Transport

Final journey in style

Doves Funeral Directors can explain all the options available to you for the funeral cortege, should you choose to have one. In a traditional cortege the deceased in the coffin will travel from the funeral directors in a modern hearse to a location of your choice, via a chosen route or direct to the service venue and then on to the committal location if it’s different. Guest and family members would travel behind the hearse in a limousine, alternative hired transportation or in their own vehicles.

Transport options

Things to consider…

Who will require transport, close family and friends and other guests?
The type and number of vehicles you would like
Who you would like to travel in the cortege
If there is a specific route you would like the cortege to take
Are you having a service and committal in two locations?
The arrangement and display of floral tributes
If you would like a unique specialist funeral cortege with alternative and unusual vehicles

Many people prefer the traditional motor hearse but there are now other alternatives. Doves Funeral Directors can make your funeral more personalised with choices including horse-drawn hearse options, 4×4 Land Rover, motorcycle, ‘Only Fools and Horses themed 3-wheeler’, pink, silver, white or poppy decorated hearses, a double-decker bus, a trike, a vintage lorry and VW Campervan. Please talk to us about all the options available or something specific you would like us to try and arrange for you.

Cremations

We can assist you in every step of the funeral and cremation arrangements so please ask us about any queries you may have.

Cremations

Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

Doves Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

Dear Rose and Team, A huge thank you to Doves Funeral Directors for the outstanding service, kindness, and compassion shown during such a difficult time. The care, understanding, and professionalism you provided meant so much to us. You made a very emotional time that little…

Jo Barber

So we'll done thank you for all of it and you are the best service to come to

Freddie Ford

I was extremely impressed with the care, compassion and professionalism shown by everyone at Doves Funeral Directors. In particular, Jenny was absolutely wonderful. Her kindness, understanding and support made such a difficult time a little easier to bear. She was caring, patient and attentive to…

Julie Lowrie

Excellent care and consideration by all the team

Rajiv Malhotra

Many thanks to Karen, Bill and Toni for the professionalism and great kindness they showed both in the preparation for the funeral and during the event itself. It made a difficult experience much easier and we are very grateful.

Alison Green

I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funeral as I’ve never arranged a funeral before. I cannot thank her enough will…

claire attrell

Doves Funeral Directors, Swanley and Rose in particular made a difficult time arranging my Father Gary's funeral as smooth as possible. Before the day, Rose was very sympathetic and nothing was too much trouble, co-ordinating the Photos, Order of service, music, flowers, minister and various…

Kenton May

Rose made the whole experience easier from the moment we met. Her friendly and professional manner was reassuring during a difficult time and I felt my Dad was in good hands. Her advise and care throughout the bereavement was exceptional and understanding. The celebrant she…

S&D Perry

We have rated Doves Funeral Directors in Maidstone 5/5. On our first visit to the shop we were met by Laura who expertly guided us through all the stages of organising Mum’s funeral and she was always ready to help if we had queries along…

June Watson

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