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Full cost breakdown & optional extras
Estimated cost by funeral type
Attended cremation Service with mourners + cremation
£4,150–£4,720
Unattended (direct) cremation No service · fee included
£1,995
Attended burial Service with mourners + burial
£3,923–£6,895
Unattended burial No service · burial
£2,328–£5,300
Burial estimates: May exclude grave plot costs; May exclude memorial removal or replacement fees; May exclude other cemetery fees.
What's included in the attended fee
Legal & administration
£1,435
Collection of the deceased
£300
Care of the deceased
£400
Coffin (wood effect foil veneer)
£345
Viewing / chapel of rest
£20
Hearse / transport
£795
Optional extras (charged if used)
Mileage (per mile)
£2
Transfer / removal
£185
Return of ashes
£25
Embalming
£175
Officiant / minister
POA
Out-of-hours collection
POA
Figures from their CMA Standardised Price List — April 2026 list.
What people say
5 written reviews · 5.0★ average · 100% rated 5★
★★★★★ In the run up to my mothers death, the gentle yet experienced guidance was exactly what one requires at such an emotional time. Throughout the entire process we were treated respectfully but also with assurity. The day before the funeral I receievd a reassuring call to say all was going to plan and what I could expect on the day. On the day of the funeral the team were nothing but kind and reassuringly efficient. It's these little details - the gentle informative manner and the kindness that stood out for me and give me no hesitation other than to highly recommend Doves.
★★★★★ 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 day of the funeral everything was done with dignity and great professionalism. We cannot thank them enough and would definitely recommend them.
★★★★★ We were extremely well supported throughout my father’s funeral. All staff were friendly and kind. We made our choices…the coffin, order of service booklets etc with no uncomfortable attempts at up-selling. The process was extremely efficient in the planning and on the day. Although funerals aren’t particularly cheap, it was less than we expected and we could clearly see where the money went. Overall, we were very pleased with our choice to use Doves….which was actually a recommendation from a friend who’d used them previously.
★★★★★ We are so grateful to Cheryl and the entire team at Doves Sevenoaks for the help, guidance, service and support they provided us during an incredibly difficult period. We never felt any pressure or 'selling' just genuine concern and support all the way from the moment we met in January through to the day of the funeral in February which they helped conduct with dignity, expertise and respect. Everything about them was top notch and Cheryl continues to be thoroughly supportive. If you are considering them or need their urgent help then I recommend getting in touch with Cheryl.
★★★★★ Cheryl helped and supported us with arranging the funeral beautifully with kindness and compassion. A wonderful choice of celebrant to help guide us through arranging the service and leading it for us on the day.
The team who supported us on the day, led by Matthew, were amazing and we couldn't have asked for more.
About Doves Funeral Directors
Doves Funeral Directors at Ashford, Larkfield, Maidstone, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Sittingbourne, Staplehurst, Swanley and Bromley funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.