Doves Funeral Directors

Doves Funeral Directors was founded by second-generation Funeral Director Sean Costello in the 1980âs, with the first premises in Bromley.

Doves Funeral Directors quickly established a local reputation for empathy and experience in supporting the community in planning funerals for loved ones and soon expanded the business across Kent.

Our Funeral Plans

Unattended Cremation

May be suitable for those looking for a simple, dignified and low-cost cremation without the formalities of a funeral service and no family or friends present.

From £1,795

Choice Essentials

Tailored for those who would prefer a more traditional funeral service where family and friends can attend. It includes our professional attended Funeral Director Services as standard and the flexibility to personalise and upgrade elements of the funeral.

From £2,650

Choice Plus

This plan includes all the features of the Choice Essentials Plan plus an upgraded coffin, professional embalming (a specialised treatment for the Covered Individual) and a chauffeur driven limousine for up to six passengers.

From £2,925

* Equivalent price shown is a national average, based on based on 282 branches within the Funeral Partners Network (correct as of 1st January 2025) and includes our lowest priced coffin.

Funeral prices vary and may go up or down in the future. Certain Third Party Fees (burial or cremation fees and doctor’s fees, if required) must be paid in order for the funeral to take place, in addition to the funeral plan cost.

With a Choice Funeral Plan

Our Funeral Plan enables you to prepay for certain elements of your funeral in advance and fix the cost of Funeral Director Services, protecting you from the risk of these rising.

The Funeral Director Services are included
You have the option to make Voluntary Contributions towards Additional Products and Services
For Unattended Cremation Plans, Third Party Fees, such as Cremation Fees and doctors fees (only in Northern Ireland, if required) are included. For Choice Essentials and Choice Plus Plans, you have the option to make Voluntary Contributions towards Third Party Fees.
You will not require a medical assessment
You are able to record your wishes to help your family make decisions when the time comes