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Dorset's Nick Douch, represents European funeral directors at US conference

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Nick Douch, left, with outgoing President Josh Blake from Waco, Texas, and outgoing Chair of the Board, Robert Nunnaly, from Carthage, North Carolina
12 October 2022
Nick Douch, left, with outgoing President Josh Blake from Waco, Texas, and outgoing Chair of the Board, Robert Nunnaly, from Carthage, North Carolina

A Dorset funeral director has represented his European colleagues at the Selected Independent Funeral Homes AGM in Washington DC.

Nick Douch, managing director of Douch Family Funeral Directors, is chair of the European group of Selected Independent Funeral Homes. At the meeting, delegates from around the world discussed industry good practice and future innovations, with the increasing use of electric cremators – which are environmentally safer – high on the agenda.

Nick said: “I always value the opportunity to gain new information and insight on future practices to better serve our families and communities. Selected’s meeting provided a valuable opportunity to gather with my fellow members from around the world.

“We participated in a variety of informative study sessions, discussed insights and shared new ideas that I’m excited to implement. Electric cremators are one innovation that we’d like to see more of in the UK.

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“Meeting sessions focused on important other issues concerning the funeral service profession such as working with multiple generations, innovative branding, exploring what the future of funeral service may be, providing exceptional service, staffing and best practices.

“It was also a privilege to have my family with me to share the experience of an international conference together. We also got to experience the rich history of the capital city, including a poignant tour of Arlington National Cemetery.”

Selected Independent Funeral Homes was originally established in 1917 as National Selected Morticians, making it the oldest association of independently owned funeral homes – it is also the largest.

The association issues guidance on specific standards and best practices which members are expected to adopt. This approach provides the public with reliable, high-quality funeral services and funeral-related information.

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Featured image: Nick Douch, left, with outgoing President Josh Blake from Waco, Texas, and outgoing Chair of the Board, Robert Nunnaly, from Carthage, North Carolina. Credit: Deep South Media


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Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset.

A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise.

Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.

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