Very welcoming and helpful staff, who went above and beyond to make our experience as honouring to mum as possible. Even finding a pink sparkly scatter tube for us which was so fitting for mum. All co... See more
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Douch Family Funeral Directors is a family-operated, independent funeral home nestled in the heart of Dorset. We have taken pride in serving the community for decades, emphasising the individual needs of every family, offering compassionate support, and delivering personalised funeral services. Our reach extends across key parts of the Dorset region, including Wimborne, Poole, Wareham, Swanage, Corfe Mullen, Blandford, and Ferndown. Each of our branches is independently operated, signifying our commitment to local services while harnessing the strengths of a wider network. Our comprehensive suite of funeral services are designed to meet a variety of needs. From funeral planning and arranging, where we guide families through the challenging process, to providing counsel on unique options such as woodland burials and memorials, we aim to offer diverse choices that respect and celebrate the life of loved ones. We also provide pre-paid funeral plans, offering peace of mind by helping families prepare for the future. Understanding the emotional and financial benefits of pre-planning, we aim to make this process as straightforward and comforting as possible. A cornerstone of our identity is the longstanding tradition of service in Dorset. Some of our independently-operated branches trace their establishment back to the 1800s, demonstrating a heritage of trust and reliability in the community. At Douch Family Funeral Directors, we recognise that not every family wishes for a traditional funeral in a church, crematorium, or burial ground. To accommodate varying preferences, we offer bespoke funeral ceremony rooms as an alternative, providing a more intimate or customisable environment for farewells. Among our facilities, our Ives & Shand Funeral Service in Parkstone, Lesley Shand Funeral Service in Corfe Mullen and Blandford each offer Ceremony Rooms with a capacity for up to 40 people. These serene, welcoming spaces can be personalised to reflect the unique life being celebrated. For larger gatherings, we have recently expanded our facilities with the construction of a ceremony room and catering suite at AE Jolliffe & Son Funeral Directors in Ferndown. With its modern amenities, this venue can comfortably host up to 80 guests. At the heart of our work, Douch Family Funeral Directors strives to offer choices that cater to each family's unique preferences, ensuring that every farewell we arrange is dignified, memorable, and truly representative of the individual being remembered. We are committed to serving the Dorset community with heartfelt professionalism and unwavering dedication.
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Very helpful, treated with total respect, listened to what we wanted and delivered. The Ceremony Room was so much better than the crematorium.
No funeral is nice but this was as good as it gets.

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At a time of emotional distress when a loved one had died it was so reassuring to be dealt with in such a kind and gracious way. All of the staff I dealt with were caring and kind. It made an awful time more bearable.

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We had an unattended funeral arranged by the funeral directors at James Smith in Swanage. Everything was taken care of from bringing the deceased back to her home town, to keeping us informed on the date for cremation, which was arranged to coincide with the church thanksgiving. The staff went above and beyond in the service they provided.

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The efficiency and sensitivity with which our Dad’s funeral was handled was exemplary.
The process from start to finish was smooth and straightforward and any queries we had were answered promptly.
The communications between you, ourselves, the church and minister were timely and appropriate.
Thank you for your overall effectiveness.

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The kindness and professionalism from the staff was outstanding.
Everything was thought of, no question unanswered and therefore during this difficult time for us , we had one less thing to worry about.
We felt that the service was perfect for our loved one.

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You helped to make a very sad experience more bearable. Gently guided me through all the options available. Nothing was too much trouble.

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My family's and my grateful thanks to Elise, funeral director, for her understanding when endeavouring to make the arrangements of where the funeral service for my husband was to be held. Also for her continuing help and assistance throughout the days preceding my husbands funeral and on the day itself. Many who attended the actual church service gave me such lovely comments about it and of the printed, beautiful order of service which had been produced by Elise, and who made sure, my and my family's wishes on the content was honoured. Elise worked with my family and myself to give my late husband the best that there could be in what could and ought to have been a very sad occasion but in the end, and throughout the experience, she was so helpful and understanding and we are so grateful for that.

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compassionate, friendly and responsive service. We were put at ease. Options were clearly explained, without any pressure. All went according to plan.

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At first I was a little lost as what to do first once my dad passed away, I was soon put at ease chatting to the funeral people. They were wonderful and very helpful and kept me updated with everything, I would recommend the Douch Family Funeral Directors 100%

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Mark and Elise were both very kind, helpful and professional. I had spoken to Mark a couple of times on the phone and when we went in to make the arrangements we met Elise. We were only arranging a simple cremation but definitely felt that Mum was in safe hands.

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My brother had the best send off but wasn't allowed to carry his coffin or at the service that was the only issue when told we was meant too but glad it was the best day for him

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We did not need to worry about arranging anything. We were advised & guided through all that was needed & the arrangements were taken out of our hands making everything much easier at this difficult time.

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Everything was handled very efficiently and the ceremony went exceptionally well.
All the staff were so kind and friendly.

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Sadly we lost our beautiful daughter in August this year.
As we live in Wimborne our nearest Funeral director was Douch & Small in Leigh Road Wimborne.
We arranged a meeting with them and was welcomed by Amy. From the very start she made us at ease and explained the details of what they could do for us to make things a little easier.
I would like to thank Douch and Small especially Amy as she was so caring, compassionate and thoughtful throughout the whole process. Also would like to thank Martin the celebrant who delivered the service with great compassion and professionalism.
Amy you and Douch made everything that day so much easier for what was the most heartbreaking day.
Thank you Amy and all the Team x

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I would like to say a big thank you to Elise and team at James Smith for their outstanding professionalism and kindness. Excellent service received with help and guidance, arranging Mums funeral. Apologies for the late review.

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Thank you to Elise , Gemma & team for your kindness & professionalism while mum Mary was in your care .

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I used the Blandford Forum Funeral Directors, Lesley shand. Peter was the funeral director , he was absolutely marvellous , nothing was to much trouble. The funeral was just what my partner wanted thanks to Peter. I would definitely recommend this Funeral Company to others.

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We were extremely happy with the way our mother's funeral was conducted. Peter kept us informed and offered assistance and choices at each stage of the process. We were impressed by his kind manner, attention to detail and the dignified bearing of his team.

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Amy was caring and sensitive to our grief . She ensured the funeral was arranged to our wishes and nothing was too much trouble. Amy kept us informed and called on the day of the funeral to check we were okay and had everything in place. Everything was as we wanted and could not have been as my better. Thank you again from all the family

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