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Caring for Marlborough families since 1869.

We believe it is the small personal details that matter when arranging a funeral and it is the extra service that we provide, that makes the difference. We offer a full range of funeral facilities and amenities, with the large and modern Mayfield Chapel available for services, a dedicated catering lounge and crematorium. Sowman’s cater for all from the Marlborough Sounds through to Kaikoura and the surrounding areas.Our services include burials, cremations and full monumental supply. Sowman Monumental are registered Monumental Masons who can supply quality workmanship for memorialisation, and offer additional services such as restoration and repair.

10/09/2025

Earlier this evening, Chelsea and Tim had the privilege of representing Sowmans at the annual Thanksgiving Service hosted by Otago University, this year held in Christchurch.

This special service is an opportunity for the university’s Anatomy Department to honour and thank those who have made the extraordinary and selfless gift of donating their body to medical science for teaching and research.

As Marlborough’s local partner for this programme, we’re proud to support an initiative that has such a lasting impact on the future of healthcare and education.

06/09/2025

🎉 Happy Father’s Day! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating all the awesome dads – past and present – including our very own legends Alistair, Bob, and Tim! Thanks for the laughs, the wisdom, and the dad jokes💙👔

29/08/2025

💛 Daffodil Day 💛

Supporting Daffodil Day is about more than raising funds - it’s about standing together for those we love, those we’ve lost, and those still fighting. Every daffodil, every donation, every conversation makes a difference.

Let’s celebrate the courage of those touched by cancer, honour the memories of loved ones, and share kindness in their name.

Because when we give a little love, together we grow something beautiful. 🌼💛

Please donate today, if you're able.

08/08/2025

Starting ‘em young! 📞 Our newest junior receptionist Vienna is already taking important calls (probably about snack time).
The Sowmans team are 24/7, weekends included — because families always come first at Sowmans. 🩵💙

*Miss Vienna is Chelsea and Tim’s youngest child*

04/08/2025

Loyal to the flag, dedicated to our families and always ready for a group photo.

Chelsea, Bob, Georgia, Angie, Tim, and Faith - The Sowmans Team 🩵💙

31/07/2025

Smiles, slices, and some serious team spirit. 📸🍕

Angie, Tim and Georgia ready to enjoy! 🤌🏻

28/07/2025

A funeral poem can reflect someone's wicked sense of humour, their spark for life, it can be lighthearted, cheeky, even funny (yes, funny!).

So if you're thinking about what to read or say at a service, remember: it doesn’t have to be traditional - It just has to feel like them.

10/07/2025

💙🩵 LET'S SUPPORT OUR BLOKES 🩵💙

Our Funeral Director Bob is riding for Blue September!

Yes we realise that September is not quite here yet, but some are already gearing up for when it comes!

Here at Sowmans, we all agree that Bob is our fittest team member by far and would run rings around the rest of us! He loves a good bike ride, so why not ride to raise money for a great cause!

Your support would help to provide research for treating and diagnosing prostate cancer, along with support for people affected by a diagnosis.
Plus you'll be helping raise awareness, so more blokes know the “why” and “how” to get tested.

Prostate Cancer is the most diagnosed cancer for blokes in NZ!

If you are able to support Bob, then please follow the link in the comments.
Thank you 🩵💙

06/07/2025

We're always touched to receive such kind words from the families we serve ❤
This is why, we do what we do⭐

15/06/2025

Who says funeral poems have to be somber or traditional?

A poem at a farewell can bring smiles as well as tears, laughter alongside reflection — because celebrating a life well-lived should feel just as personal as the person we’re remembering.

11/06/2025

❤ Happiness in the heart paves the way to healing ❤

Nice Work, Bob!

08/06/2025

🕊 Honouring Memories with Craftsmanship That Lasts 🕊

With over 35 years of experience, Sowmans Registered Monumental Masons are experts in creating custom headstones and plaques – crafted on-site in Blenheim.

We also offer second inscriptions, water blasting, restoration, and repainting services.

📍 Visit us at the corner of Hutcheson & Parker Streets, Blenheim
📞 Call today for a free quote: 03 578 4719

Let us help you preserve your loved one's legacy with care and respect.

Address

14 Hutcheson Street
Blenheim
7201

Telephone

+6435784719

Website

http://www.sowmans.co.nz/

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