Doves Funeral Directors — Funeral Director in ORPINGTON | 4.8★ 45 Reviews | NAFD
Doves Funeral Directors - funeral director in ORPINGTON, KENT
Doves Funeral Directors

Doves Funeral Directors

4.8
(45 reviews)
19 Carlton Parade, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR60JD
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About

Doves Funeral Directors was founded by second-generation Funeral Director Sean Costello in the 1980’s, 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.

What families say

"Karen the funeral director couldn't have been nicer or more professional. Thank you for making my mum's send off so special."

— Steven Cowan (about Karen)

"Attention to detail was very apparent, even to the point that the funeral cars passed where my father was at rest — a great idea, Karen. Many thanks for all you did on the day."

— Martin Long (about Karen)

"Your professionalism and understanding is outstanding and we couldn't have done it without your guidance. You are all the most caring and respectful people ever. Jason would have been proud and happy with the farewell he was given."

— Karen Adamson (about Karen)

"Even the special touches like a cutting from my dad's wreath which was so thoughtful and I was touched when we were presented with it. I really felt like we did him proud on the day and you helped us do that."

— Sonia Clapperton (about Karen)

"When the day arrived it was so beautiful, even down to all the staff wearing pink in memory. I will never be more grateful."

— Ian Boorman (about Karen)

"She spoke about my father with real respect and cared for him in death with the same dignity shown to the living, which brought us enormous comfort. She was always at the end of the phone, and nothing was ever too much trouble."

— John Leonard (about Karen)

Services Available

Attended Burial
Attended Cremation
Funeral Arrangements

Reviews

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Vicki Woodhouse

a month ago

5

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.

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John Leonard

a month ago

5

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 care, helping us understand and navigate the options available. She spoke about my father with real respect and cared for him in death with the same dignity shown to the living, which brought us enormous comfort. She was always at the end of the phone, and nothing was ever too much trouble. She introduced us to the wonderful celebrant, Jill Hardy, who created a service that felt just right for our family. Bill and the rest of the team were equally caring and efficient on the day, ensuring everything ran smoothly. At a time when we needed understanding and steady guidance, Karen and the team at Doves provided exactly that. We are truly grateful.

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Greg Simner

a month ago

5

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 very caring manner, again nothing was to much trouble. I highly recommend the Orpington office and Doves. Thank you again everything you did

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Ian Boorman

5 months ago

5

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 it so special and listened to everything that the family wanted. I will never be more grateful, when the day arrived its was so beautiful, even down to all the staff wearing pink in memory. Thank you from the whole family.

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Steven Cowan

a year ago

5

For my first time organising a funeral I was lucky enough to use doves in Orpington. Karen the funeral director couldn’t have been nicer or more professional. Every phone call,query,or email was replied to promptly and with all the information I needed. On the day of the funeral itself Matthew and his team were on time, professional and extremely well turned out with the horse & cart immaculately clean. Professional contact was on point with Matthew calling me to let me know of their progress and arrived bang on time. I highly recommend the service Doves Orpington provides if my experience is anything to go by. Thank you for making my mums send off so special.

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