Douch Family Funeral Directors team expand after investment

(Left to right) Peter Short, Danielle Beechey, Emma Byron, Natalie Lanham, Leanne Adimi <i>(Image: Deep South Media)</i>
(Left to right) Peter Short, Danielle Beechey, Emma Byron, Natalie Lanham, Leanne Adimi (Image: Deep South Media)
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A leading Dorset funeral group has seen its team expand after investing in two key branches.

Douch Family Funeral Directors has grown its workforce at the Lesley Shand branches in Corfe Mullen and Blandford Forum.

Both branches now include ceremony rooms for families and wider community use.

(Left to right) Peter Short, Danielle Beechey, Emma Byron, Natalie Lanham, Leanne Admini(Left to right) Peter Short, Danielle Beechey, Emma Byron, Natalie Lanham, Leanne Adimi (Image: Deep South Media)

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Emma Byron, branch manager, said: "We are really proud of what the Lesley Shand team has become.

"Five people working across two branches, supporting each other and the wider Douch Family when needed.

"Our ceremony rooms are there for families arranging services but also for the wider community to use.

"Being rooted in these towns matters to us and we work hard to reflect that.

"Our community outreach is important to us and being a long-standing family business means we really understand the communities we work in."

Nick Douch, managing director of Douch Family Funeral Directors, said: "The investment in both Lesley Shand branches has been worthwhile and it’s great to see the team grow in response to that.

"Being a family business we look ahead for generations, and our philosophy is one of service, transparency and doing right by the communities we serve."

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