Doves

Franchise

Do you want to own a Doves franchise?

Doves Group was established in 1883 and is one of the largest funeral directing companies in Southern Africa.

Offerings

A broad funeral service franchise model.

Burial services

Part of the Doves franchise service offering.

Funeral insurance

Part of the Doves franchise service offering.

Memorials

Part of the Doves franchise service offering.

Repatriation

Part of the Doves franchise service offering.

Cremations and handling of ashes

Part of the Doves franchise service offering.

Embalming

Part of the Doves franchise service offering.

Caring for the deceased

Part of the Doves franchise service offering.

Home funeral arrangements

Part of the Doves franchise service offering.

Franchise fee

Initial franchise fee: R150 000 excluding VAT.

Includes operation manuals, initial training for staff and management, Doves support/advice, site selection assistance, and branding. This figure is an indication and may vary depending on location.

Investment

Total investment: R950 000 - R2 900 000, site dependent.

Includes branding, shopfitting, equipment, furniture and fixtures, and opening stock.

Desired franchisee characteristics

Service-driven operators with strong local relationships.

HardworkingExcellent communication and listening skillsGood management skillsTime management skillsPersistence / tenacityInterpersonal skillsEnthusiastic self-starterSales-drivenService-drivenQuality-consciousSelf-disciplined and resilientAction, customer and quality orientated

Contact

Speak to the franchise team.

Franchise enquiry

Speak to Doves when your family needs support.

Our call centre and local branch teams are available to help with funeral arrangements, cover enquiries and practical next steps.

How to pay your account

Pay at Doves or at participating Pay@ partners.

Shoprite
Checkers
Top it Up
Nedbank
My eBills
Pick n Pay
Boxer
PEP
Ackermans
SPAR
Usave
Call Branch Arrange