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:

£3,225

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 Wakefield Funeral Services

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Katie was professional, kind and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. She took the time to listen carefully to my mum's needs and helped us set up a funeral plan that was right for her. Nothing…

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We were very happy with the service provided at such a difficult time. Everyone was kind and compassionate and provided information as needed. We were allowed time to make decisions such as viewing and this…

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David provided an exceptional level of care and professionalism during a very difficult time. From the first meeting through to the service itself, everything was handled with sensitivity, respect, and genuine compassion. He took the…

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Wakefield Funeral Services went above and beyond our expectations during an incredibly difficult year. After losing both my Mum and Dad, they supported us with such care, dignity, and respect. Everything was handled perfectly, and…

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Me and my family can't thank everyone at Wakefield funeral services enough for organising everything for my Nan's funeral. Joan got everything ready so easily for us, she's amazing at her job, everything was beautiful.…

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Very thoughtful and patient.

Caroline Russell

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Joan spent time explaining everything clearly and ensuring our wishes were met. She recommended a Celebrant and helped us with the music we wanted for the service. On the day of the funeral all the…

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Very helpful and caring. Joan was lovely and helped me with everything.

Anne

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Provided an excellent service for the bereavement of my late sister, all staff were helpful and attentive. This review would have been five stars but the part time opening of the Wakefield branch dropped the…

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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

£3,490 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 £3,225 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

  • Wakefield

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

    76 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TU

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01924 372 260 visit branch or arrange a home visit