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Ives & Shand Funeral Service is a branch of Douch Family Funeral Directors, located at 568 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset. As part of an independent funeral directing group serving Dorset for over 110 years, the Parkstone branch has been caring for the local community in Poole and the wider Dorset area since 2006. Their team is available day and night to provide compassionate, personalised support to families during one of life's most difficult times.
At Ives & Shand Parkstone, the team offers a wide range of funeral services including cremations, non-religious funerals, woodland burials, cemetery burials, and direct or unattended cremations. They also provide pre-paid funeral plans to help families plan ahead. For those who prefer a service outside of a crematorium, the branch features its own on-site ceremony room accommodating up to 40 people, suitable for both religious and non-religious services.
The branch prides itself on personal attention and compassion, guiding families through every step of the funeral arrangement process. A variety of coffin options are available, including willow, bamboo, and hyacinth, allowing families to create a truly personalised farewell. Ives & Shand Parkstone also offers the 'Douch Exclusive' package, which provides full use of the on-site ceremony room as a cost-effective option for families.
"This is the second time Ives and Shand has provided funeral services to our family and on each occasion Marcella has guided us through the procedure at a very emotional time with such genuine compassion in a warm and friendly manner."
— Marion Williams (about Marcella)
"At first it's all out of one's comfort zone, but once you make the first call after losing a loved one, Ives & Shand Funeral Directors made me feel so much more at ease."
— Jacqueline Biddiscombe
"Marcella is the most loveliest person you could meet to help you through all the things you have to do. It was a simple funeral but she had organised everything that we requested to the letter."
— Darren Roach (about Marcella)
"Our dearest Mum died in January 2014. We were all devastated. Marcella was there to organise everything and comfort all of us. The service itself was beautiful, just what Dad had wanted. I can't thank her enough for everything she did for us all."
— Joy Holman (about Marcella)
"She once again showed such genuine compassion in a warm and friendly manner. On the day of my aunt's funeral she had arranged everything perfectly, including the Order of Service, flowers, music and video, and made sure that the ceremony went smoothly. Everyone remarked on how nice it was."
— Marion Williams (about Marcella)
"Marcella is not only the consummate professional but also has a warmth and kindness that is a rare quality these days. We lost both our Mum and Dad on the same day, and nothing was too much trouble for her — she always had the time to make everything perfect. Our parents were given the send off they deserved."
— Lesley M (about Marcella)
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