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Dunstall’s Funeral Services was established in 1900 and continues today with the fourth generation

At the turn of last century Walter Dunstall, a Napier cabinet maker who organised funerals ‘on the side’, established Dunstall’s Funeral Services out of his family home in Nelson Crescent, Napier. By 1920 funerals were becoming a larger part of Walter’s business and he responded to the demand by transforming the family home’s front room into a chapel where funeral services could be held. Two of Walter’s three sons, Keith and Colin, joined their father in the business and after the war, Walter retired leaving the two brothers to take over running the company. A decade later, the family purchased St Augustine’s Church in Edwardes Street; the congregation moving to their newly built church on the corner of Riverbend Road and Latham Street. Keith and Colin spent many long hours turning St Augustine’s into the Dunstall Memorial Chapel and although some changes have been made over the years including the addition of a refreshment lounge, the building has changed little. Keith Dunstall passed away in 1966 and in that same year, Colin’s daughter Noeline came to help her mum and dad in the office. Today Noeline still occupies the office chair and is a wealth of knowledge about the industry in Hawke’s Bay. In 1972, at age 17, Colin’s son Paul started working full time for his father. He had already been helping after school dropping off the flowers to rest homes, picking up paperwork and other duties. When Colin Dunstall passed away, his son Paul became Managing Director. Recently Paul’s daughter Katherine joined the family business, the fourth generation Dunstall to become a funeral director and embalmer.

25/03/2023

We are very proud to support this wonderful band

15/02/2023

We are still open and operating to the best of our ability. If you need our services please contact us on 068357196 or if you cannot get through ring 068357019

14/02/2023

The Ball Memorial Service which was to be held tomorrow is now postponed until further notice.

15/09/2022

SMITH, Michael Somerset. ( Mike )
9.4.1950 – 13.9.2022
Passed away unexpectedly with friends by his side. Loving father of Janine and Leah. Loved by his former wife Helen. Much loved Pop of Nicole, Codey, Eilah and Isaac.
A Memorial Service for Mike will be held at the Napier War Memorial, Marine Parade, on Monday 19th September 2022 at 2pm.
A donation in Mike’s memory to the Napier Boy’s High School Interact would be appreciated. For donation details www.dunstalls.co.nz (go to Mike’s Webpage).
Messages to the Smith Family, C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.

Dunstall’s Funeral Services was established in 1900 by local cabinet maker Walter Dunstall and continues today with Katherine, the fourth generation of the Dunstall family working in the funeral business.

11/05/2022

Funeral Service information for Mr Daniel Pawson

Daniel Edward Pawson. Passed away on May 10, 2022. The funeral service is to be held at 12:00pm May 13, 2022.

07/10/2021

What a wonderful morning tea we are having today Thanks Sarah

Pretty box out this morning for Dunstalls Funeral Services Ltd

04/12/2020

Today we completed our Christmas tree at the Salvation Army, this years theme is “The Indescribable Universe”

We choose a heavenly look, pop in and have a look at all the amazing trees, and leave a letter to heaven.

08/09/2020

We have been very proud to be part of this since this since the beginning. A great resource for Hawkes Bay.

26/08/2020

Keep the memory of your loved one close to you by having their ashes encased in a beautiful hand blown glass Remembrance Sphere or Touch Stone.
www.harbourcityfunerals.co.nz

11/05/2020

This has been a hard time that’s not getting any easier.

Just 10 people can attend a funeral or tangi under level 2.

24/04/2020

This morning we went live
to stream the Hawke’s Bay Combined RSA ANZAC Service.
Here are some of the pictures and you can watch the full service at

http://www.dunstalls.co.nz/anzac.php?r=202004251027

Lest we forget

Anzac Day morning during the lockdown

01/04/2020

While our teddies can’t share their love with he Little’s coming into see us hopefully they can spread some joy to those walking past.

30/03/2020

Funeral directors have released tips on how to grieve when you can't hold a funeral.

26/03/2020

Funeral Homes are an Essential Service and during this time we have protocols and procedures which the Ministry of Health has applied to the funeral profession.

If you have a death in your family please phone us as usual and we will explain how we can assist you.

Our phones are answered 24 hours by a qualified funeral director.

Please give us a call we are more than happy to answer any of your questions. Phone 068357196

Address

Cnr. Edwards And Bower Street
Napier
4110

Website

http://www.dunstalls.co.nz/

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