Waters & Sons Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, Sholing

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Family run funeral directors in Sholing serving bereaved families with compassionate and personal support in their time of need.

Latest Verified Reviews

Annie Crook 28th Mar 2026

David and Simon were amazing ,so kind and did every they could to make things easier for me , I would truly recommend Waters and Son,so glad i trusted them to look after my dear Husband

Maria Marley 14th Jan 2026

As a family we had a fantastic service. We were supported and kept up to date with what was a difficult time for our family. Thank you.

Marilyn Mortimer 14th Dec 2025

An amazing service from start to finish. If you pick Waters & Sons, you are guaranteed a great, attention to deal, free from hassle, service. They took control of mums funeral, asking us what we wanted, guiding us with their thoughts and suggestions to ensure we got what we wanted. From the moment they collected mum into their care I knew we had made the right decision to use them. Thank you Simon, David, Becky and Alison for your time and support, you made it a lot easier for us. 

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

106 Spring Rd
Sholing
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 2QB

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

Waters & Sons Independent Funeral Directors Ltd is a family run funeral directors in Sholing, serving bereaved families with compassionate and personal support in their time of need.

They offer a range of traditional coffins and caskets but also provide personalised coffins with imagery of your choosing, alongside eco-friendly alternatives such as willow, wicker and bamboo.

Their fleet of comfortable funeral vehicles includes a traditional Ford Cardinal hearse and two Ford Dorchester limousines that can comfortably seat up to six. They can also provide options such as a silver Mercedes hearse and limousines, a horse and carriage, and a motorcycle hearse for something a bit different.

Waters & Sons pride themselves on those personal touches that make your loved ones funeral special. Whether it’s a dove release, a visual tribute, or fingerprint jewellery they will support you in any way they can.

Simon Waters, Alison Parlour and their dedicated team of staff are available during office hours to answer any queries you may have about arranging a funeral. There are two separate lounges for your comfort and privacy as you discuss arrangements for your loved one’s funeral service.

Their Sholing funeral home is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm with a 24-hour telephone service. They can also arrange weekend visits by appointment.

Call Waters & Sons Independent Funeral Directors Ltd now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Muriel   Joan Broomfield

Muriel Joan Broomfield

Jul 1946 - Mar 2026

John   Crook 'Johnny'

John Crook 'Johnny'

Mar 1938 - Feb 2026

Pauline   Wilson

Pauline Wilson

Apr 1932 - Jan 2026

Christine   Keable

Christine Keable

Mar 1965 - Jan 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Annie Crook 28th Mar 2026

    David and Simon were amazing ,so kind and did every they could to make things easier for me , I would truly recommend Waters and Son,so glad i trusted them to look after my dear Husband

  • 5 Maria Marley 14th Jan 2026

    As a family we had a fantastic service. We were supported and kept up to date with what was a difficult time for our family. Thank you.

  • 5 Marilyn Mortimer 14th Dec 2025

    An amazing service from start to finish. If you pick Waters & Sons, you are guaranteed a great, attention to deal, free from hassle, service. They took control of mums funeral, asking us what we wanted, guiding us with their thoughts and suggestions to ensure we got what we wanted. From the moment they collected mum into their care I knew we had made the right decision to use them. Thank you Simon, David, Becky and Alison for your time and support, you made it a lot easier for us. 

  • 5 Marlene Somers 8th Dec 2025

    The whole sad journey of meeting David has been handled with care and empathy from the outset. David explained everything about the procedure etc. we are very grateful for the care they showed us and for looking after Martin.

  • 5 Ian Johnson 23rd Nov 2025

    “Thank you, Waters & Sons, for the truly wonderful and compassionate service you provided for my father’s funeral. Your professionalism, kindness, and attention to every detail brought comfort to our family during an incredibly difficult time. We are deeply grateful for the care you showed, the respect with which you handled every aspect of the arrangements, and the gentle support you offered us throughout the process. Your service helped us honor his memory in a beautiful and meaningful way, and we will always remember your dedication and compassion.”

    Linda Egan

  • 5 JULIA TRESCOTHIC 22nd Nov 2025

    I cannot find enough words to express how amazing they are. They have been kind efficient and organised. I would recommend them to everyone 

  • 5 Deborah Scriven 10th Nov 2025

    Having recieved compassionate and efficient service four years ago on the sudden death of my brother, I had no hesitation in asking Waters to organise my mother's recent funeral. My thanks to David, Simon, Alison and Tracy for smoothing my path at a difficult time.

  • 5 Heather Williams 31st Oct 2025


    Dave and his team were really kind. My Dad’s service was really beautiful. I thanked them very much for respect, kindness, and patience. Thank you.

  • 5 Deborah Evans 26th Oct 2025

    I cannot recommend Waters&Sons enough. David arranged everything that I asked for perfectly for my brother. Added to that the small details on the actual day of the funeral that they do automatically were first class they made all the difference showing caring, respect etc was so much more than I expected.
     I have arranged funerals for other members of family with other funeral directors that did not compare to this one.
    I cannot recommend them enough. First class, if I could give more than 5 stars I would.

  • 5 William Burns 17th Aug 2025

    Thank you Waters & Sons, the team were all very professional and a special thankyou to David Waters who was so very attentive.

    A lovely send off for our daughter Sarah Jane Burns.

  • 5 Sally Skora 17th Aug 2025

    Overall excellent service, very friendly and understanding of all your needs at a very painful time in life. Would recommend David and the team.

  • 5 Matt Strange 11th Aug 2025

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    We cannot thank Waters & Sons Funeral Directors enough for their kindness, professionalism, and compassion during such a difficult time. From start to finish, every detail was handled with care and respect. David, in particular, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, guiding us with patience and understanding. The service was beautifully arranged, and they truly honored our loved one’s memory. We would highly recommend Waters & Sons to anyone in need of compassionate and professional funeral services.

  • 5 Aaron Rawlings 8th Jun 2025

    Waters and sons were fantastic from start to finish. Their help and guidance throughout was excellent. 

  • 3 Martin Nicholson 10th May 2025

    Didn’t get the feedback and support we needed. 
    Although not directly their fault the spiritualist celebrant that was used was awful. Got my name wrong in the service, repeated herself, didn’t close the service just signalled music and got some details confused. Didn’t acknowledge us on arrival and just walked away afterwards At least it was memorable for the wrong reasons. Martin (or my new alter ego Matthew!!)

  • 5 Catrina Coxhead 31st Mar 2025

    Nothing was too much trouble.  Extremely professional.  

  • 5 Wendy Welstead 25th Mar 2025

    Walter’s and Sons dealt with my husbands funeral preparations with kindness and dignity and I felt reassured that they took good care of him. 
    When it came to the funeral itself, everything ran very smoothly and they were extremely professional. 
    I would not hesitate to recommend their services. 

  • 5 Susan Saidi 19th Mar 2025

    Waters & Sons provided an  excellent and caring service throughout the process of organising my mum’s funeral.
    I would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Beryl Hawkins 9th Mar 2025

    You made this sad day for me bearable.You were extremely supportive of myself and the family, and guided me through the procedures prior to the funeral, at the funeral, and also afterwards

    Thank you so much all of you.

    Regards

    Beryl

  • 5 Sarah Williams 31st Jan 2025

    Waters and Sons have been absolutely amazing. I cannot thank them enough for their support, compassion, empathy and kindness. All throughout our time with them, they have just been brilliant. They looked after Mum so compassionately, with so much respect. We will always be grateful, and thankful for their support, advice and guidance. So a big THANK YOU to you all. Xxxxxx

  • 5 Trevor Hillary 26th Jan 2025

    David and his team were excellent guiding us through the harrowing time following our son’s death. They were sympathetic and caring. 

  • 5 David McWilliams 18th Jan 2025

    I cannot thank your team enough for the compassion and dedication shown throughout Vera s funeral, you are a credit to your profession, I shall recommend you to everyone I meet in the same situation as I was thankyou.

  • 5 Loraine Brown 3rd Dec 2024

    I can’t recommend their services highly enough.  My mum was a resident at Snowdrop Place Care Home and the staff were blown away with sensitivity and respect given when she was collected by David.  The staff are always at the end of the phone and nothing is too much trouble and everyone are so supportive at this stressful time.

  • 5 PAUL HORTON 13th Aug 2024

    They're lovely people to deal with always available on the end of the phone. Nothing is too much trouble for them and very very respectful of your wishes.

  • 5 Shaun Grant 23rd Jul 2024

    Excellent service gave my wonderful wife a respectful send off

  • 5 Christine Smith 15th Jul 2024

    Over and above for the day wonderful attention and kindness shown though out the whole process

Address
106 Spring Rd
Sholing
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 2QB

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Annie Crook 28th Mar 2026

David and Simon were amazing ,so kind and did every they could to make things easier for me , I would truly recommend Waters and Son,so glad i trusted them to look after my dear Husband

Maria Marley 14th Jan 2026

As a family we had a fantastic service. We were supported and kept up to date with what was a difficult time for our family. Thank you.

Marilyn Mortimer 14th Dec 2025

An amazing service from start to finish. If you pick Waters & Sons, you are guaranteed a great, attention to deal, free from hassle, service. They took control of mums funeral, asking us what we wanted, guiding us with their thoughts and suggestions to ensure we got what we wanted. From the moment they collected mum into their care I knew we had made the right decision to use them. Thank you Simon, David, Becky and Alison for your time and support, you made it a lot easier for us. 

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