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Barnaby Barnes
& Don Iszatt
Finca
Matthew Lucas
Matthew Lucas Funeral Directors
“All the coffee
we serve is
roasted in
house by hand
on our small
batch roaster.”
Don Iszatt,
Finca
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“Our emphasis is on sourcing, cupping and selecting
journey to the top of the road. Not only does this
the most delicious seasonal speciality grade coffee,”
happen for every funeral he undertakes, but it
Don says. “It’s a key element of our business.”
happens daily. And this respectful touch is watched
The staff are equally as passionate, with young
by neighbours regularly. As unusual as it might be
Barista Barnaby Barnes becoming visibly transfixed
to the average person, Matt describes that life as an
whilst pouring the perfect cup of coffee.
undertaker’s family, who live in an apartment above,
Don says: “All the coffee we serve is roasted in house
is just normal for them and speaks passionately about
by hand on our small batch roaster.
his work.
“Since we opened our doors in Poundbury we’ve
“I’ve been a funeral director for more than 20 years,”
been so happy with the move
Matt explains. “My family are
and we hope as things progress
used to the phone going off at
“I take pride in the fact that all hours for us to attend
we will go on to improve year
this is an occupation I love" a death.
on year.”
On a sunny day, Finca is
“I take pride in the fact that
Matthew Lucas
bustling with people relaxing
this is an occupation I love,
and drinking good coffee, socialising and spilling out
I believe that every family should have everything they
to the elevated terrace.
want at this hard time in their lives and that’s what
Just a few roads away, a very different business
makes this job worth it.”
awaits. In the towering Down House which stands
When off duty Matt is the Chairman of Dorchester
proud on Widcombe Street overlooking Maiden
Town Football Club and has been proudly shaping
Castle, is a family who live above their business –
the future of the club for years.
Matthew Lucas Funeral Directors.
The window of Matt’s home looks over to Maiden
Matt prides himself in the fact that his service is
Castle and from here you can spot the businesses
dignified, professional and caring and after spending
on the Parkway Farm Business Park.
a few hours with him you can understand why. It is
One of the businesses you come across immediately
a fact of life that funerals take place daily, but rather
is husband and wife Amanda and Charlie at
than become the norm for this team, they display their
Notarianni Glass.
strong teamwork and impressive routines to give the
The couple are both talented artisan glass blowers
family the best send-off possible.
and made Poundbury their base a few years ago. From
As the time approached for the hearse to leave, Matt
their workshop they create beautiful glass pieces for
and his colleagues performed the well-timed routine
public art commissions, architectural lighting and
of preparing the car, smoothing their pristine tailcoats
one-off sculptured vessels.
and as the car rolled out of the drive, Matt walked in
Amanda describes her art with passion. “I like to sit
front in respect for the deceased person, making their
here and just get lost in the process. For me it is a treat
final journey.
to be able to do what you do and work together.
As he walked he carried his hat and made the
It’s the highlight of my week,” she says.
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