About James Smith | Funeral Directors in Swanage
James Smith Funeral Directors has supported families in Swanage and the surrounding area since 1892 and is part of Douch Family Funeral Directors, which has other branches in Dorset, including Ferndown and Parkstone. Services include cremation funerals, cemetery burials, direct and unattended cremations, woodland burials and non-religious funerals. Families can visit a chapel of rest, and arrangements can be made in the quiet offices or at home. A Standardised Price List and a packages and costs page are published, along with a range of coffins and caskets. Pre-paid funeral plans are available through Douch Family Funeral Directors, and the team can explain how the plans work. Branch manager Elise Neville leads the Swanage team, which is available day and night. Rated 5 from one Google review.
Services and details
Arranges funerals
YesPart of a larger group
YesPrices published online
YesDirect cremation
YesChapel of rest
YesGreen or natural burial
YesNon-religious and humanist
YesHome arrangement visits
YesAvailable 24 hours
YesFuneral plans
Yes
No information yet on independent or family-owned, own mortuary, specific faith traditions, repatriation, nAFD or SAIF member. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- +44 1929 422445
- 60A Kings Rd W, Swanage BH19 1HR, United Kingdom
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Hours
- Monday
- 8 AM to 5 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM to 5 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM to 5 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM to 5 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Listing compiled from public sources on 2026-11-10. Report a correction or request removal. Back to funeral directors in Plymouth.