New funeral premises opens in Ballynahinch
One of the oldest family-run businesses in Ballynahinch, Co Down, Douglas Funeral Directors, has officially opened new, purpose-built funeral premises on the town’s Dromore Road.
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he project represents a £0.5 million investment by partners Bill and Anne Reid, who took over the running of the business in 1991. The new premises, which have been built on the site of a former filling station, were designed by local architect Robert Semple and include a 150 seat funeral church, three private viewing rooms, office suites and a large reception area. The latest technology has also been incorporated to provide an internet live feed and archive facility, which allows those unable to attend a funeral service to view it live online or at a later time convenient for them. Speaking to an audience of 170 guests at the launch, Bill Reid said: “It was our aim from the outset to provide a
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Douglas, Bill and Anne Reid with Billy Douglas unveiling the Opening Plaque in memory of his late wife Rita Douglas M.B.E.