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 Howard Chadwick Funeral Service

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We have used Chadwick’s for our family funerals for years and mum wanted us to use them for her funeral too. They are always so respectful, helpful and compassionate and this time was no different.…

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Chadwicks were recommended to me by a friend and I’m so glad she did, from start to finish they have been exemplary. The professionalism, support and care they have shown to us as a family…

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On behalf of my sister and myself I would like to thank all the staff at chadwicks for all their help and support when dealing with our mothers funeral. They all acted with professionalism and…

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Chadwick’s have now provided us with an excellent service for three funerals and I would highly recommend them . From the first contact with Alistair Cox advising of my Brothers recent death he was always…

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So very kind, caring and considerate - took care of everything which was a great comfort. Thank you.…

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We could not recommend Howard Chadwick enough. They were so caring and could not do enough for us , they put us at ease and helped with all decisions making sure everything was just as…

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Myself and my family cannot thank Alastair, Ashley and all the staff at Chadwick’s Funerals for all the care, kindness and excellent dignified service they gave to all of our family on the passing of…

Gillian Carrigan

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Compassionate, considerate and highly skilled and supportive service from passing to burial. We could not have wished for better service.

Mark

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Have used Chadwicks several times. They are very professional which makes the day well. Can't thank these peace enough

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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

£3,240 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

  • Wallingford

    Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

    33 Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, OX10 8ED

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01491 825 222 visit branch or arrange a home visit