Ives & Shand Funeral Service
Parkstone
Ives & Shand are trusted funeral directors in Poole and Parkstone, supporting families across Parkstone, Branksome, Westbourne, Canford Cliffs, Lilliput, Penn Hill, Ashley Cross, Oakdale and the surrounding Dorset area. Our local team can help with church funeral services, cremations, burials, non-religious funerals, direct cremation and personal celebrations of life. The branch is also home to The Seaview Suite, our private ceremony room in Parkstone for smaller, personal funeral services and wakes.
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Funeral services in Poole, Parkstone and surrounding areas
Our Ives & Shand team supports families across Poole, Parkstone and the surrounding area. We help with funeral arrangements that reflect the wishes, beliefs and personality of your loved one.
We can arrange traditional church services, cremation services, cemetery burials, woodland burials, non-religious funerals and smaller private ceremonies. We also support families who would like a service in a local church, chapel or place of worship before a burial or cremation.
Our team can liaise with ministers, celebrants, churches, crematoria, cemeteries and local venues. This helps bring every part of the funeral together with care and attention.
Church funeral services in Poole and Parkstone
Many families still value the comfort of a funeral service in a local church, chapel or place of worship. Ives & Shand can help arrange church funeral services across Poole, Parkstone and nearby communities.
We can support you with ministers, orders of service, music, flowers, transport and the wake afterwards. We can also help with burial or cremation arrangements after the church service.
We believe families should be able to choose the setting that feels right for them. For some families, that may be a church service. For others, it may be a crematorium service, a graveside service, a non-religious ceremony, or a private gathering in The Seaview Suite at our Parkstone funeral home.
The Seaview Suite ceremony room in Parkstone
The Seaview Suite at Ives & Shand gives families the option of a smaller, personal funeral service. It offers a calm and private setting at our Parkstone funeral home.
The room can seat up to 40 guests and is suitable for intimate to medium-sized gatherings. Families can include music, photo slideshows, video tributes and personal themes. This helps reflect the life and character of your loved one.
Services can also be arranged at weekends. This gives families more flexibility for relatives and friends who may need to travel. In addition, on-site wake and catering options allow guests to remain together after the service.
Areas we serve from our Parkstone funeral home
Our Parkstone funeral directors support families across Poole, Parkstone, Branksome, Westbourne, Canford Cliffs and Lilliput. We also support families in Penn Hill, Ashley Cross, Lower Parkstone, Oakdale, Wallisdown and nearby Dorset communities.
Families can visit us at our Parkstone branch. Alternatively, you can speak to our team by phone at any time.
Personal attention
When arranging a funeral in Poole or Parkstone, our team will support you with care, respect and attention to detail. We will guide you through each step of the process.
As a result, you can make informed choices at a difficult time. Our aim is to help you arrange a personal and dignified funeral that reflects the life and wishes of your loved one.
We can also talk you through funeral costs, available packages and third-party fees, so you understand the choices before making decisions. This includes guidance on coffins, transport, ceremony options and other elements of the funeral.
As a result, you can make informed choices at a difficult time. Our aim is to help you arrange a personal and dignified funeral that reflects the life and wishes of your loved one.
What families say about Ives & Shand
Families who have reviewed Ives & Shand Funeral Service in Parkstone on Trustpilot have left 5-star feedback for the team. Reviews often mention kindness, reassurance, communication and personal care.
These are the qualities our Parkstone funeral directors aim to bring to every family we support across Poole, Parkstone and the surrounding area.
Thinking ahead with funeral plans
Pre-paid funeral plans can help relieve some of the pressure on your loved ones. They allow you to record your wishes in advance and make financial provision for the funeral.
Our team at Ives & Shand in Poole and Parkstone can talk you through the available options. They can also answer any questions you may have.
Call us anytime
For bereavement support, funeral arrangements, funeral advice and more, call us at any time on 01202 716 500. The team at Ives & Shand Funeral Directors in Poole and Parkstone are here whenever you need us.
Our door is always open to families who need guidance or support. We know how difficult it can be to arrange a funeral. That is why our local team is available to help at any time.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Ives & Shand for funeral guidance and support in Poole, Parkstone and the surrounding area.
Directions to our funeral directors in Poole and Parkstone
Ives & Shand in Parkstone is located opposite the Old Police Station, on the corner of Ashley Road and Farcroft Road. We have off-road car parking available if required.
Get directions, or visit our branches page to explore our other local funeral directors in Dorset.
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FAQs about Ives & Shand Funeral Directors in Poole and Parkstone
Do Ives & Shand arrange funerals across Poole?
Yes. Ives & Shand support families across Poole, Parkstone, Branksome, Westbourne, Canford Cliffs, Lilliput, Penn Hill, Ashley Cross, Oakdale and the surrounding area.
Can you arrange a church funeral service in Poole or Parkstone?
Yes. We can help arrange funeral services at local churches, chapels and places of worship. This includes support with ministers, music, orders of service, flowers, transport and onward burial or cremation arrangements.
Does Ives & Shand have a ceremony room?
Yes. Ives & Shand is home to The Seaview Suite, a private ceremony room in Parkstone for smaller, personal funeral services. The room can seat up to 40 guests and offers audio and visual tribute facilities, personalised themes and on-site wake options.
Can we hold a wake at Ives & Shand?
Yes. The Seaview Suite has on-site wake and catering options. This allows families and guests to remain together after the service.
Is Ives & Shand a funeral home in Poole?
Yes. Ives & Shand Funeral Service is a funeral home in Parkstone, supporting families across Poole and the surrounding area. Our local team can help with funeral arrangements, church services, cremations, burials, direct cremation and personal funeral services.
Can you help with both religious and non-religious funerals?
Yes. Our team can support church funerals, services led by ministers of faith, celebrant-led funerals, non-religious funerals, cremations, burials and private family ceremonies.
Can I read reviews for Ives & Shand Funeral Service in Parkstone?
Yes. Families can read independent reviews for Ives & Shand Funeral Service in Parkstone on Trustpilot. Reviewers have left 5-star feedback and mentioned the team’s care, compassion, communication and support during difficult times.
Can I arrange a pre-paid funeral plan through Ives & Shand?
Yes. Our Parkstone team can talk you through pre-paid funeral plans and explain the options available.
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Get in touch with us
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm. We are available by phone 24 hours a day, every day of the year for immediate need.
568 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 OAG
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.
Meet Marcella McDonagh
Funeral Director
Marcella worked at a funeral home in Sheffield before she joined our team as a Funeral Director in Poole 2004. Marcella has the National Association of Funeral Directors Diploma in Funeral Directing. She enjoys horse riding, circuit training, coastal walks and cooking.
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.
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.
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.
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