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.

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

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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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasise the care and support they received throughout the funeral arrangement process, describing the staff as patient, compassionate and genuinely invested in helping them through a difficult time. Families frequently mention that nothing was too much trouble, that they felt listened to, and that staff guided them with sensitivity while respecting their wishes and involving them in decisions about how to honour their loved one.

Several families return to how smoothly the funeral day itself ran, noting that attention to detail made the service feel personal and meaningful, and that the professionalism of the staff allowed them to focus on saying goodbye rather than worrying about logistics. A number mention specific gestures—thoughtful suggestions about the service, small touches like flowers or blankets, or going beyond standard arrangements—that made the day feel specially tailored to their family.

Families consistently highlight the availability and responsiveness of staff, describing them as always at the end of the phone, quick to answer questions, and ready to accommodate late changes or unusual requests without fuss or frustration.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Shirley Foley 15th Jan 2022

    Gave me and my family the help and support we needed with the funeral arrangements for our Mother. Making the experience special for us on the day and giving our Mum the send off she deserved. .

  • 4 Kevin Dyke 11th Jan 2022

    Simon & Alison where very thoughtful & helpful 
    Thank you 

  • 5 Elizabeth Havlin 21st Dec 2021

    Simon and his team made a very sad time, much easier. Everything was organised with ease and the actual funeral was smooth and easy which let us concentrate on the actual day. Highly recommend Waters and Son.

  • 5 Colin Contreras 13th Nov 2021

    From start to finish the service received was first class. What is a stressful heartbreaking time, everything was planned with attention to detail with empathy and a touch of timely humour which was needed.
    A special mention to Becky who was fantastic throughout the planning process. Everyone involved is a credit to their profession. Thank you

  • 5 Michael Ereaut 18th Oct 2021

    I would recommend this family run firm to anyone they are simply awesome
    Simon and Becky were truly amazing there kindness and willingness to help had no bounds, The whole team on the day of the funeral worked to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease the order of service pamphlets were wonderful with pictures of the whole family and Liza the Celebrant was brilliant could not of asked for a better send off for my Mum what a truly wonderful family run business it genuinely felt like there family was looking after my family
    Many many thanks
    Mike & Sarah

  • 5 Nicola Matthews 14th Oct 2021

    What can I say… Thank you does not seem enough, Simon and his team made this journey for us some what easier. From the service they provided to us as a family,to the utmost care, respect  and compassion that they gave my dad. They simple are incredible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts ‘from our family to yours’ 

  • 5 SHAUN HEATON 8th Oct 2021

    Simon, Becky and the team are amazing in what are very difficult times. They show genuine care and compassion and we couldn’t of got through tour loss without them. Words can’t describe how much respect we have for what they do 

  • 5 Susan Saidi 1st Oct 2021

    Waters and Sons provided an excellent service with sensitivity and efficiency. They helped us through a very difficult time ensuring everything went to plan and as smoothly as possible.
    I would highly recommend them

  • 5 Andy Holland 4th Sep 2021

    Simon and his staff was very good with the passing of my wife could not ask any more very good and could not ask any more

  • 5 Marlene Doughty 4th Sep 2021

    Nothing was to much trouble they are so helpful  and compassionate I would highly recommend them it’s a heart breaking time for anyone that needs a funeral director but they really help *****

  • 5 Lynn Dutnall 2nd Sep 2021

    Thoughtful, compassionate, efficient. I would certainly recommend Waters and Sons

  • 5 John Carter 1st Sep 2021

    Saying goodbye to a loved one is an extremely difficult process. The care, guidance and support we received from Waters & Sons was excellent every step of the way. We would like to express a huge heart felt thank you for helping and guiding us through it. Best regards John & Leanne.

  • 5 Graham Stephens 30th Aug 2021

    Simon and his team were very helpful , respectful and professional and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better.

  • 5 Mel Stray 24th Aug 2021

    Simon an all the staff were very kind an caring an gave my beautiful daughter the best send off tht she deserved ! Thank you so much x

  • 5 Katherine Gibson 9th Aug 2021

    Becky was very supportive to the family and worked really well with the army lads. Nothing was a problem excellent service 

  • 5 Sue Harwood 8th Aug 2021

    Waters and Sons were really brilliant, in particular Becky. Thoughtful, professional and caring. Just what’s needed when you’ve lost a loved one! 

  • 5 Hilary Macey 30th Jul 2021

    All the staff,at waters & son at spring road Southampton,were excellent,they took care of myself and my two children,nothing was to much trouble, they also took great care of my husband Kevin, anyone looking for a funeral directors I would happily recommend waters and son.

  • 5 Paulina Wielgos 11th Jul 2021

    Absolutely lovely service, I would recommend Waters and sons. They were respectful, kind and helpful.

  • 4 Christine Curry 30th Jun 2021

    My mums funeral was just what we asked for.  My dad was  at ease with the arrangement s that my brother and I organised  together for him. In particular the  journey to the cemetery was so peaceful and gave us time to reflect on mum and my dad his wife Joyce. The service was also just what we asked for.  Thank you. Christine. 

  • 4 Robin Waters 21st Jun 2021

    This was the second time we used Waters & Sons in 12 months. They are a very competent funeral directors 

  • 5 John Mouland 6th Jun 2021

    Really cared not just for Cheryl but also for us as a family. Extremley compassionate and supportive.

  • 5 Daniel Pratap 30th Jan 2021

    It's a difficult time to lose a loved one, the staff at Waters & Son and in particular Alison were always there for support and guidance for the funeral arrangements.

  • 5 Melanie & Kevin Banting 21st Dec 2020

    Very professional and efficient with a personal touch. Thank you for all your help and support during a very difficult time.

  • 5 Christopher Cole 6th Dec 2020

    Very professional and obliging first class 

  • 5 Joe, Sue , Steph and Josh Simmons 16th Nov 2020

    I can’t speak highly enough of Waters & Sons in helping our family following my Mums recent passing. You will not be  disappointed with the compassionate support from Simon, Alison and Shana who clearly pride themselves with their personalised service. They were all so caring  and nothing was to much trouble. Also a big thank you to Martyn Douglas for the service he conducted for my mum Janet  which was exactly what we wanted.
    All the team made a very sad time more bearable. Once again thank you. Joe.

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Shirley Foley 15th Jan 2022

Gave me and my family the help and support we needed with the funeral arrangements for our Mother. Making the experience special for us on the day and giving our Mum the send off she deserved. .

Kevin Dyke 11th Jan 2022

Simon & Alison where very thoughtful & helpful  Thank you 

Elizabeth Havlin 21st Dec 2021

Simon and his team made a very sad time, much easier. Everything was organised with ease and the actual funeral was smooth and easy which let us concentrate on the actual day. Highly recommend Waters and Son.

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