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 Fee The 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 Stock At 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