity donations in lieu of flowers).

8. Thank Yous and Acknowledgements
You may wish to thank caregivers, hospital staff, or friends who offered support.

If you need help at any point, please know that our team at Waters & Sons is here to support you with compassion and guidance.

📧 info@watersandsons.co.uk
📞 023 8043 4244
🌐 www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk

Address

106 Spring Road, Sholing
Southampton
SO192QB

Website

http://www.funeraldirectorssouthampton.co.uk/

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Our ethos centres on our care and personal service; from the first point of contact (either by telephone or in person) you will be taken gently through the process of collecting your loved one and caring for them, advising and helping you to make the arrangements for the funeral service and supporting you on the day itself by people you will have come to know and trust.

We believe that you should ultimately feel that you have given your loved one the very best, honouring them and reflecting their life in a respectful, dignified and personal way, in either a non-religious, semi-religious or a full faith service...it is entirely your choice to make.

Our funeral packages include direct cremations, simple funerals and bespoke services and every funeral will be tailored to your wishes and requirements.

Our dedicated staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can meet with you either in the comfort of your own surroundings or at our funeral homes.