Wellington City, Willis Street Chapel

The covered entrance of the Willis Street chapel, with a Lychgate hearse in the driveway

Our city chapel is at 306 Willis Street, on the corner, with a second way in from Aro Street. It seats 110, with room for another 50 people standing in the lounge next door.

There’s parking onsite for 21 cars, and we hold spaces near the door for immediate family. Step-free access from the carpark, and ramps where you need them.

Most families want to see the room before they decide anything. Call (04) 385 0745 any time and we’ll meet you there.

What the chapel has

Seating. 110 in the chapel, with a large lounge adjoining it and room for another 50 people standing.
Screens and sound. Several high-definition screens, with photographs, video and audio all run through one system. Speakers are built into the chapel, the lounge, the reflection rooms and outside, so people who end up standing out the door still hear the whole service. There are lecterns and microphones to suit whoever is speaking.
Livestreaming. Three cameras, built in, at different angles. Family who can’t travel see the service properly rather than one fixed wide shot. The link is private, and the recording is yours afterwards.
Rooms. A reception area of its own, separate from the main lounge. Two smaller reflection lounges, for anyone who needs a few minutes away from the room. A catering kitchen off the main lounge, so afternoon tea happens right where everyone already is.
Getting in and around. Step-free access and ramps from the carpark, an accessible bathroom, and mobility parking we can reserve for you.
Pets. Welcome.

The main lounge, with the doors through to the chapel open.

The team based at Willis Street

The funeral directors here live in Wellington. One of them will look after your family from the first call through to the day itself, so you’re not repeating yourself to someone new each time.

Meet our Wellington team

The Lychgate Funerals team together in the Willis Street lounge

Come and see the chapel

Most families want to stand in the room before they decide. We’ll walk you through it, show you where people sit, and answer whatever you want to ask.

Call (04) 385 0745

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Finding us, and where to park

306 Willis Street, Wellington. The chapel is on the corner of Willis and Aro Streets, and you can come in from either.

There is parking onsite for 21 cars. We hold the spaces near the door for immediate family and will discuss any mobility parking your family may need while we arrange the service.

Call (04) 385 0745 if you’re not sure where to go on the day. Someone answers, any hour.

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