Gisborne’s Evans Funeral Services bought by Australian company Propel Funeral Directors

Multimedia Journalist·Gisborne Herald·5 Aug, 2026 11:36 PM3 mins to read‌Gisborne’s oldest funeral service has been purchased from its local owners by a publicly listed Australian company. Photo/ Leonie SheehanGisborne’s oldest funeral service has been purchased from local owners by a publicly listed Australian company.Evans Funeral Services and Gisborne Tairāwhiti Cremation Services will join Australian funeral directors Propel Funeral Partners.The Gisborne business was bought by the Evans family from Tom Haisman in 1947. Jim and Neta