At the heart of the Staplehurst community

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm - Phone lines open 24/7
Maxted House, High Street, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0AH

Prices from

£1,700

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    About Us

    Doves Funeral Directors in Staplehurst is on the High Street.

    We can help plan services for many different cultures and faiths, as well as those with no religious beliefs.

    The funeral home does not have free parking if you are arriving by car. Please use the shopping parade car park which has free parking for an hour and is only a short walk to our branch. There is also on the street free parking in nearby streets. We are a 20 minute walk from Staplehurst Train Station. Our closest bus stop is Church Bus Stop. Buses cover Maidstone, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Hawkhurst, Marden, Headcorn, Frittenden, Linton, Coxheath, Sutton Valance and Loose.

    Our funeral home has level access and is accessible for those in wheelchairs. We do not have a disabled toilet. We are happy to arrange a home visit if you prefer.

    We have a private chapel of rest to enable families to spend time with their loved ones.

     

    Our experienced and caring team will advise and support you at every stage of the funeral planning process, with a wide range of funeral options and transparent pricing.

    Our Staplehurst funeral home is open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Funeral home opening times may vary over bank holidays, but we are always available on the telephone 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

    If you would like support and advice from Doves Funeral Directors in Staplehurst please don’t hesitate to come and see, contact us on 01580 892 125, email doves.staplehurst@funeralpartners.co.uk, or we can arrange a home visit.

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    Featured Reviews

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    Obviously booking a funeral for a loved one is not something any of would want to do. So finding Doves was such a relief for my sister and I. We attended an appointment with Karen who explained everything very clearly to us before we chose…

    Melanie Robinson

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    They made a very sad and difficult situation as easy to arrange as possible. The funeral was very professional and done with consideration and care. Highly recommended

    Karen Grieves

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    Organising my dads funeral was the hardest thing I’ve had to do but rose and the team made is so much easier we’re very welcoming and made everything run smoothly

    Terri Walkling

    Google

    Excellent - very very friendly yet professional service!

    Jackie Soper

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    Karen has been an absolute blessing. Helping in every way she possibly could. She was really efficient & compassionately supporting my family through the worst few days of our lives. So pleased with all the effort from everyone at Doves from start to finish, they…

    julie salter

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    Karen was the lead person helping me and she was wonderfully understanding and attentive, but any staff member I spoke to, including the receptionist, was supportive and kind. My deepest thanks to everyone.

    Carolyn Allemand

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    Jenny Ollive was brilliant, obviously cares about families and making sure everything went smoothly. She was very kind and understanding and kept in touch regularly. She guided me through a difficult process. Thank you Jenny…

    sara spice

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    I can’t thank Doves Funeral Directors enough for the care, compassion, and support they showed while arranging my dad’s funeral. Karen was truly incredible — so kind, patient, and reassuring throughout. Her support meant more than I can put into words, and I will always…

    Jo Harman

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    Thank you so much to everyone at Doves Maidstone for the genuine care, compassion and dignity they showed to us following the death of my brother. From the moment the team collected him from home they showed such professionalism and genuine care towards Simon. We…

    Sally Mainland

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    Cheryl was professional, caring and compassionate. She explained everything that we needed to know and answered all our questions. Having never gone through the precess before, she made everything seem straightforward and guided us through the whole process most efficiently.

    Shelagh Legg

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    Staplehurst

    Opening hours

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    Contact us

    01580 892 125

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    Branch opening hours may vary over bank holidays but we are available via telephone 24hrs a day

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    Local contacts

    Registration office:

    Maidstone Centre

    James Whatman Way,
    Maidstone,
    Kent,
    ME14 1LQ

    03000 415151

    www.kent.gov.uk

    Coroner’s office:

    Coroner’s Office

    Archbishop’s Palace,
    Mill Street,
    Maidstone,
    ME15 6YE

    03000 410 804

    www.kent.gov.uk

    csekcoroner@kent.gov.uk

    Crematoria:

    Vinters Park Crematorium

    Bearsted Road,
    Maidstone,
    Kent,
    ME14 5LG

    01622 602980

    www.maidstone.gov.uk

    Kent and Sussex Crematorium

    Benhall Mill Rd,
    Royal Tunbridge Wells,
    Kent,
    TN2 5JJ

    01892 523894

    www.kentandsussexcrematorium.com

    Local hospitals:

    Maidstone Hospital

    Hermitage Lane,
    Maidstone,
    ME16 9QQ

    01622 729000

    www.mtw.nhs.uk

    Tunbridge Wells Hospital

    Tonbridge Road,
    Pembury,
    Royal Tunbridge Wells,
    Tunbridge Wells,
    TN2 4QJ

    01892 823535

    www.mtw.nhs.uk

    Citizens Advice Bureau:

    Cranbrook Library

    Carriers Rd,
    Cranbrook,
    TN17 3JT

    01580 714936

    www.webapps.kent.gov.uk

    Maidstone Citizens Advice

    2 Bower Terrace,
    Tonbridge Road,
    Maidstone,
    ME16 8RY

    01622 752420

    www.maidstonecab.org.uk

    Local Samaritans:

    The Samaritans of Maidstone and Weald

    48 Grecian St,
    Maidstone,
    ME14 2TS

    01622 674444

    www.samaritans.org

    Benefits Agency Office:

    Benefits

    Maidstone House,
    King Street,
    Maidstone,
    Kent,
    ME15 6JQ

    01622 602557

    www.maidstone.gov.uk

    Department for Work and Pensions Office:

    Maidstone Jobcentre Plus

    County Gate One,
    Staceys Street,
    Maidstone,
    ME14 1ST

    0345 604 3719

    www.jobcentreguide.co.uk

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