Our Facilities
Sowman’s is situated on the corner of Hutcheson and Parker Sts, a peaceful, green space on the edge of the Blenheim CBD.
Our funeral facilities include an air-conditioned chapel, reception lounge, and a private family room for before or after the service, with full refreshments available. There’s plenty of parking available for guests, with reserved spaces next to the chapel for family members.
We also have our own cremation facility on site along with an extensive monumental showroom.
If you’d like one of our staff to show you through the chapel and lounge, please contact us.
Sowman’s funeral facilities at a glance
MAYFIELD CHAPEL
- Seats up to 150 people
- Air-conditioning
- Wheelchair access
- Sound system
- Overhead projector
- Two large LED screens
- Live webcasting options
THE SOWMAN LOUNGE
Ideal venue for gathering after the funeral
- Air-conditioning
- Wheelchair access
- Two large LED screens in both family & catering rooms
The Sowman's Elm
This magnificent tree in the courtyard has been around as long as Sowman’s itself. It’s at least 150 years old and still thriving.
Elm trees are traditionally associated with the cycle of life, death and rebirth. They’re the Christian symbol of strength. When the Sowman’s elm bursts into leaf every Spring, it never fails to lift our hearts.
What our customers say about us
Google review
"I cannot speak highly enough of Sowmans, especially Barry, who helped me when my son died unexpectedly and not in my home town. The compassion, understanding and all encompassing support were invaluable. Their later grief advice and won..." Read more
Janette Young
"We found Bob and the team at Sowman's faultless. And their attention to details at this difficult time of loosing our Dad made the whole process so much easier to deal with for our family. We had already used Sowman's when our son passed..." Read more
Pauline Taylor
"The 5th of October 2023 was the worst day of our lives when we found out that we had lost our Matriarch how ever not knowing what to do we rung Sowmans in Blenheim and Ethan Williams answered and said he will drive to kaikoura and come help..." Read more
Robbie Allen
"Kia ora, From the whānau of the late Raurangatira Luke, we would like to thank Geoffrey T Sowman, our funeral directors. Also, we would like to mihi to Ethan Williams for the manaaki and awhi he gave our whānau over Dads tangihanga, it wa..." Read more
Hine Luke
"Absolutely professional service. We couldn't have asked for a better team to provide a memorial service for our team member. Highly recommend."
Mickayla Kerr
"Thank you Faye for your amazing assistance with facilitating arrangements and at a distance. So very helpful, pleasant and taking the time to do research in light of my initial enquires for the internment and resting of our much loved fathe..." Read more