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:

£2,475

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 Gordon Fletcher and Sons

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All the team, especially Lesley, were professional from the first call I made right up to the day of the funeral and afterwards to collect mams ashes.

Karen Humes

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From the moment we contacted Gordon Fletcher & Sons, we knew my late uncle’s care and funeral were in very good hands. Adam was truly exceptional — we have nothing but praise for his compassion,…

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This is the first time I've had anything to do with Gordon Fletcher & Sons but wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others

June Jamieson

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Absolutely brilliant a very well organised day.

John B.

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Words can’t adequately describe the service we received from Adam and his team for my husband Ken’s funeral. He was very caring and understanding, and handled everything efficiently from start to finish. It couldn’t have…

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I cannot thank Adam and Hayley enough for their care and kindness during my most difficult time. They were patient and so professional and the respect they showed to my husband was very touching. At…

Pete

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Adam was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end nothing was an issue. His understanding and dealing with our difficult circumstances was second to none.

karen hodgson

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Exceptional service and fully support and helped through every aspect of the procedure with loved one been shown so much dignity and respect

Wendy Brannigan

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Brilliant service,team are all so good at what they do. We the family acnt thank them enough. We knew they would do an excellent job given the circumstances

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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

£2,740 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 £2,475 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

  • Ferryhill

    By appointment only

    Lazarus House, St. Martha & St. Mary’s, Linden Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8BD

  • Newton Aycliffe branch of Gordon Fletcher and Sons funeral directors

    Newton Aycliffe

    by appointment only

    Cobblers Hall Village Centre, 3 Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SE

  • The outside of Gordon Fletcher's & Sons Ferryhill branch.

    Spennymoor

    Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

    30 Charles Street, Spennymoor, DL16 7LG

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01388 420276 visit branch or arrange a home visit