Colin Hayley & Tapper Funeral Service Office in New Milton Hampshire
The Hayley name has been associated with serving bereaved families in Highcliffe, New Milton and the surrounding areas for more than fifty years. Colin Hayley was a Funeral Director in New Milton from the 1950’s until only just before his death in 2014; an extraordinary personal commitment to his local community.
In 1992, Colin Hayley and the Tapper Family joined forces and opened a funeral home in Old Milton Road, and in 1995, a further funeral home was opened in Lymington Road, Highcliffe. Colin's son Julian followed in his father’s footsteps, joining the Company in 1993 and in turn, Julian’s wife Sue soon afterwards.
Since 2022 Jack Stanisstreet and Caroline Rampino joined the team heading up the New Milton Funeral Home with an emphasis on working closely with the local communities.
New Milton is proud to have its very own ceremony hall. A beautiful, relaxed, alternative setting for families who may not want the traditional crematorium venue, where it can sometimes feel like a conveyor belt.
Each service is tailored to suit the families wishes, whether that is a more traditional service or a lively celebration of life with a champagne toast. Please do feel free to come and take a look for yourself.
Complete Funeral Services for Dorset and Hampshire
From our New Milton funeral home on Old Milton Road, families can access the full range of services provided by Tapper Funeral Service and Harbour View Crematorium.
Although we are firmly part of the local community, every arrangement is supported by the wider expertise, facilities, and care of our dedicated team.
From Traditional Funerals to Simple Direct Cremations and Celebrations of Life
Whether you are planning a traditional funeral, considering a service at Harbour View, or looking for a more personal or non-religious ceremony, everything can be arranged through our New Milton office.
The cost of a funeral depends on the level of service you, the family or the deceased loved one choose to have. There is a growing trend towards simple unattended or direct cremations without a formal ceremony, followed by a celebration of life gathering at a venue of choice convenient for all friends and family.
Pre-paid Funeral Plans and Bereavement Support
We also offer pre-paid funeral plans for those wishing to make arrangements in advance, along with direct cremation options, including unattended cremations for a simple and lower-cost choice.
Support continues beyond the funeral, with free access to the Outlook Bereavement support service, offering guidance and reassurance in the weeks and months following the loss of a loved one.
Our aim is always to provide compassionate, locally delivered care, supported by the full professional experience of Tapper Funeral Service, a family-owned and operated company helping bereaved local families since 1904.
Get In Touch
- Address: 51 - 53 Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6DJ
- What3words: ///connected.ideas.exit
- Email: newmilton@tapperfuneralservice.co.uk
- Phone: 01425 629000
Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD)
Signatories to the UK Funeral Director Code
Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for prepaid funeral plans