The aim of the Competition and Markets Authority Funeral Markets Order 2021 is to make it easier for customers to access the prices of funeral directors and crematorium operators and to help increase customers’ awareness of the total cost of the services they may require.
These provisions are also intended to help customers to compare the prices and services of different funeral directors and crematorium operators so that they can assess what best suits their needs and budget.
The criteria for the Attended Funeral:
Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements.
Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care.
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities.
Providing a suitable coffin.
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the Funeral Director.
Provision of a hearse or other appropriate vehicle to take the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) at a date and time agreed between the customer and funeral director.
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Doves Funeral Directors was founded in 1980.
Our dedicated teams at our Bexley, Maidstone and Tonbridge funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements.
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My beloved mother in law died on 3rd December and we were unable to bury her till 12th January. I cannot praise Doves Sittingbourne enough. Right from her collection from the home until we laid her to rest in the cemetary we were treated with compassion and understanding. Julie in particular was a star, nothing was too much. When she said 'feel ...
Sandra Eller via Google
6 months ago
We recently lost my grandfather and Doves has been incredible from the moment we contacted them. I honestly can't thank Julie, Chris, Colin and Glenn enough - they truly went above and beyond to make this process easier for my gran, mum and myself. They truly treated us like we were family and I will always be so grateful to them for this.I high...
Yasmin Harake via Google
9 months ago
From the moment I contacted Julie at Doves in Sittingbourne she was caring, compassionate and genuinely cared that we got the best service and best day we could possibly have. Chris was our funeral director on the day and he did absolutely everything possible to guide us through the day, helping us along and giving us support and reassurance. Go...
David Rouse via Google
7 months ago
We cannot thank Doves Sittingbourne enough for how our Mums funeral went. It was absolutely perfect. Julie at Sittingbourne is like a friend when she deals with you. Chris, Tom, Glen and Debbie on the day were just amazing and so supportive. Mark Perrian, the Celebrant was like having a family member or family friend conducting the service. ...
Anita Hogben via Google
a year ago
Hi JulieWe would like to thank you & all at Doves on behalf of our family for arranging our beloved Mother's funeral.You & your colleagues assisted in a professional caring & thoughtful way.The funeral director was also very kind, assisting & guiding the proceedings in respectful & thoughtful manner.Obitus were also extremely helpful finding the...
