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

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£1,700

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    About Us

    Established in 1985, our Maidstone funeral home is less than a mile from Maidstone West train station and is within walking distance from the town centre. If you are driving to us, we have three parking spaces available.

    Our supportive team at Doves Funeral Directors in Maidstone provides funeral services in areas including Ashford, Charing, Singleton, Stanhope, Kennington, Willesborough, Teneterden, New Romney, Hamstree Street, Mersham, St Michaels and Wood Church.

    We can help to plan religious and non-religious funeral services and serve many different faiths including Christian, Muslim, Buddhist and Jewish.

    Our Maidstone funeral home offers two Chapels of Rest so that you can visit your loved one in a peaceful environment. We also have facilities for families to perform washing rites for 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.

    Every year we host a popular Christmas memorial service which supports those in Maidstone who have lost a loved one.

    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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    Latest Reviews

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    Doves funeral went above and beyond and done a fantastic service for my mum . Jennie from the larkfield branch was of great help in putting everything together for us and making mums day memorable The white horses and carriage was amazing Thank you to…

    Jason Pratt

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    So glad we acted upon the recommendation to use Doves to organise our Mums funeral. At such a distressing time they provided an effortless, efficient and professional service. A big thank you to Rose for her compassion, advice and kindness throughout the whole process, and…

    Wayne Masters

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    Doves at Maidstone have been so very supportive throughout the funeral organisation, for our Mum, Dorothy Doreen. Mum was our world and Doves made the process so very special. Jackie in the office and Chris, the funeral director guided us through a very emotional time.…

    Ann Gibb

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    A massive thank you to Karen at Doves in Orpington. At a time that no one expects to happen, Karen was there from day one. The whole process was made easier knowing she was there when needed. From beginning to the very end Karen made…

    Ian Boorman

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    Jackie in the Maidstone branch went above and beyond to accommodate our requests for a truly personalised funeral. From the beginning, Jackie welcomed us with kindness and compassion, explaining and advising on every step of the process so we could organise a memorable day for…

    Gina Hopkins

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    Thank you to Rose at Doves, for supporting us through a very difficult time in providing a wonderful send off for our Mum.

    Victoria W

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    During such a difficult time for our family, your team provided not only professional service but also genuine compassion and care. Every detail was handled with sensitivity and respect, which brought us great comfort. We were especially grateful for Jackie Barlow, who was incredibly supportive…

    Maria Skinner

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    Karen was very friendly and made us feel at ease with excellent information and suggestions, Bill and his team were very professional and waited after the funeral patiently. The coffin we chose was presented lovely and the Pastor Jill Hardy pretend a lovely service. Doves…

    William Johns

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    Thank you to Doves and Rose our funeral arranger and Doves staff at the Crematorium on the day of my mother's funeral . I would also like to thank Rose , in particular, for her support up to the day assisting me through the process…

    Roger weale

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    Jennie in larkfield branch was amazing from start to finish. She was considerate, caring and professional at all times, really taking some of the strain of a difficult time away. She kept us well informed with every step and was in general very lovely. An…

    Beckie Turner

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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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