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 Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors

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Couldn't recommend them more highly. From start to finish they were professional, compassionate, and quietly efficient. Very easy to talk to ,guiding us through all the details that needed to be covered. Laura and Becci…

Susan Hutchings

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The Price family would like to thank the team at Dawe Brothers who recently took care of all the funeral arrangements for Beryl and a special thank you to Charlotte and Keith who were so…

Russell Price

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I felt supported throughout and when I contacted Dawe Brothers with changes I felt that nothing was too much trouble. I dealt with Becci and she was absolutely brilliant from start to finish.

Jackie Brazier

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All members of staff were really kind and accommodating. Showed lots of respect.

Fiona vernall

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We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Laura for the outstanding care and compassion she showed whilst looking after our mother and supporting our family through such a difficult time. From…

Tracy jackson

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Laura and her team were excellent in every way, particularly Rebecca Smith who looked after our account. She went above and beyond in every aspect of customer care and made it so easy for us…

john hepworth

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Charlotte was very helpful and kept us updated at all times. Laura was very professional on the day and ensured everything went to plan and made us feel at ease

Michelle Powell

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Everyone was very caring and helpful and gave me the time to think about the arrangements . The celebrant was excellent .

Margaret Jackson

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My family and I have used the services of The Dawes Brothers Hereford twice in the past 18 months for the sad passing of our father in October 2024 and now in April 2026 for…

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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

  • Holme Lacy Road, Hereford

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

    40 Holme Lacy Road, Hereford, HR2 6BZ

  • Ledbury

    by appointment only

    The Apostolic Hall, Bye Street, Hereford, Ledbury, HR8 2AA

  • Westfaling Street, Hereford

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

    115 Westfaling Street, Hereford, HR4 0JE

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01432 274 066 visit branch or arrange a home visit