AE Jolliffe & Son funeral directors on the main crossroads has undergone significant extensions and wholesale refurbishment.

Already the inside is taking shape thanks to the eye of Aucott Interior Design, and the exterior will follow.

When completed – which is likely to be by the end of July – the business will have four chapels of rest, two family rooms along with a bright reception area and offices.

In the building at the rear will be a sizeable ceremony room and beyond that a function room where wakes can be held, with catering available.
This means the business can deal with everything in one place, giving families less to worry about.

Furthermore, the facility is equipped with the latest IT equipment so funerals can be live-streamed and fully interactive when required.

There will also be a garden of remembrance where people can go to reflect and mourn lost loved ones.

A series of open days will be held – pop in to register your interest.

AE Jolliffe & Son is one of seven branches in east Dorset run by Douch Family Funeral Directors.