Doves Group was established in 1883 as a funeral directing organisation in Durban initially named Doves Funeral Services. Doves Group is one of the largest funeral directing companies in Southern Africa and a major role player in the progressive development of the funeral industry.Doves Group runs a national network in excess of 160 branches in all the 9 provinces, providing insurance, funeral services and related products. Doves Group is an authorized financial services provider with its funeral insurance underwritten by Union Life. Our Offerings• Burial services• Funeral insurance• Memorials• Repatriation• Cremations and handling of ashes• Embalming• Caring for the deceased• Home funeral arrangements Franchise FeeThe initial franchise fee is R150 000 (Excluding VAT) and includes:• Operation manuals• Initial training for staff and management• Doves support/advice• Assistance with site selection• Branding* Please note that the figure is an indication and may vary dependent on location Total Investment: R950 000 – 2 900 000 (Site dependent) Includes: • Branding• Shopfitting• Equipment• Furniture and Fixtures• Opening StockAt Doves we believe that our Franchisees should have the following characteristics to enable them to make a success of their franchise: • Hardworking• Excellent communication and listening skills• Good management skills• Time management skills• Persistence or tenacity• Interpersonal skills• Enthusiastic self-starter• Sales-driven• Service-driven• Quality-conscious• Be self- disciplined and resilient• Be action, customer and quality orientated FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL: FRANCHISE@DOVES.CO.ZA OR CALL 011 483 1188