International conference coming to Dorset

Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors hosted the prestigious Selected Independent Funeral Homes European Summer Conference (SIFH), from 8th - 11th June, at Christchurch’s Captain’s Club Hotel.

Delegates attended from locations including the US, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and all over the UK.

The conference served as a springboard for an exchange of ideas and best practices within the funeral industry. All attendees had the chance to tour the local area, courtesy of Douch Family Funeral Directors, a tribute to the unique location where they operate.

Nick Douch, managing director of Douch Family Funeral Directors and a former European chairman of SIFH, said: “We were honoured to host this year’s conference.

“SIFH has a rich history spanning more than 100 years old and while it started in the US, is now an international organisation.

“Member businesses are all family-owned and it really is fascinating to talk to funeral directors from other countries to learn and share new trends, best practices, and innovative approaches that shape our industry.” www.fcdouch.co.uk payment has not been forthcoming.

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