Horse-Drawn Funeral

A dignified funeral that brings family and friends together for a meaningful goodbye. This option includes all the essentials of a traditional service, with some restrictions, delivered with professionalism and compassion.

With full support from our experienced Funeral Director and team, we are here to guide you every step of the way, creating a comforting and memorable tribute.

A horse drawn hearse outside of the JD Lawson funeral directors building

Funeral Directors Services

A full traditional funeral with Horse-Drawn Hearse & Semi-Solid Wood Coffin.

  • Horse-Drawn Hearse with a pair of black horses, and a Ceremonial Motor Hearse (to transport flowers)

  • Two Limousines, Funeral Director and Staff on the day of the funeral

  • Windsor Semi-Solid Wood Coffin (Oak or Mahogany)

  • Your choice of the day, date and time of the funeral

  • Funeral Service can be at a different venue to the Committal Service at the Crematorium or Cemetery

  • Embalming is included

  • Personalised cortège route

  • Unrestricted viewing in our private resting room during normal working hours, and out-of-hours by appointment

Funeral Price from:

£2,430

Please Note: There is no reduction to the package price for services included but which are either not required or not used. Disbursements and third-party fees not included.

Memorial Masonry

Whether you have chosen burial or cremation, a memorial is a lasting tribute and offers a special place to reflect on memories. We can help you create the perfect memorial for your loved one, with a large selection of styles to choose from.

We are offering 10%* off memorial masonry, additional works, cremation tablets, plaques and vases, inclusive of VAT, when an order is placed at the time of arrangement or within three months of the funeral taking place.

Discount does not apply to any remove and refix costs, permit fees or other associated charges as applicable.

Why choose Murray's Funeral Directors

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Outstanding and dignified professional work. Would highly recommend. Exceptional quality.

Rachel Tataki

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Sally Hulley

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Meg Smart was exceptional throughout the process, offering support, help and advice, both during the preparations and on the day of the funeral.

Bev Johncock

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Amazing funeral directors. Right from the beginning we as a family were made to feel welcome and nothing was ever too much trouble for the staff here. They made Mum look beautiful in the Chapel…

Louise Macleay

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A superb service- nothing was too much trouble and we were able to say goodbye to our beloved daughter exactly as we hoped.

Grahame Robertson

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Murray’s Burton branch organised Mum’s funeral service for us. I can not fault the service. We were looked after so well at the saddest time in our lives. The level of care and support they…

Susan Bower- Khan

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In a stressful heartbreaking time, I had no idea what to expect, or how to organise dads funeral. I found Megan very accommodating and she kept me up to date with arrangements and what to…

Jackie

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We were very happy with the service we received from Murray’s, Meg Smart and her team were incredibly compassionate and supportive during a very difficult time.They handled everything with dignity and respect and guided us…

Michael Davies

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Excellent service from beginning to end. Staff supportive and considerate, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend

Jackie Tate

Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks, organising the ceremony and committal, and coordination with venues, ministers/celebrants, flowers, order of service, online funeral notices and photo tributes. Certain products and services carry an additional charge. There is no reduction on package prices for services included which are not required or used.

Disbursements (Third Party Fees)

Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf. These include crematorium or cemetery fees, costs for ministers or celebrants and other payments such as venue hire, catering, flowers or orders of service.

All prices shown exclude disbursements.

Other Funeral Options

Attended Funeral

A restricted package covering the basic requirements for an attended funeral service

£2,695 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Funeral to be held Monday to Friday Before 10:30am or after 3pm
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and ceremonial hearse as standard
  • Flowers, Orders of Service, Specialist Vehicles and unique touches can be added
An arrangement of yellow and white flowers on a coffin
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Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Fully flexible to create a funeral as unique as your loved one.

From £2,430 Excludes coffin and third party fees

The price depends on the options you choose

  • Home arrangements are available, and viewing is at any time by appointment
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost
  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route

Our Locations

  • Barton under Needwood

    by appointment only

    29 Station Road, Barton under Needwood, DE13 8DR

  • The outside of Murray's Funeral Directors Burton upon Trent branch.

    Burton upon Trent

    Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

    23 York Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2LX

  • The outside of Murray's Funeral Directors Findern branch.

    Findern

    Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

    25 Main Street, Findern, DE65 6AG

  • Murrays Swadlincote

    Swadlincote

    Monday - Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm

    1 Boardman Road, Swadlincote, DE11 9DL

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01283 562 299 visit branch or arrange a home visit