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Independent Funeral Directors
Serving Dorset for over 110 years

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You can call our team at AE Jolliffe & Son in Ferndown at any time of the day or night and our local funeral directors will support you through this difficult time. At Douch Family Funeral Directors, we have been taking care of people in Ferndown and the surrounding areas since 1922.

We understand that funeral service arrangements involve making a lot of decisions, so we want to make things as easy as we can for you. We will guide you through the whole process to make sure all your funeral wishes are fulfilled. At AE Jolliffe & Son Funeral Directors in Ferndown, we offer several types of funeral services, including cremations, non-religious funerals, and woodland burials.

Our team of funeral directors in Dorset will be there for you whenever you need us. We can visit you in the comfort of your own home or support you in our comfortable and quiet offices in Ferndown. Wherever we talk, you can always rely on our discretion and compassion.

We also offer pre-paid funeral plans.

 

Personal Attention

Our customers are at the forefront of our core values. At Douch Family Funeral Directors we know how difficult bereavement is and how it affects us all differently. At our local funeral directors in Ferndown, you can rest assured you will be taken care of. Whether you need advice, bereavement support, or dignified funeral service arrangements for your loved one, you can rely on us. AE Jolliffe Funeral Directors in Ferndown tailor and accommodate for each individual so that you can receive a personalised service.

 

Have You Considered A Pre-Paid Funeral?

If you are worried about leaving your funeral service arrangements and costs to loved ones, you can plan your funeral in advance. At AE Jolliffe & Son Funeral Directors in Ferndown, we can help guide you through this process. To find out more about our pre-paid funeral plans, visit our funeral directors in Ferndown today, and we’ll talk you through the details.

 

Douch Family Funeral Directors

Our local funeral directors branch in Ferndown is one of the many Douch Family Funeral Directors in Dorset. As a family-run business, we want all our services and support to be as accessible as possible for everyone. If you are looking for trustworthy and compassionate funeral directors in Ferndown, please get in touch.

Alternatively, for other funeral directors in Dorset, find the contact details for our other branches here.

 

Refurbishment

We are extremely proud and happy about the renovation of our AE Jolliffe & Son branch in Ferndown, which was completed in time for our centenary year in 2022.

Available Options

Flowers

Catering

Transport Vehicles

Service Sheets

Please ask our team for further information.

Get in touch with us

Office hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm

17 Victoria Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HT

Debbie Brown

Meet Debbie Brown

Branch Manager

Since joining the funeral industry in 2019, Debbie has trained as a Lay Pastoral Assistant and specialises in professional and friendly bereavement support for local parishioners in the community. “My favourite thing about my role is being part of the Douch Family and feeling you make a difference with everything that you do.” Having lived locally all her life, Debbie enjoys walking in the Dorset countryside and beaches and the occasional Purbeck Cider in Swanage. Given the opportunity to travel through time, Debbie would go back and spend time with loved ones lost.

Adrian Read

Meet Adrian Read

Funeral Director

Adrian has worked locally in the funeral business for over 40 years and joined us in 2013. His knowledge of the local area and people is exceptional. He is a vintage machinery and rally enthusiast.

Kerry Crowson

Meet Kerry Crowson

Funeral Director

Kerry has over 16 years of experience in the funeral profession and is known for her calm, caring, and professional approach, providing thoughtful support to families during their most difficult times. Kerry is a devoted mum of five and granny to three, who loves spending time with her pets and walking her dogs in the New Forest or along the beach. She’s well-travelled and enjoys a good Costa Coffee.

Helen Dean

Meet Helen Dean

Funeral Support Manager

Helen lives in Blandford with her husband and three sons. She loves netball and has recently completed her Level 2 coaching course, coaching the junior players at North Dorset Netball Club. Helen is known for her creativity and thoughtful approach to her work, always finding meaningful ways to help and support families during their time of loss. She feels passionate about being able to make a difference to those experiencing the passing of a loved one.

Jedda Hunt

Meet Jedda Hunt

Office Administrator

Jedda brings a wealth of experience and genuine compassion to her work, finding it a privilege to support families during their time of loss. Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dog along the beach, spending time outdoors, and exploring new places with her husband on their motorcycles.

Vincent White

Meet Vincent White

Funeral Service Manager

Vincent joined the company in 2000 working for Lesley Shand in Corfe Mullen and has since brought his wealth of experience in the industry to our Ferndown, Parkstone, and Wimborne teams. Vincent now joins the Ferndown team as Funeral Service Manager.

Brian Richmond

Meet Brian Richmond

Funeral Operative

Brian lives in Wimborne with his wife, and they have two grown children. Brian has been locally involved with the funeral industry all his life, and now brings his experience to our Ferndown team.

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