About Us

A True Family Business

WE ARE NICHOLAS O’HARA FUNERAL DIRECTORS

A business full of traditional values, yet with a keen appreciation of the modern era.

Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors was formed in 1974 by Nicholas along with his father Alfred (Pat), a local police officer and his mother Brenda, a nurse and owner of Somerleigh Court Nursing Home which is where today the funeral head office in Wimborne runs from.

Jackie, Nicholas’ wife joined him in the business in the 1980’s and helped modernise the office set-up and create a new partnership.

It was during this period that the business expanded to open further funeral homes in Verwood in 1983 and West moors in 1987.

In keeping with the family business, son Anthony joined in 1997 and later that same year his sister Natalie. At different times of the business 3 generations have worked together. Many family members have, and still do work within the business, including spouses, aunts, uncles, in-laws and many close family friends.

A business full of traditional values, yet with a keen appreciation of the modern era, Nicholas, Jackie, Anthony, Natalie and team thrive on making the business achieve the high standards that Nicholas envisioned when he first entered the profession and which Nicholas O’Hara are recognised for.

In 2014 an expansion project started at the head office in Wimborne and it created new facilities some of which are rated by professional colleagues as the best in the UK.

In 2022 the business again grew to having two new funeral homes, covering new areas. The new funeral homes in Westbourne (Bournemouth) and Canford Heath (Poole) allow the family business to serve families closer to home across the East Dorset and now BCP communtiies.

Now with the generations working together Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors is a truly independent family business.

PRE-PAID FUNERAL PLANNING GUIDE

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You can purchase your cremation funeral plan online by clicking the button below

What we do?

OUR FUNERAL SERVICES

For a more detailed look at our Funerals Services please use the links below

Burials & Cremations

Choosing a Burial or Cremation is an important part of the funeral process.

Funeral Products

Giving families more choices in remembering a loved one.

Current Funerals

View our current funerals and find a service by name or location.

Customer Reviews

See what our customers have to say about our service.

Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

Pre-arrange your funeral with our popular Funeral Planning service.

News / Blog

Read the latest news and updates from Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors.

GET IN TOUCH

If you have any questions or wish to discuss how we can help you or your family please get in touch

Wimborne (Head Ofice)

38 Rowlands Hill
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 IAW

01202 882134

Verwood

5 The Old Pottery
Manor Way
Verwood
Dorset
BH316HF

01202 824961

West Moors

128 Station Road
West Moors
Dorset
BH22 OJB

01202 895875

Westbourne

38 Seamoor Road
Westbourne
Bournemouth
BH4 9AS

01202 612110

Poole

14 Neighbourhood
Culliford Crescent
Canford Heath
Poole
BH17 9DW

01202 612210

O’Hara Funeral Directors – Our family is here for your family

We are proud to run a truly independent family business. When you need us, our family really is here for your family.

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