Horse Drawn Funeral Carriages

At H.J. Newington Independent Funeral Directors, we are here to support, guide and fulfil the wishes of the families surrounding the arrangements of a horse drawn funeral service making sure your loved one has a service that is special and unique to them. Whether you would like a traditional procession or something a little different, we are dedicated to creating a bespoke funeral service that is perfect for you and your loved one.

Our horse-drawn funeral carriages are a stunning addition to any funeral cortege. We offer a choice of beautiful white carriage horses or jet-black Friesian stallions, known as Belgian Blacks. These horses are carefully selected for their noble bearing and gentle character.

We also offer personalisation options for the service, including a range of different coloured drapes, plumes, and tack that can be selected at the time of arranging the funeral service. Our turnouts are subject to availability as teams of horses may be limited.

All of our horses are immaculately dressed in English patent leather harnesses and full traditional collars, and our professional coachmen have decades of experience in driving horse drawn funeral carriages. They pride themselves on wearing traditional Victorian livery and can lead the horses and hearse from either your family home or our funeral home to the crematorium or church.

Our horse-drawn funeral services include all the services in our cremation or burial service, plus the choice of two, four or six horses, a white or black horse drawn hearse, ostrich feather plumes and complementing drapes, experienced coachmen and women, and a family limousine.

Horse-drawn funerals have a rich history dating back centuries and provide a dignified and elegant way to say goodbye to loved ones. Our clients have praised the sound of the horses’ hooves clip-clopping along the road, the gentle sway of the carriage, and the sight of the immaculately dressed driver, which has given them great comfort.

Traditional in Every Sense

All of our beautiful horses are immaculately dressed in English patent leather harnesses and full traditional collars. You can also choose from almost any colour plumes with complementing drapes.

Decades of Experience

Our professional and immaculately dressed coachmen have decades of experience in driving horse drawn funeral carriages and pride themselves on wearing traditional Victorian livery. Armed with extensive riding experience, they can lead the horses and hearse from either your family home or our funeral home and onto the crematorium or church.

A horse-drawn funeral hearse is a unique way to remember your loved one and celebrate their life. It is a magnificent sight and truly is a unique send-off.

What is included in our Horse Drawn Funeral?

You will receive the services included within our cremation service or burial service, as well as the ones outlined below:

• Select from two, four or six horses
• Select a white or black horse drawn hearse
• Horses dressed to honour the time-tradition practice of horse-drawn hearses, with leather harnesses and traditional collars
• Choice of coloured feather plumes and complementing drapes
• Experienced coachmen and women, dressed respectfully and appropriately

What is a Horse drawn Funeral?

It involves a carriage or hearse pulled by one or more horses, which slowly makes its way to the crematorium cemetery.

Will a larger coffin or casket fit in the carriage?

Our hearses are modern Victorian classics and are able to carry the largest of coffins or caskets.

Is there room for floral tributes on the carriage?

Each hearse is fully equipped with straps and hooks to display floral tributes as and when required.

If you’re interested in discussing our horse-drawn funeral services in more detail, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 01273 030717. Our caring and compassionate team would be honoured to discuss this with you at greater length.