Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors Ltd Reviews 486

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the very first moment of contacting O'Hara's we were met with support, kindness and guidance. Anna could not have done more to help us create a fitting farewell for our son, listening to our nee... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From my Mum arranging her Golden Charter pre paid funeral to arranging Mum's ashes to go into the ground Anthony O'Hara has been an absolute blessing. We moved away from Poole 2 years ago but felt it... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From our first telephone conversation with Anna we felt a huge sense of comfort. Every detail was dealt with such compassion, reassurance and empathy explaining everything to my mum. All of the staff... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Anna at Nicholas O'Hara has been amazing with helping me through this difficult time. Nothing has been any trouble for her. As I live a few hours away from Dorset she very kindly found a specialist... See more

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  1. Funeral Director
  2. Funeral Home

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A truly indepdent family funeral directors serving the community since 1974. Silver fleet of Jaguar hearse and limousine. Funeral homes in Wimborne Minster, Verwood and West Moors; Dorset. All types of funeral arranged, cremations, burials, woodland burials, direct cremations and funeral planning specialists selling Golden Charter pre-paid funeral plans. Owned and managed by the O'Hara family - Nicholas, Jackie, Anthony and Natalie.


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5.0

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service with a friendly attitude

The whole experience using there service was excellent.
Everybody who I made contact with was empathetic,with a friendly nothing is too much attitude.
They made a heartbreaking time for myself and family less stressful.

June 26, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors. It was our privilege to support you and your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mums day

Kept us informed of every step needed for a lovely service

June 21, 2023
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Reply from Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors Ltd

As a family business we pride ourselves on the level of care, service and standards we provide so we thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors. It was a privilege to support you and your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service from kind and…

Exceptional service from kind and caring staff we couldn’t have asked for more and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

July 3, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors. It was a privilege to support you and your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors. It was a privilege to support you and your family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and compassion for my…

Great service and compassion for my husband’s service. Looked after him extremely well. Extremely supportive to me throughout and kept in contact with me with everything. Very professional and perfectly organised. Felt my darling husband had a great send off.

August 22, 2023
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Reply from Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors to look after your Husband’s funeral arrangements. It was a privilege to support you. Your kind words will be passed onto the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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A gentle and well guided experience. Thank you.

August 21, 2023
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Reply from Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors. It was a privilege to support you and your family. Your kind words will be passed onto the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class Service

I cannot praise Lauren and the team enough for their compassion, care and service that they provided for my Grandmothers funeral at Bournemouth Crematorium in July.

As a family we live 350 miles away and were heavily relying on recommendations from Lauren and the team throughout the experience. The recommendations were perfect and the day went so smoothly.

The whole experience was very personalised and did not feel as if it was a business providing the service but a family member who cared and gave the upmost respect. The funeral booklets were so beautiful.

The driver that took us to Bournemouth, can’t remember his name but he really stood out as well and made the day so much easier for myself and my parents.

Members of our family were commenting on how good the whole precession looked as well as the friendly nature of Lauren.

I thank them all from the bottom of my heart.

July 31, 2023
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Reply from Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors to look after your Grandmother’s funeral arrangements. It was a privilege to support you and your family. Your kind words will be passed onto Lauren, Celso (the driver) and the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Safe hands

I knew Nanny was in safe hands from the moment we chose O’Haras.
They looked after our whole family and nothing was ever too much trouble.
The staff are kind, professional and caring.

August 16, 2023
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Reply from Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors to look after your Nanny’s funeral arrangements. It was a privilege to support you and your family. Your kind words will be passed onto the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very caring team

We were really supported by Anna and the whole team, from my husbands death, dealing with the coroner and the actual funeral service. She guided us through the process in a personal but professional way.

August 8, 2023
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Reply from Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors to look after your Husband’s funeral arrangements. It was a privilege to support you. Your kind words will be passed onto Anna and the whole team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply Amazing

From our first telephone conversation with Anna we felt a huge sense of comfort. Every detail was dealt with such compassion, reassurance and empathy explaining everything to my mum. All of the staff literally go above and beyond, every small detail from how dad looked in the chapel of rest, to Chris' words about dad's life were simply perfect

August 8, 2023
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Reply from Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors to look after your Father’s funeral arrangements. It was a privilege to support you. Thank you again. Your kind words will be passed onto Anna and Chris.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From day one O'hara's looked after us…

From day one O'hara's looked after us with complete professionalism, friendliness & kindness. Nothing was too much trouble. All the time we felt completely reassured that all our requests and concerns were being dealt with accordingly. My family & I are so grateful for everything they did.

August 8, 2023
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Reply from Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors to look after you and your family. It was our privilege. Your kind word will be passed onto those who looked after you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

At all times everyone was supportive…

At all times everyone was supportive caring and incredibly Professional.
They helped us through all the decisions balancing the ‘business’ discussions with the emotional decisions in a sensitive way.
Felt like their only ‘customer’

May 18, 2023
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Reply from Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors. It was our privilege to support you. Thank you again for your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot thank you the service and care…

I cannot thank you the service and care provided to my deceased partner David Watson very thoughtful to myself and deceased partners beliefs highly recommend you to any one thank you once again.

August 2, 2023
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Reply from Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for choosing Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors. It was our privilege to support you. Thank you again for your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class Company.

Their friendly but always compassionate staff helped ease the pain of dealing with the sudden and very sad loss of my wife. Attention to detail and overall service could not be faulted at what was a very difficult time.

June 1, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful team of people

A wonderful team of people who are thoroughly professional, sensitive, and attentive to the needs of the bereaved.
They managed all that we asked them to do and somehow managed to anticipate some of our requirements and fulfil them without our intervention.
The right people to have working for you at a time when it is difficult to manage yourself.

July 25, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicholas O'Haras was fantastic

Nicholas O'Haras was fantastic, it was for my dearest dad, from the moment of stepping in their doors the empathy and professionally sensitive way they treated us was amazing, nothing was a problem they are always there for you and take away all your stress, our dad was there family too, my dad is with them still after his cremation ready to be with my mum when that time comes, Thankyou Nicholas O'Hara Funeral for everything you did for our family and most importantly our Dad

April 28, 2023

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