Dorset
Dorset’s funeral sector serves a mix of coastal towns, rural communities, and growing urban areas, with local service provision shaped by demographic trends, planning policy, and regional infrastructure. The area is home to a range of independent funeral firms, crematoria, cemeteries, and suppliers addressing both traditional and evolving service needs. Funeral Service Times covers developments across Dorset, including business activity, crematoria and cemetery management, local authority initiatives, and regional investment—providing relevant, place-specific insight for funeral professionals operating in or connected to the county.
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Jun- 2017 -2 JuneCurrent Affairs
Funeral group’s new website responds to changes in demand
A Dorset-based funeral group has introduced a new website, www.urnsandkeepsakes.co.uk, for products that hold ashes. Inspired by changing trends in…
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May- 2017 -26 MayCurrent Affairs
Over-fifties event hailed as a success
An event organised by Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors has proved to be a big success. The 50-plus information day held in Ferndown…
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Feb- 2017 -17 FebruaryPeople
Douch Family Funeral Directors sponsors long jumper Patrick Sylla
One of the country’s most promising long jumpers is being sponsored through his winter training by Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral…
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Jan- 2017 -27 JanuaryEvents
Funeral director shortlisted for business award
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors has been shortlisted for a prestigious business award. The group with eight branches is in…
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Dec- 2016 -15 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Douch Family Funeral Directors helps remember lost loved ones at Christmas
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors is inviting people to leave messages on Christmas trees in memory of lost loved ones.…
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Oct- 2016 -28 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Douch Family Funeral Directors signs Fair Funeral Pledge
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors have signed the Fair Funeral Pledge – and published their prices. The scheme encourages funeral…
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Sep- 2016 -9 SeptemberPeople
Independent funeral directors invests in staff
Independent funeral directors, AJ Wakely & Sons, is celebrating. Two of the Dorset-based company’s funeral directors, Christopher Legg and Darren Holt,…
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Jul- 2016 -14 JulyCurrent Affairs
Dorset Funeral Plan available to buy online
The award-winning Dorset Funeral Plan is now available to buy medications online. A new dedicated website is helping its creators…
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Jun- 2016 -17 JuneCurrent Affairs
The People’s Awards name best natural burial grounds
Natural burial grounds around the UK are celebrating their achievements, following the results of The People’s Awards. The awards are based purely on…
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2 JuneCurrent Affairs
Coronation Street actress supports charity event
Thelma Barlow, who played Mavis in the soap opera Coronation Street, helped raise almost £1,000 for charity. The much-loved Dorset-resident, 86,…
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