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Douch Family Funeral Directors is a family-operated, independent funeral home nestled in the heart of Dorset. We have taken pride in serving the community for decades, emphasising the individual needs of every family, offering compassionate support, and delivering personalised funeral services. Our reach extends across key parts of the Dorset region, including Wimborne, Poole, Wareham, Swanage, Corfe Mullen, Blandford, and Ferndown. Each of our branches is independently operated, signifying our commitment to local services while harnessing the strengths of a wider network. Our comprehensive suite of funeral services are designed to meet a variety of needs. From funeral planning and arranging, where we guide families through the challenging process, to providing counsel on unique options such as woodland burials and memorials, we aim to offer diverse choices that respect and celebrate the life of loved ones. We also provide pre-paid funeral plans, offering peace of mind by helping families prepare for the future. Understanding the emotional and financial benefits of pre-planning, we aim to make this process as straightforward and comforting as possible. A cornerstone of our identity is the longstanding tradition of service in Dorset. Some of our independently-operated branches trace their establishment back to the 1800s, demonstrating a heritage of trust and reliability in the community. At Douch Family Funeral Directors, we recognise that not every family wishes for a traditional funeral in a church, crematorium, or burial ground. To accommodate varying preferences, we offer bespoke funeral ceremony rooms as an alternative, providing a more intimate or customisable environment for farewells. Among our facilities, our Ives & Shand Funeral Service in Parkstone, Lesley Shand Funeral Service in Corfe Mullen and Blandford each offer Ceremony Rooms with a capacity for up to 40 people. These serene, welcoming spaces can be personalised to reflect the unique life being celebrated. For larger gatherings, we have recently expanded our facilities with the construction of a ceremony room and catering suite at AE Jolliffe & Son Funeral Directors in Ferndown. With its modern amenities, this venue can comfortably host up to 80 guests. At the heart of our work, Douch Family Funeral Directors strives to offer choices that cater to each family's unique preferences, ensuring that every farewell we arrange is dignified, memorable, and truly representative of the individual being remembered. We are committed to serving the Dorset community with heartfelt professionalism and unwavering dedication.
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- Douch Family Funeral Directors: Providing Personalised and Compassionate Funeral Services in Dorset. We prioritise your unique needs, offering a variety of services including funeral planning, woodland burials, memorials, and pre-paid funeral plans. Our independently operated branches span across Dorset, offering bespoke ceremony rooms for intimate farewells. Serving the community since the 1800s, we're committed to ensuring every farewell is dignified and memorable. Share your experiences with us on TrustPilot.
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Leigh Road 7, BH21 1AB, Wimborne, United Kingdom
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Gemma and the Staff at the Wareham…
Gemma and the Staff at the Wareham office were so amazing and helpful. They guided us through the process with sensitivity and patience. On the actual day of both services they were all brilliant we did not have to worry about a thing and gave our Dad the most wonderful send off.
The team at A E Joliffe Ferndown have…
The team at A E Joliffe Ferndown have been wonderful throughout.
All our wishes were met with sensitivity and compassion.
Never having organised a close family funeral I found the advice and guidance provided by them to be invaluable.
Perfectly prepared funeral arrangements, which went without a hitch, allowed the family to focus on saying goodbye to a cherished loved one.
Truly nothing was too much trouble for them and I very much appreciate the service we received.
Sincerely with much thanks. A
We recently used Douch Family Funeral…
We recently used Douch Family Funeral Directors for my nan's funeral, and I cannot thank them enough for their incredible support, compassion, and professionalism. Every detail was handled with such care and respect, which brought a lot of comfort to our family during a very difficult time. The staff were wonderful from start to finish. Truly a 5-star service
For my Fathers ceremony
I spoke with Peter Short who assured me he would help/arrange and take a lot of pressure off me - and he DID. He is an absolutely brilliant marvellous and a lovely man. On the day he dressed beautifully and walked in front of the cars from the Flat all the way to the church. With passion/flair/respect/decorum/elegance/sensitivity/charm and manners. He looked after 17 of family members and instructing us all the way to the Crematorioum and then back to the church with flowers. I have already told EVERYONE local in the VILLAGE how lovely it all was and how effortless and seamless it all ran....

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Albert Marsh
Albert Marsh, Wareham, were caring, respectful and super efficient when arranging my mother’s cremation service. Ollie could not have been more helpful or kind. I would definitely recommend them.

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Peter was so helpful
Peter was so helpful, supportive and kind from the first contact through to the funeral day. Explained all options thoroughly.
Was so respectful and made a very difficult time a little easier.

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Nick was incredible throughout the…
Nick was incredible throughout the whole process. Respectful and compassionate throughout!

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we were very pleased that we used…
we were very pleased that we used Lesley Shand.Peter was very helpfull and caring and even delivered my husbands ashes to me. highly recommend this company!!

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I'm so glad I used Douch family funeral
I entrusted my husband with the Ashley Rd funeral home. They were so thoughtful,understanding and supportive. Marcella was especially kind and helpful. She even helped me down load photos for the wake and helped me afterwards with my wishes for the ashes. She was always available for advise or just a friendly chat.
The service was beautiful ,professional and everything ran on time and as planned. I felt from the very beginning my husband was in good hands.
I would highly recommend anyone to entrust their loved ones with the Douch family funeral services.
the friendliness and helpfulness of the…
the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff especially gemma she was so kind and caring

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We were very pleased with the funeral
We were very pleased with the funeral, everything went so well. We could not have planned it better.

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Exceptional Service
Funeral Director Olly Oddy, celebrant Neil Prince and the rest of the team at Albert Marsh in Wareham were so helpful, caring and thoughtful. Their advice and attention to detail was truly exceptional. They took care superbly of all the arrangements for our family.

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The care Jolliffes gave us
The care Jolliffes gave us, from collecting my darling mum to their kindness when we were organising her funeral and the care and attention on the day of the funeral, nothing was too much trouble.

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Organising mum’s funeral . . .
Losing our mum was a tough experience for our family and we are so grateful for the kindness and compassion given to us by all the staff at A E Jolliffe. They treated mum with care, dignity and respect and supported us every step of the way. Nothing was too much trouble and they helped us give mum the beautiful farewell she deserved. We are very grateful for all their care and support during a heartbreaking time.

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Everything was good.
Everything was so well organised and made easy for us to cope with mums passing.

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Exceptional friendly & totally professional.
Exceptional friendly, professional service. All the staff are a credit to the company and they treat everyone with dignity throughout difficult times. A special thank you to Danielle at Lesley Shand Corfe Mullen.

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The staff at Lesley Shands are just so very caring and professional
When I first met Danielle at Lesley Shands she was just so caring. She explained each step of the way and although I was devastated at the loss of my husband, she really did help and made everything that bit easier to cope with and explained everything in detail. Natalie, the receptionist has also been brilliant and also so very caring. Nothing was too much trouble for either of them and it was an absolute pleasure to pop in to see them. They were also so very reverend about everything and never rushed me when a decision had to be made. I would thoroughly recommend them.

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