The brand new building for Lesley Shand funeral directors in Corfe Mullen is now taking shape with the roof in place.<\/p>\n
The business, which has been helping the bereaved for more than two decades, is part of Douch Family Funeral Directors that has more than 100 years\u2019 experience.<\/p>\n
Its previous building in Wareham Road was demolished and a new, state-of-the-art facility is now going up in its place and will be open early in 2018.<\/p>\n
The business \u2013 which has recently been nominated for a major national award \u2013 is continuing to operate from premises across the road.<\/p>\n
The roof is to be covered in grey slate tiles, the windows have been installed and currently the floors are being laid after which the stud walls can be inserted.<\/p>\n
When completed, it will provide larger and better offices for the staff, more space for clients and will have better access.<\/p>\n
Included will be a service chapel that will enable families to have affordable funerals in a purposely designed room.<\/p>\n
A local independent furniture company will be helping to create an interior that is in keeping with the special requirements needed.<\/p>\n
Lesley Shand opened the funeral directors in Corfe Mullen<\/a> in 1990 and it later became part of the Douch family group, which has eight branches.<\/p>\n See how the build has taken shape so far. Watch the video below<\/p>\n