Leanne and Helen join Ferndown funeral directors

Douch Family Funeral Directors has appointed two new members of staff for its AE Jolliffe & Son branch in Ferndown.

Leanne Adimi is a senior funeral director and community engagement officer and Helen Dean is an office administrator.

Leanne, who previously worked for the business in the 1990s, will also be working for the Ives & Shand branch in Parkstone.

She took time out to have a family and complete a degree and has also worked on a self-employed basis.

Leanne said: “The facilities in Ferndown and Parkstone are superb and I will be making sure they are utilised for community groups.”

Helen said: “Previously I worked in the alarms and access control sector where I learned a great deal about working with the elderly which is helpful for this role.”

Nick Douch, managing director of the group, said: “Leanne and Helen are great appointments for us. Both come with lots of practical and sector experience and being local they know the area well.”