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:

£2,975

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 Crowsons Funeral Directors

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Very perfessional service and great staff to deal with

Andy Hackney

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The kindness and compassion of the staff was wonderful whilst both on initial meeting and throughout. The death of someone you have loved for so long is overwhelming but Verna and the staff were/are amazing.…

Sarah

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The outstanding team at Crowsons Funeral Directors at Barnwell were outstanding. They were professional compassionate and very caring. Verna kept me informed from the very start and was advising me to the end. The made…

Elaine DaCosta

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The whole team at Crowsons are outstanding. They were incredibly empathetic and knowledgeable, impressively efficient in every way, and took such a burden from us in planning my brother's funeral. The service and burial were…

Elizabeth Price

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I would like to Thank Verna and all the team at Crowsons for their complete care , empathy, professionalism and kindness Looking after Our beloved Mummy Marie Lilan Oates They made the whole utterly devastating…

Marian Sanders

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Excellent service offered at a very difficult time. Stella and her team went the extra mile and left no stone unturned, in supporting us and the family, to ensure a perfect send off for our…

Trish Stringer

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Stella and the team were attentive from the outset, making a very difficult time a little easier. Our detailed requests were fully interpreted and actioned professionally and considerately, and the service provided on the day…

Robin Skinner

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Crowsons were kind, compassionate, understanding, and totally professional whilst being friendly from start to finish. They accommodated my various requests and pulled out the stops when I changed arrangements. Verna was so kind at all…

Sarah Rodger

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Difficult time obviously but Stella was open and supportive but not intrusive

David Howell

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

£3,340 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 £2,975 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

  • Barnwell

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

    48, Barnwell, PE8 5PS

  • Thrapston Funeral Directors

    Thrapston

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

    7 Huntingdon Road, Thrapston, NN14 4NF

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01832 272 269 visit branch or arrange a home visit