Italian Villa at Compton Acres
A Beautiful Setting for Personalised Farewells
Set within the beautiful gardens of Compton Acres in Poole, this unique, luxurious venue is 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 with modern facilities making it ideal for those wishing to arrange a funeral with the best quality, style and taste. We can offer you exclusive use of the Villa on the funeral day, meaning you are free to relax and make the most of the building and the beautiful grounds while saying a final goodbye to your loved one.
A Comprehensive Funeral Package
Our exclusive package ensures that every detail is taken care of with the utmost respect and professionalism.
Example price: £6,825 inc disbursements
To give you an idea of the budget for this package, we have a price example based on 50 attendees. Our example price includes disbursements (unattended cremation, Minister or Celebrant’s fee). Additional attendees and services may incur extra costs.
The Italian Villa Exclusive price includes:
- Personal Attention: Our dedicated Funeral Director will be with you every step of the way.
- Transfer of the Deceased into our care: Within a 20-mile radius during normal office hours.
- Beautiful Venue: The full use of the Medici Suite for the funeral service and wake for 4 hours. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings, perfect for reflection and remembrance.
- Elegant Coffin: Includes superior timber coffin or eco coffin* (other coffin options available).
- Chapel of Rest: Family visits are welcome by appointment, offering you private moments with your loved one.
- Memoriam Page: A personalised page on our website allows friends and family to leave messages and make donations.
- Printed Orders of Service: We provide 50 quality colour printed orders of service to honour your loved one’s memory.
- Catering: Our package includes catering for 50 people* with a variety of buffet options and unlimited tea and coffee.
- Transportation: Includes the use of our hearse to convey your loved one from our premises or home address to the Italian Villa for the funeral service. Additionally, a limousine seating up to six mourners will convey the family to the service, wait for up to four hours, and then return the family home or to another local address.
- Photo and Music Tributes: We coordinate and prepare any photo, video, and music tributes for the service.
- Charity Donations: We handle collecting and forwarding donations to your chosen charity.
* 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 extra). All dietary requirements caterer for with advanced notice.
Optional Extras
We are also available to arrange overnight accommodation, transportation of guests to and from airports, train stations and ferry terminals, floral tributes and pedestals, announcements in the local and national press, suitable AV equipment for visual and musical tributes, please contact us for assistance.
Burials
For burials, as interment fees vary greatly by location, we will inform you of any additional costs once we know this location.
Contact Us for Personalised Funeral Services:
At Douch Family Funeral Directors, in exclusive partnership with The Italian Villa, we are committed to providing a respectful and beautiful farewell for your loved one.
To learn more about this exclusive funeral package or to discuss your specific needs, please contact us. Together, let's give your loved one a send-off they'd be proud of.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
The package includes personal attention from a Funeral Director, transfer of the deceased into our care, use of the beautiful venue, an elegant coffin, chapel of rest visits, an online memoriam page, 50 printed orders of service, catering for 50 people, transportation, photo and music tributes, and charity donation handling.
How much does the exclusive funeral package cost?
The example price is £6,825 for 50 attendees, which includes 3rd party costs necessary for a cremation. Additional services and attendees may incur extra costs.
Can the package accommodate dietary requirements for catering?
Yes, all dietary requirements can be catered for with advanced notice.
What optional extras are available?
Optional extras include overnight accommodation, guest transportation, additional floral tributes, and press announcements.
Yes, burial services are available. Interment fees vary by location and will be provided based on the specific location.
Can I use any Douch Family branches for this service?
Yes, you can use any Douch Family Funeral Directors branch. Please contact your local branch to discuss the Italian Villa Exclusive.
What is included in the catering package?
The catering package includes a gourmet sandwich or cream tea buffet with unlimited tea, coffee and flavoured waters and is priced for 50 people. Alcoholic beverages are extra.
Does the package include transportation for the family?
Yes, it includes the use of a hearse and a limousine that seats up to six mourners, with transportation to and from the service.
Alternative Ceremony Rooms
If you are looking for an alternative setting for your service, we offer beautifully appointed ceremony rooms at three of our branches. These spaces provide a serene environment where you can gather with family and friends to honour your loved one in a private and meaningful way. We ensure a seamless transition from the service to the wake, allowing you to focus on celebrating the life of your loved one without any interruptions.
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