I recently had to make the arrangements for the funeral of a very dear friend who was sadly given a few weeks to live. She was in a care home. I had been recommended Tapper funeral Service here in Christchurch and had witnessed first hand their funeral delivery on two recent occasions. From the outset Simon Spendlowe, the funeral director, was always there for us. He guided us through all the procedures, offered sensitive and simple solutions and gave us the options available. When the call came to say that Dorothy had departed this World Simon's team were already geared up to collect her and bring her back to the parlour and eventually into the Chapel of rest. It was all very dignified. We chose to go with a small (Due to Covid-19 restrictions) funeral at their Christchurch ceremony hall and worked closely with Michelle, the funeral director's very able assistant - who incidentally made all the administration very easy, and Anna, the celebrant. When we met Anna she was genuinely interested in Dorothy's life and helped to bring together what we had put forward in a splendid way that brought to the forefront Dorothy's love for her home country of Scotland. The service delivery, music and imagery could not have been more perfect, we were even able to toast Dorothy with a "wee dram" at the end. I would not hesitate in recommending Simon and his team, you could not wish to be in safer or more professional hands.

The 'Tapper's Team' at Barrack Road - Simon, Anna and Michelle - could not have been more helpful and sympathetic while arranging and conducting the funeral of my Aunt. They did everything possible to ensure that the whole process ran smoothly and impressed our whole family. I would not hesitate to recommend them.