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Independent Funeral Directors
Serving Dorset for over 110 years

“The cost of saying goodbye should never tarnish the memories”

We believe everyone deserves the send off that’s most appropriate for them. That’s why we help you find the most value from a farewell that best reflects the life they’ve lived, and the person they’ll always be.

We offer a comprehensive range of funeral packages priced fairly on the high-quality services we provide. Our bespoke Funeral Packages are also available with Optional Extras to help you create a funeral service that is unique to the person who has passed away.

Quality, honesty, and a service you can trust. Our core values go beyond the funeral service to provide you with the aftercare you deserve after a difficult loss.

Funeral packages are rarely a ‘one size fits all’ solution and need the time and care to be arranged. View the cost of each of our funeral packages below or get in touch with us today on 01202 367 307.

When comparing us to others, please note we do not ask for any deposits in advance when arranging a funeral (except when purchasing a direct unattended cremation).

All funeral directors are legally required to publish a Standardised Price List for a standardised set of products and services. This is to help you compare prices between different funeral directors.

The Attended Funeral from our Standardised Price List includes the minimal products and services that allow for a dignified funeral. The Optional Extras allow you to create a funeral service that is unique to the person who has passed away. When comparing our prices, you may find that our Funeral Packages offer better value, as some of the Optional Extras are already included

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...

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Lesley Shand Funeral Service

Corfe Mullen

Our local independent funeral directors in Corfe Mullen offer friendly and confidential service. We can be found on the corner of Heckford and Wareham...

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James Smith Funeral Directors

Swanage

Our local funeral directors in Swanage offer a friendly confidential service. As part of Douch Family Funeral Directors, we are here to help any...

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Ives & Shand Funeral Service in Poole

Parkstone

Ives and Shand Parkstone are our local funeral directors in Poole offering a friendly confidential service. As a branch of the Douch Family Funeral...

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Douch & Small Funeral Directors

Wimborne

Our local independent funeral directors in Wimborne offer a friendly and confidential service. We can be found in Leigh Road, which is on the...

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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...

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AE Jolliffe & Son Funeral Directors

Ferndown

Our local independent funeral directors in Ferndown offer an approachable and confidential service. AE Jolliffe & Son Ferndown branch is located on Victoria Road...

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Simple Funeral Package - Build your own

Simple Funeral Package - Build Your Own

AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
Our 'Simple' funeral package in Dorset offers essential elements for a respectable funeral service without unnecessary frills. Recognising that not everyone desires an elaborate or conventional funeral, we aim to provide a package that fulfils the fundamentals while maintaining quality. This option is suitable for both burial and cremation, and the family can help carry the coffin since only two pallbearers are included. However, additional pallbearers can be added to the funeral expenses if desired. Please be aware that a minimum of four pallbearers will be provided for a burial.
Professional Fees £1,115
Use of Premises and Equipment £510
Transportation £820
Total: £2,445
Choose your coffin from £295

 

For a more detailed breakdown of our Simple Funeral package, please click here.

Optional extras

Out of normal office hours transfer of the person who has died to our premises £160
**Viewing in our Chapel of Rest (includes hygienic treatment) £300
Funeral arrangements interview conducted outside of office hours £62
Provision of a limousine (Seats 7 passengers) £265
Two additional Pall Bearers to carry the coffin in the traditional way £106
Procession of a hearse only from private address. £54

For a more detailed list of our Optional Extras for this Simple Funeral package, please click here.

The above prices are our fees and do not include third-party costs, i.e. Crematorium or Burial fees. For further information on third-party costs and all other funeral service costs, please contact us.

Classic Funeral Package

Classic Funeral Package

BEST VALUE
AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
Our 'Classic' funeral package in Dorset is tailored for those who prefer a more customary funeral service. This option grants bereaved families full access to our premises, including the transfer of the deceased from the place of death and complete care until the funeral. Professional fees, use of our chapels, cortege, including a limousine to a local address, and provision of four pallbearers to carry the coffin in a traditional manner are all covered by the funeral costs. Our Chapels of Rest are available for paying your respects, at any time of day or night, upon appointment.
Professional Fees £1,115
Use of Premises and Equipment £720
Transportation £1,000
Total: £2,835
Choose your coffin from £395

 

For a detailed breakdown of what is included in our Traditional Funeral package, please click here.

Extras not included in the above package

Out of normal office hours transfer of the person who has died to our premises £160
For a Service prior to a Burial or Cremation i.e. Service in Church £95
Additional charge for two extra bearers £106
Coffin conveyed to home, Church or other venue over
one hour prior to the funeral service
£215
Coffin placed into home or Church the day before the funeral £415
Additional Limousine (first limousine included) £265
Provision of a saloon motorcar (Seats 3 passengers) £135

 

For a more detailed list of our Optional Extras for this Traditional Funeral package, please click here.

The above prices are our fees and do not include third-party costs, i.e. Crematorium or Burial fees. For further information on third-party costs and all other funeral service costs, please contact us.

Douch Exclusive

Douch Exclusive

AVAILABLE AT CORFE MULLEN, BLANDFORD, PARKSTONE, FERNDOWN
The 'Douch Exclusive' funeral package in Dorset covers the cost of funeral director services, including arrangements for the deceased such as transfer and care. The package offers a range of coffins starting from £295, which will be added to the overall funeral costs. The funeral service will take place in one of our our onsite ceremony rooms (please note that the cost of the Ferndown Ceremony Room is higher compared to our other ceremony rooms), and it is assumed that the family and mourners will convene there. Once the service is over, we will transport the coffin using an appropriate vehicle for an unattended committal without any family or mourners present.

 

Professional Fees £1115
Use of Premises and Equipment £885
Transportation £400
Total: £2,400
Choose your coffin from £295

 

The above package is for use of our Ceremony Rooms at Parkstone, Corfe Mullen and Blandford. For a more detailed breakdown of our prices, please click here.

Optional extras

Out of normal office hours transfer of the person who has died to our premises £160
**Viewing in our Chapel of Rest (includes hygienic treatment) £300
Provision of a hearse to convey the coffin to the Crematorium, if required (additional) £315
Provision of a limousine (Seats 7 passengers) £265
Committal Service to follow elsewhere, immediately after the service £106
Use of Ceremony Room for Catering immediately after the service £125

Disbursements

The following third-party Fees are in addition to the Funeral Directors Expenses and must be paid upfront.  For payment terms please see our Terms and Conditions.

BCP Cremation Fees (Direct Cremation) £385
Doctor’s Fee (Cremation Certificates, if required) £82
Minister or Celebrant Fee (If required, from) £250
Total: £717

Price Example

Using a Basic Elm Effect Coffin:

Professional, premises and equipment Fee £2,320
Elm effect Coffin £295
Disbursements £717
Total payment: £3,332

*The Direct Cremation will take place the next working day. If you wish to have the Cremation on the same day, the full Crematorium fee will be charged.

**This fee also applies if date of funeral more than 10 days after receiving the person who has died into our care.

For a more detailed list of our Optional Extras for this Exclusive Funeral package, please click here.

The above prices are our fees and do not include third-party costs, i.e. Crematorium or Burial fees. For further information on third-party costs and all other funeral service costs, please contact us.

Unattended Funeral

Unattended Direct Cremation

AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
In search of a budget-friendly alternative to the traditional funeral? Our Unattended Direct Cremation funeral package in Dorset might be just what you need. This package does not require family attendance, and you can conveniently schedule a memorial service at a time that suits you. However, before making a decision, consider our Douch 'Exclusive' Funeral Package. This unique offering allows for a personalised, intimate funeral service in one of our ceremony rooms before the direct cremation. As local funeral directors, we are dedicated to providing top-quality service, no matter the cost. Even without attendance, we pledge to fulfill your wishes and give your loved one the dignified funeral they deserve. Importantly, please be aware that the final invoice for the Unattended package must be settled before the funeral takes place

Experience our hassle-free Unattended Direct Cremation service in Dorset, an optimal choice for those who value privacy and wish to memorialise their loved ones in their own way. This service allows you to scatter your loved one’s ashes at a location of your choice. You can explore our wide selection of beautiful urns and keepsakes available for purchase at our online store, each carefully crafted to honour memories.

Our comprehensive Unattended Direct Cremation service in Dorset includes:

  1. Respectful transfer of the deceased person from the place of death to our premises (within a 20-mile radius) during regular office hours (an additional £160 is applicable for transfers outside normal hours).
  2. Personal care for the deceased person until the Direct Cremation.
  3. Supply of a dignified, simple coffin designed specifically for Direct Cremation.
  4. Handling of all necessary arrangements and paperwork required for Direct Cremation.
  5. Safe transport of the coffin to the crematorium in an appropriate vehicle.
  6. Provision of necessary staff at the crematorium to assist with moving the coffin on a bier.

Please note the following specifics about our Unattended Direct Cremation service in Dorset:

  • Full payment of Funeral Directors Fees and Disbursements must be made prior to the day of the funeral, either by credit/debit card, cash, or cheque. Please allow 3 clear working days for cheque clearance before the day of the funeral.
  • The Unattended Direct Cremation is a service without a funeral ceremony and is performed without mourners or family in attendance. The deceased will be transported to the closest crematorium at a date and time that is convenient for the Funeral Director.
  • During the funeral arrangement process, your Funeral Director will provide all necessary information regarding Disbursements, including Cremation and Doctor’s Fees.
  • The service price is based on the assumption that the cremated remains will be scattered in the Gardens of Remembrance at the crematorium or collected directly by the client within 28 days of the funeral service. Any alternate arrangements may incur additional costs.

But the journey of remembrance doesn’t end here. We recognise the importance of personal, intimate spaces to say your goodbyes. That’s why we offer beautifully-appointed private Ceremony Rooms for personalised memorial services. This flexible space can be tailored to create a truly bespoke commemoration that resonates with the life lived. Whether you desire a memorial service or a private funeral ceremony, our compassionate team is on hand to facilitate your needs and ensure the occasion is as unique as the life it celebrates. Reach out to us for more details on how we can help design these moments of remembrance.

We also cater to burials and can provide pricing details upon request.

Disbursements

The following third-party Fees are in addition to the Funeral Directors Expenses.

Bournemouth Crematorium Fees (Direct Cremation) £385
Doctor’s Fee (Cremation Certificate, if required) £82
Total: £467

Price Example

Our Fee £1,595
Disbursements £467
Total payment: £2,062

 

To download this funeral package, please click here

Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard Exclusive

AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
Situated in the picturesque Isle of Purbeck, with breathtaking views of Corfe Castle, Kingston Country Courtyard provides an ideal setting for personalised farewells. We can offer a range of choices to honour and celebrate the life of your loved one. Equipped with suitable audio-visual facilities for your personalised tributes, Kingston Country Courtyard accommodates gatherings of up to 140 attendees. After the service, the venue seamlessly transforms to host a wake, where you can continue to reflect and connect with friends and family.

Kingston Country Courtyard Exclusive Price Includes:

(Disbursements include unattended cremation, Doctor’s fees & Minister or Celebrant’s fee. Example price is based on a service with 50 people in attendance)

  • The personal attention of the Funeral Director throughout the whole proceedings
  • Provision of a veneered oak coffin (upgrades are available)
  • Transfer of the deceased from place of death within a 20 mile radius during normal office hours
  • Preparation and care of the deceased prior to the funeral, family and friends are welcome to visit in our Chapel of Rest as many times as you would like by prior appointment
  • A memoriam page on our website which can be personalised with a photo gallery and where friends and relatives can make donations and leave messages of condolence
  • Supplying 50 quality colour printed orders of service
  • Catering for 50 people*
  • Providing bearers and Funeral Director throughout the funeral service
  • Coordinating and preparing any photo/video and music tributes for the service
  • The use of our hearse to convey your loved one from our private Chapel of Rest or a home address to Kingston Country Courtyard for the funeral service
  • Provision of one limousine, seating up to six mourners, to convey the family to Kingston Country Courtyard for the funeral service, where it will wait for up to four hours before returning the family home or to another local address
  • Receiving and caring for floral tributes before the funeral, including transporting them to the service location. The package includes a £100 contribution towards your floral tributes.
  • The full use of the 16th Century Barn including the use of the restaurant or garden whilst the Barn is reconfigured for refreshments
  • Collecting donations on behalf of your chosen charity, forwarding them to the charity and sending you a list of donors

Optional Extras

We are also available to arrange overnight accommodation, transportation of guests to and from airports, train stations and ferry terminals. The Kingston Country Courtyard offer on-site accomodation at preferential rates. Contact us for further details and pricing.

We can also arrange additional floral tributes and pedestals as well as announcements in the local and national press.

Burials

For burials, as interment fees vary greatly by location, we will inform you of any additional costs once we know this location.

* Buffet including 6 items plus unlimited tea and coffee. Catering priced for 50 people (alcoholic beverages extra). All dietary requirements can be catered for with advanced notice.

Extras

Additional Funeral Directors Services
Service Price
Additonal Limousine (first limousine included) £225
Floral Hearse £250
Motorcycle Hearse £POA
Vintage Lorry Hearse £POA
Motor Hearse of a different colour, make or model £POA
Horse drawn Black Hearse with a pair (2) of Horses £1,000
Horse drawn White Hearse with a pair (2) of white/grey horses £1,100
Horse drawn Black Hearse with a team (4) of horses £1,785
Horse drawn White Hearse with a team of (4) white/grey horses £1,925
Dove Release – Single Dove £POA
Dove Release – Pair of Doves £POA
Dove Release – Four Doves £POA
Butterfly Release, 10, 20 and 30 butterflies, from £135

The above is only a selection of additional services, please ask your Funeral Director for details of your specific requirements, together with requests regarding burial at sea, Floral Tributes, Printed Orders of Service, Condolence Stationary, Newspaper Notices, Acknowledgements and Catering

NB: If a horse drawn or other specialist hearse is requested, we will also provide our motor hearse as outlined above, to convey the floral tributes and to accompany the cortege.

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Children's Funerals

Our services are provided free of charge for children who have not reached the age of 16 years, excluding disbursements and any additional expenses.

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Paying for the Funeral

An invoice for the funeral and disbursements will be sent to you, your solicitor, bank or other designated person, approximately one week after.

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What to do with Ashes

We understand that losing a loved one is hard. Whilst dealing with grief, we can guide you on what to do with the ashes of your loved one?

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View our range of coffins

Coffins incur an additional cost, please visit our coffins section to see a selection of our available coffins.

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