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Funeral Packages & Prices

View our range of funeral packages below.

We offer a comprehensive range of funeral packages to help you create a dignified funeral service that uniquely represents the personality and preferences of the person who has passed away. Our staff will use their extensive knowledge to help you create a personalised funeral plan and to guide you through this difficult time.

There are two main components to the costs of funeral arrangements:

1. The Funeral Directors Services

The cost of providing our funeral package, the coffin of your choice and any further funeral services that you may choose.

2. Disbursements

Disbursements are third party fees such as Crematorium charges, Doctor’s and Minister’s fees, etc.

There may also be additional expenses for products and services such as:

  • Death announcements
  • Floral tributes
  • Catering
  • Printed Orders of Services

The total cost of a funeral package may vary greatly depending upon the services that you require and the choices you make. We will explain fully all of the options available to you, and the costs associated with each. We will always provide a detailed, written estimate of the funeral costs.

3. Funeral Service Payment

Please note we do not require a deposit before the funeral service*

As long-established funeral directors, we work on trust and understanding with our clients. An invoice (dated the day of the funeral) will be sent to the person arranging the funeral approximately one week after the funeral has taken place. Payment in full should be made within 28 days of the invoice.

*Excludes the Direct and Exclusive packages.

 

Simple Funeral - Build your own

SIMPLE FUNERAL - BUILD YOUR OWN

AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
This ‘Simple’ funeral package includes the simple essentials required for a dignified funeral service. The Simple Funeral option can be used for both Burial or Cremation. Personalise the funeral arrangements to your requirements by choosing from our optional extras.
Professional Fees £1000
Use of Premises and Equipment £405
Transportation £644*
Total: £2,049
Choose your coffin from £370

* Only two pall bearers provided. Family can assist with carrying the coffin or we can provide additional pall bearers at an additional cost.

For a more detailed breakdown of our prices, 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 £145
**Viewing in our Chapel of Rest (includes hygienic treatment) £205
Funeral arrangements interview conducted outside of office hours £97
Provision of a limousine (Seats 7 passengers) £235
Provision of a saloon motorcar (Seats 3 passengers) £125
Two additional Pall Bearers to carry the coffin in the traditional way £94
Viewing in our Chapels of Rest outside of normal office hours £37
Coffin conveyed into Church or home before the day of the funeral. £365
Funeral service held at separate location prior to burial or cremation. £78
Procession of a hearse only from private address. £45
Coffin conveyed to home, Church or other venue over one hour prior to the funeral service. £185
Delivery of flowers after the funeral to a hospital, nursing home etc,
Within a 10 mile radius of our premises		 £15

 

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

Traditional Funeral

Traditional Funeral

BEST VALUE
AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
This traditional funeral service includes the transfer of the person who has died from the place of death to our premises, professional fees, care of the person who has died until the funeral, use of visitation rooms, cortege via a local address and provision of bearers for the funeral service.
Professional Fees £995
Use of Premises and Equipment £610*
Transportation £865**
Total: £2,470
Choose your coffin from £370

* Includes viewing in our Chapels of Rest via appointment, any time, day or night.

** Includes the provision of a limousine to transport the mourners to and from the funeral service and four pall bearers to carry the coffin in the traditional way.

Extras not included in the above package

Out of normal office hours transfer of the person who has died to our premises £145
For a Service prior to a Burial or Cremation i.e. Service in Church £78
Additional charge for two extra bearers £94
Coffin conveyed to home, Church or other venue over
one hour prior to the funeral service		 £185
Coffin placed into home or Church the day before the funeral £365
Additional Limousine (first limousine included) £235
Provision of a saloon motorcar (Seats 3 passengers) £125
Horse drawn Hearse                                                                           (from) £1050
Hearse to convey flowers £250

 

To download this funeral specification, 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 Chapel Exclusive

DOUCH CHAPEL EXCLUSIVE

AVAILABLE AT CORFE MULLEN, BLANDFORD, PARKSTONE
This funeral package includes the provision of the funeral directors’ services, where our highly-trained staff will attend to all of the necessary arrangements including transfer and care of the person who has died. This funeral service also includes the free use of our onsite ceremony rooms in Parkstone, Blandford or Corfe Mullen.

It is assumed that the family and mourners will meet in our ceremony room for the funeral service. *Following the service we will transport the coffin in a suitable vehicle to the Crematorium for a Direct Cremation with no family or mourners in attendance.

Professional Fees £1000
Use of Premises and Equipment £405
Transportation £495
Total: £1,900
Choose your coffin from £370

 

For a more detailed breakdown of our prices, 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 £145
**Viewing in our Chapel of Rest (includes hygienic treatment) £205
Funeral arrangements interview conducted outside of office hours £97
Provision of a hearse to convey the coffin to the Crematorium, if required £225
Provision of a limousine (Seats 7 passengers) £235
Provision of a saloon motorcar (Seats 3 passengers) £125
Provision of a team of Pall Bearers to carry the coffin in the traditional way £188
Delivery of flowers after the funeral to a hospital, nursing home etc,
Within a 10 mile radius of our premises		 £15

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.

Bournemouth Crematorium Fees (Direct Cremation) £534
Doctor’s Fee (Cremation Certificates, if required) £82
Minister or Celebrant Fee (If required) £220
Total: £836

Price Example

Using a Basic Elm Effect Coffin:

Professional, premises and equipment Fee £1,900
Elm effect Coffin £370
Disbursements £836
Total payment: £3,106

*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.

Italian Villa Exclusive

Introducing the Italian Villa Exclusive

AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
Set within the beautiful gardens of Compton Acres in Poole, this unique, luxurious venue is now available to hire for funeral services. Set over three floors, this elegant building is nestled amongst 10 acres of beautifully manicured gardens. The Italian Villa provides unmatched character and grandeur together with classic architecture. The modern facilities make it ideal for those wishing to arrange a funeral with the best quality, style and taste. At Douch Family Funeral Directors, we are able to offer you exclusive use of the Villa on the funeral day. This means you are free to relax and make the most of the building and the charming grounds while saying a final goodbye to your loved one.

THE ITALIAN VILLA EXCLUSIVE EXAMPLE PRICE CONSISTS OF:

  • The personal attention of the Funeral Director throughout the whole proceeding
  • Attending to all necessary funeral arrangements
  • Provision of a superior* timber coffin or eco-coffin (additional upgrades are available)
  • Transfer of the deceased from the place of death within a twenty-mile radius during normal office hours
  • Care of the deceased prior to the funeral together with unlimited viewings
  • Free memoriam page on our website
  • Supplying 50 quality colour printed orders of service
  • Catering for 50 people**
  • Supplying a hearse to convey the coffin from our private Chapel of Rest or a home address to the Italian Villa for the funeral service
  • Provision of one limousine to convey the family to the Italian Villa for the funeral service, wait up to 4 hours and return the family home afterwards
  • Supplying bearers and staff in attendance during the funeral service
  • The full use of the Medici Suite for the funeral service, followed by one hour in the break-out area in the Siena Suite, whilst the Medici Suite is re-configured for the refreshment
  • Collecting donations on behalf of your chosen Charity, listing all donors and forwarding same

Read more about the Italian Villa Exclusive funeral service 

* Oak veneer, with raised lid and rebated panel sides or an Oval Sea Grass and Willow.
** Either a Gourmet Sandwich or Cream Tea Buffet with unlimited tea, coffee and flavoured waters (alcoholic beverages available at an extra cost). All dietary requirements catered for with advanced notice.

BURIALS
For burials, as interment Fees vary greatly, we will inform you of the costs once informed of the location.

TRANSPORT & ACCOMMODATION
We are also available to arrange overnight accommodation, transportation of guests to and from airports, train stations and ferry terminals.

For more information about our floral tributes and pedestals, announcements in the local and national press, suitable AV equipment for visual and musical tributes, please ask for our assistance.

 

Horse Drawn Funeral

Horse Drawn Funeral

AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
This traditional horse drawn funeral service includes the transfer of the person who has died from the place of death to our premises, professional fees and care of the person who has died until the funeral. The horse drawn funeral package also includes use of visitation rooms, cortege via a local address and provision of bearers for the funeral service.

Professional Fees £995
Use of Premises and Equipment £610*
Transportation £865**
Black (Pair) Horse drawn hearse £1000
Total: £3,510
Choose your coffin from £295

* Includes viewing in our Chapels of Rest via appointment, any time, day or night.

** Includes the provision of a limousine to transport the mourners to and from the funeral service and four pall bearers to carry the coffin in the traditional way.

 

Extras not included in the above package

Out of normal office hours transfer of the person who has died to our premises £145
For a Service prior to a Burial or Cremation i.e. Service in Church £78
Additional charge for two extra bearers £94
Additional limousine (first limousine included) £235
Provision of a saloon motorcar (seats 3 passengers) £125

 

The above horse drawn funeral carriage prices are our fees only 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.

Read more about our horse drawn funeral service in our detailed pdf.

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

Unattended Funeral

UNATTENDED DIRECT CREMATION

AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
The Unattended Direct Cremation funeral package is a modern and cost-effective alternative to the traditional funeral package. Our funeral directors will carry out your wishes for a direct funeral service to ensure your loved one is given a dignified and respectful funeral.
  • The transfer of the person who has died from their place of death (within a 20 mile radius) to our premises during normal office hours (add £145 if transfer takes place outside of normal office hours)
  • Caring for the person who has died until the Direct Cremation
  • Supplying of a simple coffin suitable for Direct Cremation
  • Attending to the necessary arrangements suitable for a Direct Cremation and administering paperwork
  • Conveyance of the coffin to the crematorium in a suitable vehicle
  • Supplying necessary staff at the Crematorium to move the coffin on a bier

The Unattended Direct Cremation has the following stipulations attached:

The Funeral Directors Fees and Disbursements payable in full before the day of the funeral. (The Funeral Invoice may be paid by credit/debit card or cash. Cheques are acceptable however 3 clear working days will be needed for the Cheque to clear before the day of the funeral)

The Unattended Direct Cremation has no funeral ceremony, with no mourners or family attending. A suitable vehicle to convey the deceased to the most local crematorium at a date and time amenable to the Funeral Director.

Whilst making the funeral arrangements, your Funeral Director will inform you of the Disbursements required i.e. Cremation and Doctor’s Fees

The price is based upon the cremated remains being dispersed in the Gardens of Remembrance in the Crematorium grounds, or collected directly by the client within 28 days of the funeral service. Other arrangements can be made at additional cost.

Burials are available and priced on request.

Disbursements

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

 

 Bournemouth Crematorium Fees (Direct Cremation) £534
Doctor’s Fee (Cremation Certificate, if required) £82
Total: £616

Price Example

Our Fee £1,300
Disbursements £616
Total payment: £1916

 

To download this funeral package, please click here

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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Blandford

Lesley Shand

Corfe Mullen

Lesley Shand

Swanage

James Smith

Parkstone

Ives & Shand

Wimborne

Douch & Small

Wareham

Albert Marsh

Ferndown

AE Jolliffe & Son