I cannot praise the Lesley Shand highly enough for their care and kindness following my partner's passing. From the very first contact, every detail was handled with sensitivity and compassion. Noth... Toon meer
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The service the family and I received from all the staff at Jolliffe &Son was excellent.Adrian Read deserves special praise for his kind words and attention to detail. Many thanks. Brian Isaacs
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All of the staff at Albert Marsh of Wareham were so kind and helpful, from our first meeting with Gemma and then throughout. They were compassionate and very professional, everything was arranged and... Toon meer
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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.
Douch Family Funeral Directors
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- Our Number One Priority is You!
- Douch Family Funeral Directors: Providing Personalised and Compassionate Funeral Services in Dorset. We prioritise your unique needs, offering a variety of services including funeral planning, woodland burials, memorials, and pre-paid funeral plans. Our independently operated branches span across Dorset, offering bespoke ceremony rooms for intimate farewells. Serving the community since the 1800s, we're committed to ensuring every farewell is dignified and memorable. Share your experiences with us on TrustPilot.
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Leigh Road 7, BH21 1AB, Wimborne, Verenigd Koninkrijk
- 01202 882936
- review@fcdouch.co.uk
- funeraldirector.co.uk
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Caring in times of need
This is the 4th time we have used Leslie Shand and will continue to do so
It’s at times like this that you need a real personal touch and you certainly get it
I can’t recommend them enough, they all genuinely care and nothing is to much trouble
Many thanks again
Gary and Karen Collins
25 februari 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. It was a great honour to be entrusted giving Mum the best send-off we possibly could.
We wish you all the very best. Kind regards. From Leanne and all the team at Lesley Shand Funeral Service.
A very Caring Company.
From our first meeting with Debbie everything was explained so well .Kerry was amazing regarding everything to do with the funeral it made a difficult time so much easier to deal with.I would certainly recommend them to everyone.
7 april 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Thank you for your lovely review, it has been my privilege to look after you, and I'm pleased that we made things as easy as
they can be during this very difficult time.
Kindest Regards. From Kerry and the rest of the team at A E Jolliffe & Son Funeral Directors.
The staff were so pleasant and helpful
The staff were so pleasant and helpful
They really go that extra mile in your time of grief
The rooms and whole place is clean tidy and homely
We were always offered drinks when went to see them
Offered advice and were very informative
At Corfe Mullen the staff are absolutely amazing would recommend them to anyone
3 maart 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Thank you so much for these lovely words Penny and I am so pleased that you feel well taken care of during this very difficult time. Take care of yourself, stay strong and united. Kind regards. From Danielle and the rest of the team at Lesley Shand Funeral Service.
The whole funeral process was made so…
The whole funeral process was made so much easier than imagined. The staff were caring, patient, good listeners and were kind. Nothing seemed too much. they made each family member feel at ease.
1 april 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Dear Ruth,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us. It means a great deal to know that our team made things easier during such a difficult time, and that every family member felt at ease. Thank you again for choosing Douch Family Funeral Directors.
Kind regards,
Nick Douch
A kind and caring company
What a caring and considerate company. They made the whole experience much easier.
Even last minute changes were no bother. I can't thank them enough for making my father's final send off as lovely as it could be.
23 maart 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Dear Kate,
Thank you so much for your kind words.
It truly means a great deal to us that we could support you during such a difficult time.
We’re glad we were able to help make everything a little easier for you all.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of any further support,
Kind regards. From Elise and the rest of the team at James Smith Funeral Directors
Fitting send off to Mum
Kerry and the rest of the team were very professional and attentive.
We we're kept informed about all aspects of the final farewell to Mum.
Thank you.
13 maart 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Dear Graham
Thank you for your review, it has been my privilege to guide and support you all through this difficult time.
Kind regards. From Kerry and the rest of the team at A E Jolliffe & Son.
Incredible team at James Smith!
Everyone at James Smith was absolutely incredible. Their kindness, compassion and support was second to none, and greatly appreciated at such a difficult time. Elise took care of everything and guided us through the arrangements with sincerity and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble. They took our worries away and the day ran beautifully.
3 maart 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Dear Angie,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words.
It truly means more than I can say to know that we were able to support you and your family during such a difficult and emotional time.
As a team it was our honour and privilege to take care of Dave, our wonderful friend and colleague.
Thank you again for placing your trust in me.
With my warmest regards.
From Elise and the James Smith Team
We really can’t thank Adrian and the…
We really can’t thank Adrian and the team enough for the beautiful and personal funeral they provided. Nothing was too much, and every request we made was met with such kindness. To everybody involved, from bringing my loved one into care, to the bearers on the day, thank you. As a family we are extremely grateful.
2 maart 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Taylor-Jade, thank you for your kind words, it truly means a great deal that you took the time to share them.
We were honoured to support you, your family, and your dear loved one, and we’re pleased that every aspect of the arrangements felt right for you. Holding the service in your local church provided a special way to remember them and say your goodbyes.
Kindest regards,
Adrian and everyone at AE Jolliffe & Son
Memorable day
Kerry from the company made a difficult time easy to cope with from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble and the service in the Sheila Kendrick suite was so perfect and the service by Berni Martin just so personal to us
27 februari 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Thank you for your lovely feedback, it has been a privilege to support you during this difficult time.
We are so pleased that the service in the Sheila Kendrick Ceremony Room provided such a fitting and personal setting, and that Berni Martin’s service felt just right for you.
Kindest regards,
Kerry and everyone at AE Jolliffe & Son
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Dear Maggie,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a real pleasure to help arrange your mother's funeral. Kind regards. From Ollie and the rest of the team at Albert Marsh Funeral Directors
Douch family funeral directors, the caring touch
From the moment my mum sadly left us, they were compassionate, helpful and guided me through the next steps. We used their facilities for the funeral service which was a perfect why to say goodbye to mum.
27 januari 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Thank you so much for your kind words.
We were honoured to support you in saying goodbye to your loved one. We’re pleased that our onsite ceremony room provided a personal setting that felt right for you, and hope being able to gather there afterwards for refreshments made it easier to continue sharing memories together.
Many thanks,
Adrian, Helen and everyone at AE Jolliffe & Son
They are so caring and understand the…
They are so caring and understand the loss. I feel comfortable with kerry and she did everything ..
It is so so ease to sort everything and no pressure.. i like the place and so calm
3 maart 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Dear Vicki, thank you for your lovely review.
It has been my privilege to look after
You and your family through this very
difficult time.
Kindest Regards from Kerry and the rest of the team at A E Jolliffe & Son.
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Thank you, Sharon for taking the time to leave this lovely review, and most importantly for entrusting Mustafa into our care and allowing me to take care of the arrangements for you. It was a privilege to look after you and your family. Kind regards. From Peter and the team at Lesley Shand Funeral Service.
In the best hands
I couldn't have wished for a better send-off for my mother-in-law last month. The company were sensitive to our every need, we're kind, professional and well worth considering for funeral plans and even just an informal chat about what you want at the end.
27 februari 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a kind review. I am pleased to hear we were able to provide a fitting funeral service for your Mother in Law and that we were able to offer support throughout. Kind Regards. From Gemma and the team at Albert Marsh Funeral Directors
A friendly and caring family business..
Peter Short was extremely helpful and alleviated my concerns about the arrangements. He also made some really good suggestions regarding accommodation for my family during the process. I would not hesitate in recommending this friendly and caring family Funeral Director.
23 februari 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Thank you, Susie for taking the time to leave this lovely review, and most importantly for entrusting Mum into our care and allowing me to take care of the arrangements for you. It was a privilege to look after you and your family. Best wishes. From Peter and the team at Lesley Shand Funeral Service.
Personal service
Marcella took such wonderful care of us when my husband passed away, nothing was too much trouble and she is just so lovely. The service was very personal and my husband was treated with care and dignity throughout.
5 februari 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Dear Pat,
Thank you so much for your kind and lovely words, they really mean the world to me. I’m so glad I could support you during such a difficult time. It was truly an honour to look after your husband and to help in any way I could. Knowing you felt cared for and supported means everything. Sending you my warmest wishes. From Marcella and the rest of the team at Ives & Shand Funeral Service.
Overall I was not at all impressed
Overall I was not at all impressed. It was my father’s choice to use your firm, as my mother’s funeral back in 1999 was with Smalls.
I felt the initial welcome was far from correct given the circumstances. Young people's talk is not appropriate for older people arranging funerals.
There was no structure to the meeting, nothing was shown to us. There was no reference to all the documents I had been sent, which were difficult to go through on my iPad. The only way to access the coffin choice was at home, through a tiny blue word in the covering email, no attachment. The only item to look through was the flower arrangement book.
I helped arrange my aunt’s funeral back in September, with another funeral director. We left their premises with all the payment details written out and totalled. We felt everything was in place. I had to chase to get this information from yourselves. None of this arrived on headed paper, in the email. There was a blank page of headed paper at the beginning of the letter.
The initial wording for the notice in the newspapers was ghastly and impersonal. No attempt had been made to find anything out about my father at the initial meeting. I was disappointed that no contact was made to discuss the cost of the advertisements, considering the high costs. The local one was placed twice.
With regard to the order of service, It was far too busy, with too much information (some of it irrelevant) squashed onto the front page. Then with two blank pages, inside the front and back pages. The initial layout and version two left a lot to be desired. There appear to be no appreciation of reasonable, sensibly spaced layout.
The funeral itself on the day seemed to go well.
2 februari 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I was sorry to read that parts of your experience did not meet the standard we aim to provide, although I am pleased to hear that the funeral itself went well on the day.
We take comments like yours very seriously and have reviewed this internally with the team involved to ensure we understand what happened and where communication could have been clearer.
I have written to you directly to discuss your concerns in more detail, as we would always welcome the opportunity to speak with you and address any outstanding points.
Kind regards,
Nick Douch
Managing Director
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Dear Ian,
Thank you for taking the time to review our services. It means a great deal to us to know that our team could provide caring and compassionate support during such a difficult time.
We wish you the best for the future. Kind regards. From Elise and the rest of the team at James Smith Funeral Directors.
Peter Short and his team.
Peter Short and his team were fantastic, nothing was any trouble, we were treated with respect, and all our wishes were followed through, highly recommend the Blandford team.
18 februari 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Thank you, Terry for taking the time to leave this lovely review, and most importantly for entrusting Mum into our care and allowing me to take care of the arrangements for you. It was a privilege to look after you and your family. Best wishes. From Peter and the team at Lesley Shand Funeral Service.
David Peter
David Peter - Service and Burial.
It was the kindness and anticipation of everything I would need for the service and burial of my beloved husband David Peter. From start to finish Adrian and all the girls at the Ferndown branch made me feel secure and cared for at such a desperately sad time in my life.
Marna Williams.
18 februari 2026
Antwoord van Douch Family Funeral Directors
Dear Marna, thank you for your lovely review after the funeral of your dear late husband. We are glad you felt supported throughout the arrangement of the service, and that we were able to acknowledge Peter’s love of dance in his funeral service. Kind regards. From Adrian, Helen, Jedda and the rest of the team at A E Jolliffe & Son.
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