Reflect & Remember

An intimate gathering, for 4–8 family and friends, at the funeral home in our private chapel of rest, with the deceased present in their coffin.

In the following days, we take care of a dignified unattended cremation/burial, without family or mourners present.

With full support from our experienced Funeral Director and team, we are here to guide you every step of the way, creating a comforting and memorable tribute.

Professional Services

A dignified send off with no compromise on the quality of care, accompanied by an intimate service at our chapel of rest

  • Bringing the person who has died into our respectful and dignified care

  • 1-hour private gathering in the Funeral Home Chapel/Private Room for 4–8 attendees. (Deceased present)

  • Choice of music, to create a peaceful atmosphere for reflection and remembrance

  • Funeral Director in attendance share some thoughtful words, if requested.

  • Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

  • Viewing in private room during normal working hours

  • Our choice of local crematorium

  • We'll let you know the date of the cremation/burial

  • Non-Ceremonial Vehicle and Staff to transport the deceased to the crematorium

  • Complimentary scatter tube and local delivery of ashes (if requested)

Package Price:

£1,975

Price excludes Crematorium/Burial fees, celebrant/minister and any Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf. Embalming and certain additional products/services and upgrades can be added at additional costs.

No mourners present at crematorium.

Ashes Caskets, Urns, Keepsakes & Jewellery

We offer a wide range of high-quality ashes caskets, scatter tubes and urns as well as personal keepsakes and jewellery for you to treasure.

Why choose Doves Funeral Directors

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I can express in words, how wonderful you all were. Gave the most perfect send off

Mandy Hounsell

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Amanda, at Staplehurst, was amazing with organising my Mum’s funeral from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble and the design of the coffin was exactly how we imagined it. Thank you so much…

David Butcher

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I have recently used doves for my dads funeral. Im Very pleased with the staff and resources doves funeral parlour have too offer. They are very helpful,nice and understanding. They made everything much easier and…

Dylan Miller

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Karen was amazing from start to finish. She put us completely at ease during such a difficult time and supported us every step of the way. The funeral for my mum was absolutely amazing and…

Louise Forrester

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Doves in Maidstone couldn't have been more helpful throughout the entire process. From my first meeting with Jackie I knew I was in good hands, we had an unusual situation and her guidance and support…

Mark Tassell

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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…

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

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Excellent - very very friendly yet professional service!

Jackie Soper

Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks and coordination with venues, flowers, online funeral notices and photo tributes. Certain products and services carry an additional charge. There is no reduction on package prices for services included which are not required or used.

Disbursements (Third-Party Fees)

Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf. (These include, crematorium /cemetery fees, flowers etc.)

All prices shown exclude Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.

Unattended Direct Cremation and Alternative Service Venue Packages

Unattended Funeral

Simple, dignified no compromise on quality of care. Burial or Cremation with no mourners

£1,700 Excludes third party fees

Limited products and services can be added

  • Viewing in a private room during office hours
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and non-ceremonial vehicle

Celebration of Life

A unique memorial service at a venue of your choice on a different day to the cremation

£2,350 Excludes third party fees

Quote for your choice of venue, catering, flowers, etc will be provided

  • Full support with arranging venue hire, catering, flowers, visual photo tribute and more
  • Funeral Director in attendance to meet, greet and read a tribute if requested
  • Ashes delivered to a local address in a complimentary scatter tube
  • Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial on different day to service

Our Locations

  • Ashford

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

    54-56 Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, TN23 6HT

  • Bromley

    by appointment only

    38 Homesdale Road, Bromley, BR2 9LD

  • Larkfield

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    788 London Road, Larkfield, ME20 6BE

  • Maidstone

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

    1 Knightrider Street, Maidstone, ME15 6LP

  • Orpington

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

    19 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JD

  • Sevenoaks

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

    112 St Johns Hill, Sevenoaks, TN13 3PB

  • Sittingbourne

    Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

    100 -102 East Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 4RX

  • Staplehurst

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

    Maxted House, High Street, Tonbridge, Staplehurst, TN12 0AH

  • Swanley

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

    35 Station Road, Swanley, BR8 8ES

Memorial Masonry

Whether you have chosen burial or cremation, a memorial is a lasting tribute and offers a special place to reflect on memories. We can help you create the perfect memorial for your loved one, with a large selection of styles to choose from.

Masonry

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01233 643 000 visit branch or arrange a home visit