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:

£3,630

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 John Blenkiron & Sons Funeral Directors

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Throughout the process from making the arrangements to the day of the funeral Michelle was brilliant. She was caring and supportive, kept me updated on any arrangements and gave me the advice and information that…

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The team at Blenkirons were amazing throughout the process of my father’s short term illness preparing for the funeral arrangements. I would highly recommend.

Matthew Snowden

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John arranged my Dads funeral, he was compassionate and caring thought out the whole of the planning and ceremony…

Samantha Egan

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I had been to three funerals that had used Blenkiron and sons and they excelled at the service they provided in every aspect. It was most important to me that my wonderful mother had the…

Jenny McKeag

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Absolutely faultless from start to finish. The attention to detail and support throughout the process couldn’t have been better, more kind or more genuine. A true 10/10 service

Martin Neat

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John Blenkiron took personal charge of all the arrangements, which were handled impeccably.

Raymond Alderson

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Exemplary service from James and his team. From the initial phone call through to planning the funeral and the day itself we received nothing but the highest standard of care and compassion. James steered us…

Tony Hare

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There are not enough words to express our gratitude towards Blenkirons funeral directors, in particular Sarah who's caring nature, compassion & professionalism ensured my nephews funeral went smoothly, her absolute attention to detail ensured my…

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As someone who works in a care home, I regularly interact with this funeral directors when they come to take over the care of those who have passed away. Every member of staff I’ve encountered…

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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

£3,895 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
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Traditional Bespoke Funeral

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

From £3,630 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

  • The outside of John Blenkiron & Sons Barnard Castle branch.

    Barnard Castle

    Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:30pm

    19 Galgate, County Durham, Barnard Castle, DL12 8EQ

  • Catterick

    by appointment only

    11 Hildyard Row, Catterick, DL9 4DH

  • Richmond

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01748 850 033 visit branch or arrange a home visit