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Alan Rice & Tapper

Bournemouth · BH9 2BSIndependent
★★★★★4.9 (11 Google reviews)

About Alan Rice & Tapper

Tapper Funeral Service - serving Dorset and Hampshire; Harbour View Poole crematorium and woodland burial ground overlooking the harbour and Purbeck Hills

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What people say

★★★★★
I can't do better than repeat here what I wrote after the service... Dear Kathleen, Ian & Alan I would just like to pass on my deep gratitude to you and your team for the calm and dignified manner in which my mother's funeral was handled earlier this week. Everyone present was very touched by the event. If you could also pass on my thanks to our celebrant, Emma, that would also be much appreciated. She struck absolutely the right note of solemnity and happy reflection on mum's life.
★★★★★
My dad passed away in December 2025. The care & attention Tappers showed was nothing short of amazing. They did everything & left nothing for us to worry about. Ian was particularly attentive. He guided us through the process from beginning to end & more. Every person we dealt with was the same. I can’t thank them enough & I would recommend that you let Tappers guide you through your most emotional journey. They are the best!
★★★★★
Absolutely lovely staff at the Moordown branch. Nothing was too much trouble and Ian and Kathleen were so kind and thoughtful and guided us every step of the way for my stepfather's funeral last week. The Harbour View was also very beautiful for the service and can highly recommend John Taylor as a first class celebrant. Thank you all so much!!
★★★★★
So sympathetic and helpful. I can't fault them for their kindness and empathy. Kathleen is an amazing lady. I have nothing but praise for them in helping my brother and I lay our mum to rest.
★★★★☆
I would like to sincerely thank Alan Rice & Tapper for the wonderful care and compassion they showed to my family and me whilst arranging my late Husband's funeral. From the moment we first spoke with them, they treated Graham and our family with such kindness, patience and respect. They guided us through every step with genuine warmth and understanding, making a very difficult time a little easier to bear. Every detail was handled with such thought and sensitivity and the service definitely reflected Graham's love of life, music and family, and brought real comfort to us all.

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