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Independent Funeral Directors
Serving Dorset for over 110 years

WE’RE COMMITTED TO HELPING YOU IN EVERY WAY

At a time of great sadness it can be hard to think straight; never mind make decisions about funeral service arrangements.

That’s why at Douch Family Funeral Directors you can call us any time, day or night, and we’ll help guide you every step of the way. Our funeral directors have a long history of helping families deal with their loved ones passing and offer essential guidance whenever you need it. We want to do everything we can to help you honour your loved one and make the memorial service unique to them.

We have several Douch Family Funeral Director branches in Dorset, so you can find one that’s local to you. Our expert funeral directors in Dorset are experienced and caring, they will do everything to ensure a dignified funeral service. From floral tributes to catering, we focus on the finer details to create a thoughtful farewell.

At Douch, our commitment to you doesn’t end on the day of the funeral. We understand that grief affects us all differently and at different times. That’s why our local funeral directors are always here to offer support and guidance as you cope with your loss after the funeral. We also run local bereavement support groups across Dorset, where we offer guidance from a qualified accredited councillor.

If you have any questions or would like to speak to a member of our team, don’t hesitate to contact us or visit your local Douch branch.

Making financial arrangements for your funeral

If you are worried about leaving the financial burden of planning a funeral service down to your family, you might consider planning your funeral in advance. We offer pre-paid funerals to give you and your loved ones peace of mind so that they can focus on making memories at your send off. This option also means that you can have a say in how your funeral service is arranged.

If you’d like to know more about our pre-paid funeral service options, visit your local Douch branch today or contact us, and we’ll talk you through the details.


Lesley Shand Funeral Service

Blandford

Our local independent funeral directors in Blandford offers a friendly and confidential service. We can be found on East Street's one way system just before the Town Centre. Off Road car parking available. We are here to help any time of the night or day.

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Lesley Shand Funeral Service

Corfe Mullen

Lesley Shand are trusted funeral directors in Corfe Mullen, supporting families across Corfe Mullen, Broadstone, Merley, Wimborne, Upton, Lytchett Matravers and the surrounding Dorset area. Our funeral home is located on the corner of Heckford Road and Wareham Road, opposite the parade of shops, with off-road parking available. Our local team can help with church funeral services, cremations, burials, woodland burials, non-religious funerals, direct cremation and personal celebrations of life. The branch is also home to The Orchard Room, our private ceremony room in Corfe Mullen for smaller, personal funeral services and wakes.

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James Smith Funeral Directors

Swanage

Our local funeral directors in Swanage offer a private and supportive service. James Smith Funeral Directors is part of Douch Family Funeral Directors, providing local support any time of the day or night and offering advice or guidance.

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Ives & Shand Funeral Service

Parkstone

Ives & Shand is an independent, family owned funeral director supporting families throughout Poole, Parkstone and the surrounding areas. As part of Douch Family Funeral Directors, our experienced local team provides personal and practical guidance whenever it is needed. We can help arrange cremations, burials, church services, non religious funerals, direct cremations and personal celebrations of life. Our Parkstone funeral home is also home to The Seaview Suite, a private ceremony room where families can hold a funeral service and gather together afterwards. If someone has died and you need our help, please call us at any time on 01202 716 500.

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Douch & Small Funeral Directors

Wimborne

Douch & Small Funeral Directors in Wimborne, Dorset offer compassionate and confidential funeral services. Our local funeral directors can be found in Leigh Road, which is located on the one-way system before The Quarter Jack Surgery. Off road parking is available. Our dedicated team at Douch & Small are here to help whenever you need us.

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Albert Marsh Funeral Directors

Wareham

Our local independent funeral directors in Wareham offer a friendly confidential service. We can be found in St Michaels Road just off West Street with off road parking available. We are here to help any time of the night or day.

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AE Jolliffe & Son Funeral Directors

Ferndown

AE Jolliffe & Son are trusted funeral directors in Ferndown, supporting families across Ferndown, West Moors, West Parley, St Leonards, St Ives and the surrounding Dorset area. Our branch is located on Victoria Road, close to the Ringwood Road traffic lights, with parking available for visitors. As part of Douch Family Funeral Directors, our local team provides caring, confidential support at any time, day or night. The branch is also home to The Sheila Kendrick Suite, our purpose-built ceremony room in Ferndown for personal funeral services and wakes.

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