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

    Established in 1985, our Staplehurst funeral home has a central village location and parking can be found in the village car park outside the shops.

    Our supportive team at Doves Funeral Directors in Staplehurst provide funeral services in areas including Staplehurst, Marden, Headcorn, Cranbrook, Sissinghurst, Frittenden, Linton, Coxheath, Sutton Valance and Loose.

    We can help to plan religious and non-religious funeral services and serve many different faiths. We are close to All Saints Church, Staplehurst Free Church and United Reformed Church.

    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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    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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    I can't recommend doves enough thank you to the Ashford team for everything from planning to funeral. I recently lost my teenage son and had no idea about funeral planning or what to do next. And never organised a funeral before. stepping into doves funeral…

    Aisha-Marie Stoica

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    Exceptional service at a very emotional time, Thank you Haley for your support and kindness & Richard and the team for making the day as easy as it could be…

    Kevin Terry

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    Thank you so much to everyone at Doves for making what was a difficult time for our family as painless as it could be. We were guided through everything without feeling we were being upsold or otherwise. The staff were very professional and on the…

    Simon Younger

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    It was the second time we have used Doves Maidstone and again they were fantastic. From the first contact in the middle of the night informing them of my mums passing, Chris the Funeral Director making sure the day went smoothly and Jackie coordinating everything…

    Paul Martin

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    For my mother's funeral, we found Doves Funeral Directors of Orpington friendly, considerate and helpful, explaining the process clearly.

    Peter Cogram

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    Managed my father's funeral recently. Kind, friendly, helpful & professional people. Contacted me regularly with updates and progress. The day itself went smoothly and as planned. Particular thanks to Rose & Toni. Recommended.…

    Mark Pugs

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    Doves arranged my husband’s funeral, we felt so looked after and the whole process was fantastic especially during such a difficult time. I couldn’t fault Karen, Toni or Jill it was wonderful celebration of his life.…

    Vicki Woodhouse

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    We used Doves Funeral Directors in Orpington for my father’s funeral and cannot recommend them highly enough. From our very first meeting, Karen was sympathetic, friendly and deeply respectful. She guided my mother, my two sisters and me through every step with professionalism and genuine…

    John Leonard

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    An excellent service from the time we called to the funeral, I can not say how caring and compassionate the whole team were. Karren in the office was so helpful and nothing was to much trouble. Toni and her team were very professionally in a…

    Greg Simner

    Find us

    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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