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:

£2,270

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 Kavanagh & Coates Funeral Services

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Sam and the team at Kavanagh & Coates provided exceptional service during my Mother-in-Law’s funeral. Their professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail made a difficult time much easier for our family. Everything was handled seamlessly…

Peter Jackson

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Clare and the team went above and beyond for our family whilst arranging my grandads funeral. Clare has so much care and compassion and we really felt like all our needs and wants were heard…

Grace Cockcroft

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Clare & the team facilitated our late Dads Funeral. We felt fully supported by Clare, she was available to meet our needs at anytime, answering any of questions, wether they were regarding legal matters or…

Emma Hilton

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I was treated from the beginning with the most unbelievable kindness and respect.The staff could not do enough for you I was taken aback by the whole experience and how genuine they all were.

Jean Krowther

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My brother's funeral was handled by Clare at Kavanagh and Coates recently and it was such a well-thought out and smooth experience for the family. They looked after absolutely everything and we never felt rushed…

Nic Knott

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Our mums recent funeral was handled by Kavanagh & Coates and I cannot recommend them more highly. My brother, sister and I were looked after by Clare who was absolutely amazing and felt like a…

Michelle Hornsey

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Myself & my three sisters was welcomed & comforted with their service in January & February , they looked after our mum & dad, their services go above & beyond , they guide you to…

Jenny Wood

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7/10/2025 We have just used Kavanagh&Coates Funeral services for our Dad, Dennis Ball.They recommended a funeral plan after Mums funeral 5years ago,and was worth doing. We would like to say they have been absolutely brilliant,…

PHIL Ball

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From my very first phone call, to arriving at the wake venue, the support and care that I received was unbelievable! I can not thank Sam enough for all the effort and care that went…

Carley McLaughlin

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

£2,535 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 £2,270 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

  • Heywood

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm

    8-10 Bethel Street, Heywood, OL10 1HU

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01706 623 623 visit branch or arrange a home visit