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Our Dorchester Funeral Home has all facilities on site and our friendly staff are on hand to help you through every step of the Funeral process and give guidance on the options available.
Associate family-owned Funeral Homes also in Bridport, Axminster, Seaton, Honiton and Ottery St. Mary. We also have our own Monumental workshop.
"Matt has been amazing, helpful and supportive. They make the process so much easier and as pleasant as it can be."
— Rebecca Bennett (about Matt)
"Thank you Matthew and all your team for the great respect and dignity you've showed my late Father, Adrian. Everything was very well done and such a comfort to my family."
— Matthew Thorndale-Finn (about Matthew)
"Nothing was too much trouble for them and knowing we could hand everything over to them during this difficult time with the knowledge that they would carry out all our requests made a huge difference to our family."
— Brendan Mary
"The first time I visited Matt at his office in Dorchester, I knew our family had made the right choice. He reassured me by saying it would be an honour to look after our mum."
— Caroline Britton (about Matt)
"I was visited at home making it personal. This was my very first funeral that I had to arrange but with Matthew it was made so deeply special & my Mum had all her wishes which was important. Every phone call, every visit, & every conversation reminded us that we were being cared for, not just as clients, but as people going through deep loss."
— Shaz Morrison (about Matthew)
"From the moment I first contacted Matthew Lucas Funeral Directors I knew we were in the best possible hands. Nothing was ever too much trouble — a call anytime if I needed to talk & every detail was handled with dignity, respect, & genuine kindness. My mum was also truly treated with incredible kindness & love. I have never met anyone so special as Matthew & his team."
— Shaz Morrison (about Matthew)
Brendan Mary
2 weeks ago
A truly wonderful team at Matthew Lucas Funeral Directors. Ultimate professionals who are caring and kind. Nothing was too much trouble for them and knowing we could hand everything over to them during this difficult time with the knowledge that they would carry out all our requests made a huge difference to our family. Thank you all!
Rebecca Bennett
a month ago
Lovely friendly staff, Matt has been amazing, helpful and supportive. Would recommend using Matthew Lucas funeral directors to anyone I know as they make the process so much easier and as pleasant as it can be.
Shaz Morrison
a month ago
AMAZING FIRST CLASS COMPASSIONATE SERVICE… From the moment I first contacted Matthew Lucas Funeral Directors I knew we were in the best possible hands. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things any family can go through, but the care, compassion, support & professionalism shown by Matthew & his entire team brought us real comfort during such a painful time. Nothing was ever too much trouble — a call anytime if I needed to talk & every detail was handled with dignity, respect, & genuine kindness. My mum was also truly treated with incredible kindness & love..Matthew listened to our wishes with patience & understanding, guiding us through each step with warmth & empathy. This was my very first funeral that I had to arrange but with Matthew-made it so deeply special & my Mum had all her wishes which was important. Every phone call, every visit, & every conversation reminded us that we were being cared for, not just as clients, but as people going through deep loss. We felt a close connection with Matthew which made it even more special.. I was visited at home making it personal.. I have never met anyone so special as Matthew & his team.. The service itself was absolutely beautiful & so thoughtfully arranged. Everything ran smoothly, & it truly reflected the life & personality of My darling mum/nan. The staff ensured everything was perfect, down to the smallest details, & that made all the difference. We will always be grateful for your support & compassion throughout the whole process.. Your team made an incredibly difficult time a little easier to bear. I cannot recommend Matthew Lucas Funeral Directors highly enough. They went above & beyond to help us give our loved one (Mum) the farewell they truly deserved. I will add photographs. Thank you for everything and for your guiding hand in all of this…
Caroline Britton
a month ago
The first time I visited Matt at his office in Dorchester, I knew our family had made the right choice. He has a wonderful calm and caring nature and he reassured me by saying it would be an honour to look after our mum. Matt and all his team helped to make the funeral day as stress free as possible. I would highly recommend Matthew Lucas Funeral Directors and thank them for providing a 1st class service.
Matthew Thorndale-Finn
6 months ago
Thank you Matthew and all your team for the great respect and dignity you've showed my late Father, Adrian. Everything was very well done and such a comfort to my family. Rest in peace Dad!, may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
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