Supporting the Oamaru community with heart
At Whitestone Funerals, we are deeply committed to our local Oamaru community. Supporting people is not just something we do when someone has died - it is part of who we are, every day of the year. Whether it is through quiet remembrance, joyful celebration, or important conversations, we believe in showing up for our community in meaningful ways.
Helping our community commemorate and remember
Remembrance matters. From ANZAC Day to Christmas, we help create moments that honour memory, connection, and care. These small acts of service are how we help people reflect and remember.
We are proud to support and organise:
ANZAC Day sponsorship of service sheets for ANZAC Day services
Rusty Mac Commemorative Bowls Tournament
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day posy giveaways in The Oamaru Cemetery and Westview Gardens
Sponsorship of the Colin Wheeler Commemorative Art Exhibition
Annual Remembrance Service
Community Christmas Remembrance Tree, with tags available for people to write names and messages
Helping our community create great memories
Life is full of moments worth celebrating. We proudly support local Oamaru events that bring people together through music, creativity, laughter, and connection - especially those that brighten someone’s day or help them feel included.
To help create lasting memories, we sponsor:
Oamaru’s three signature festivals: Jazz & Blues, Heritage, and Steampunk
The Garden Party for the Victorian Heritage Festival, with rest home residents specially invited
Helping to strengthen and educate our community
Conversations around death, dying, and grief can be hard - but they are necessary. We believe in helping the Oamaru community build knowledge, resilience, and confidence in facing these topics together.
Our contributions to education and support include:
Sponsorship of two suicide prevention workshops
Hosting a group of third-year medical students each year during their community engagement week
Community Open Day and casket Q&A sessions
Informative talks to social and community groups, including Age Concern
Exhibiting at the Positive Ageing Expo
We believe that strong communities are built on care, connection, and showing up for one another. Whether it is remembering, celebrating, or learning together, our funeral directors are proud to stand alongside the people of Oamaru.
We are here for you
If you need help with any practical matters or emotional support after a funeral, we are just a phone call away. Reach out to Whitestone Funerals.