Douch Family Funeral Directors modernises seven ceremony rooms
Each room is equipped with ‘cutting edge’ technology, and two of the branches also offer live streaming for those unable to attend
Dorset-based Douch Family Funeral Directors has recently invested in modern ceremony rooms at its branches in Ferndown, Parkstone, Blandford and Corfe Mullen.
It comes as the funeral provider has seen a “sharp” increase in families choosing its ceremony rooms over traditional crematorium chapels, as they provide families with an affordable alternative to expensive crematorium services.
Each room is equipped with “cutting edge” technology, and two of the branches also offer live streaming for those unable to attend.
Nick Douch, managing director at Douch Family Funeral Directors, said: “Our seven branches are very much connected to a past that goes back more than a century – but as a family business we have always looked forward.
“The nature of funerals has changed and increasing numbers of people are opting for less traditional arrangements. Direct cremations have become popular, but many families find them too impersonal. With this trend in mind we invested heavily in our own ceremony rooms creating a middle ground that balances affordability with dignity.”
He added: “Demand has been higher than we anticipated, as families appreciate the flexibility, comfort and cost savings our ceremony rooms provide. The rooms are also community assets and we host bereavement groups and other meetings, further demonstrating our commitment to supporting local communities.”
Additionally, the company has partnered with venues such as Kingston Country Courtyard in the Isle of Purbeck and the Italian Villa at Compton Acres, Poole, to expand the possibilities for families to “honour their loved ones”.