At the heart of the Maidstone community

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm - Phone lines open 24/7
1 Knightrider Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6LP

Prices from

£1,750

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Part of Funeral Partners Limited

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    About Us

    Doves Funeral Directors in Maidstone is on Knightrider Street.

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

    The funeral home has one free parking spot if you are arriving by car. There is paid parking available at The Mall Maidstone multi storey car park. We are an 11 minute walk from Maidstone West Train Station and a 13 minute walk from Maidstone East Train Station. Our closest bus stop is Lower Stone Street Bus Stop serving West Malling, Wateringbury, Snodland, Yalding, Wouldham, Cuxton, Offham, Marden, Ulcombe, Chatham, Harrietsham, Ditton, Aylesford, East Malling, Bearsted, Shepway, Downswood, Parkwod, Boxley, East and West Farleigh and Kings Hill.

    Our funeral home is not accessible for those in wheelchairs. If you require an accessible branch, please visit our Ashford, Larkfield, Sevenoaks or Staplehurst branches instead. We do not have a disabled toilet. We are happy to arrange a home visit if you prefer.

    We have two private chapels 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 Maidstone 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 Maidstone please don’t hesitate to come and see, contact us on 01622 688 662, email doves.maidstone@funeralpartners.co.uk, or we can arrange a home visit.

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    Featured Reviews

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    Doves we're amazing and really go above and beyond to make such sad days more bearable. Can recommend them as the people to go too. Excellent service by all there staff.…

    Lord Keith Kerridge

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    I can highly recommend Cheryl at Doves, Sevenoaks - she helped and supported us with arranging the funeral and put us in contact with an amazing Celebrant. Cheryl's kindness and compassion was very much appreciated. Matthew and the rest of the team supported us on…

    Ruth Taylor

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    Rose was very, very helpful. Nothing was to big, or too small, to deal with. Toni and the drivers vey good, very helpful, very attentive. Can find no faults at all with the whole team. They were all there if needed. Must not forget the…

    Roger Overy

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    Amanda at Staplehurst is brilliant at her job. She’s so kind and professional and I would recommend her without hesitation.

    Catherine Wheldon

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    Doves conducted both my parents funerals and were wonderful in each case. I dealt directly with them for my Mother's recent funeral and they couldn't have been more helpful. They took the time to explain things and answer my questions, recommended a florist and celebrant…

    Lesley French

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    My Mother in Law passed away in June this year. We chose Doves Funeral Directors to take care of Eve. They provided all the required information we needed to allow us to give Eve a truly cared for funeral. We would like to thank all…

    Richard Drake

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    Doves conducted both my parents funerals and were wonderful in each case. I dealt directly with them for my Mother's recent funeral and they couldn't have been more helpful. They took the time to explain things and answer my questions, recommended a florist and celebrant…

    Lesley French

    Google

    Professional, freindly and affordable, highly recommended for funeral services in Maidstone.

    Sam Wittwer

    Google

    The service provided by Doves Funeral was excellent, their attention to detail and compassion in dealing with all matters was faultless and timely

    James Latheron

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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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    Maidstone

    Opening hours

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

    Contact us

    01622 688 662

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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:

    Kent History and Library Centre

    James Whatman Way,
    Maidstone,
    Kent,
    ME14 1LQ

    03000 415151

    www.kent.gov.uk

    Coroner's Office:

    Maidstone Coroner’s Office

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

    03000 410 804

    www.kent.gov.uk

    Crematorium:

    Vinters Park Crematorium

    Bearsted Road,
    Maidstone,
    Kent,
    ME14 5LG

    01622 602980

    www.maidstone.gov.uk

    Local Hospital:

    Maidstone Hospital

    Hermitage Lane,
    Maidstone,
    ME16 9QQ

    01622 729000

    www.mtw.nhs.uk

    Medway Maritime Hospital

    Windmill Road,
    Gillingham,
    Kent,
    ME7 5NY

    01634 830000 ext 3745

    www.medway.nhs.uk

    Tunbridge Wells Hospital

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

    01892 823535

    www.mtw.nhs.uk

    Local Citizens Advice Bureau:

    Maidstone Citizens Advice

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

    01622 752420

    www.maidstonecab.org.uk

    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

    Local Samaritans:

    The Samaritans of Maidstone and Weald

    48 Grecian St,
    Maidstone,
    ME14 2TS

    01622 674444

    www.samaritans.org

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