Our Heritage
Bell, Lamb and Trotter Funeral Directors have been serving the people of Canterbury since it commenced business in 1872 – only thirty two years after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The company was founded by Mr James Lamb and under the management of several generations of the Lamb family, J Lamb & Son gained its reputation and identity as one of Canterbury’s leading funeral directing companies.
In the mid 1970′s new premises were built in Ferry Road. Shortly after, the company was purchased by Fred and Joy Trotter – another Canterbury family – and was renamed J Lamb, Trotter Funeral Directors Ltd.
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Bell, Lamb & Trotter
Bell, Lamb and Trotter exists to serve the families who request our assistance, offering sympathetic, understanding and caring guidance, which is cost competitive. Our purpose is to help each family design a funeral for their loved one which is unique and personal – a service which is true to the person who has died and which reflects their life, personality, beliefs and culture.
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Bell, Lamb & Trotter Funeral Directors is situated at 297 Ferry Road, Christchurch. Operating from the Ferry Park Chapel, we are centrally located with ample off-street parking. The central city, eastern cemeteries and crematories are in close proximity.
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Recently we were interviewed by stuff for a little article on pre-planning and creating tailored funerals where we shared some stories of a few amazing celebrations we've had the privilege of being a part of. See a link to the story below:
There are currently two CuddleCots owned by the Canterbury DHB, but they are not allowed to leave the ward. A CuddleCot is a system that significantly cools a bassinet, allowing for stillborn babies to be able to go home for a number of days, as embalming isn't always an option. Following the loss of their wee daughter Lily, Claire and Callum McBeth, wanted families to be able to have their babies at home, away from the hospital. They have generously donated the CuddleCot system to Bell, Lamb & Trotter to be made available free of charge to any grieving family who might need it. Anyone who needs it, just has to get in touch and we will be there to help.