Bereavement support & funeral directors

“Alex and his staff helped us to give our loved one a perfect send off. First class service, with compassion and understanding.” — Robin G.

“William Whitmey were very professional and supported me through such a difficult time of losing my mum. They gave her the best send off on her next journey. I would recommend William Whitmey 110% — they really do care about your loved ones.” — Sharon D.

“Several generations of my family have passed through their careful hands.” — Jackie R.

“I cannot thank you enough to make sure everything was okay from the start to the finish. You made it easier for me at a very sad time losing my lovely wife Christine.” — Derek B.

“Julie was there overseeing every detail with Mum's funeral, at a time when everyone is grieving Julie made it feel so personal helping sort out everything. Mum's day was a beautiful send off to a wonderful lady.” — Sandie

“From the moment I contacted Julie at Doves she was caring, compassionate and genuinely cared that we got the best service and best day we could possibly have. Chris did absolutely everything possible to guide us through the day, helping us along and giving us support and reassurance.” — David R.

“I was very pleased with the dignified way Mum's Funeral was arranged and handled. Over-all very pleased with this Company and would use them again.” — Beverley L.

“Being on the back foot with mum passing so quickly they were really easy to deal with and considering the situation went over and above board to help. Everything was dignified and I couldn't ask for more.” — Glen A.

“Jack called me the day before the Funeral to go through what time he would be arriving and what to do with the Flowers afterwards and it went as smooth as possible on the day itself. Made a very difficult time easier to deal with.” — Stephen L.

“The Chapel Of Rest was peaceful and gave us great comfort in the week before the funeral. May your loved one's memory be a blessing if you are reading this in need of their services.” — Sharron A.

“Outstanding throughout.” — Donna R.

“Carly, the Funeral Director, and the two lovely office staff were a credit to your organisation, taking a lot of the stress and planning from the family. It was a great send off.” — Jim G.

“They were reassuring and knowledgeable and supported me and my mother at a difficult time to ensure that the service at the crematorium went smoothly without any concerns.” — Joanne O.

“One of them ringing the evening before to make sure we knew exactly what was going to happen.” — Hazel G.

“Took time and trouble to listen carefully to my bespoke requests and also guided my steps. The cremation on the day was seamless, and conducted in just the right balance that my late father would have appreciated.” — Robert H.

“I cannot thank Alex enough for handling the repatriation of my dear friend back to the UK and the excellent service at the funeral. You truly are wonderful.” — Mark W.

“My local Cooperative Funeral Care were extremely kind caring and accommodating. The Lady working at the Sheerness Parlour was so very kind and patient and nothing seemed to be too much trouble.” — Teresa S.

“I have already given a detailed and top class review of this service. Why am I being asked again?” — Andrew C.

“Calm, reassuring staff, offering dignity and friendliness at a difficult time.” — Joe B.

“G Hogben were excellent, they were compassionate, they did everything we requested, all with a really calming attitude. We could not have been treated any better.” — Chris S.

“Everyone we met through the funeral process were so kind and helpful. They made arranging everything so easy, the majority of things needing to be done were dealt with by them at a high standard.” — Conor B.

“Made things very easy at a difficult time. Very professional and caring and nothing was too much.” — Lorna T.

“Such a relaxed but professional company that makes such a heart breaking time feel easier to manage. We would never use any other funeral director.” — Melanie U.

“Made my mum look absolutely stunning and smothered her in perfume just how she liked. So lovely to deal with.” — Gemma J.