Transport

Final journey in style

Howard Chadwick Funeral Service can explain all the options available to you for the funeral cortege, should you choose to have one. In a traditional cortege the deceased in the coffin will travel from the funeral directors in a modern hearse to a location of your choice, via a chosen route or direct to the service venue and then on to the committal location if it’s different. Guest and family members would travel behind the hearse in a limousine, alternative hired transportation or in their own vehicles.

Transport options

Things to consider…

Who will require transport, close family and friends and other guests?
The type and number of vehicles you would like
Who you would like to travel in the cortege
If there is a specific route you would like the cortege to take
Are you having a service and committal in two locations?
The arrangement and display of floral tributes
If you would like a unique specialist funeral cortege with alternative and unusual vehicles

Many people prefer the traditional motor hearse but there are now other alternatives. Howard Chadwick Funeral Service can make your funeral more personalised with choices including horse-drawn hearse options, 4×4 Land Rover, motorcycle, ‘Only Fools and Horses themed 3-wheeler’, pink, silver, white or poppy decorated hearses, a double-decker bus, a trike, a vintage lorry and VW Campervan. Please talk to us about all the options available or something specific you would like us to try and arrange for you.

Cremations

We can assist you in every step of the funeral and cremation arrangements so please ask us about any queries you may have.

Cremations

Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

Howard Chadwick Funeral Service can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

Absolutely amazing — so helpful throughout all of our journeys. We couldn’t have wished for a more lovely and dignified day. None of it would have been possible without the support of Chadwicks. Thank you…

Angie Tomlinson

From the first contact that I had with Chadwicks, I was so glad that I had entrusted them with taking care of my husband's funeral. Their patience and guidance was exemplary and so gratefully received at a time when my grief was so raw. My…

Carole James

The service we received from Chadwick’s was excellent. Peter the driver was polite, professional & so courteous. Thomas was amazing, given his age he was so professional & empathetic. Chadwick’s made a sad day a beautiful send off for my mum. Thank you also to…

Jessie Hill

A very big thank you for your support and professional service yesterday it made a very sad day so much easier for our family regards Pete and Helen Hearmon…

Peter Hearmon

Chadwicks have kind, caring staff who treat everyone with respect and dignity. The attention to detail is second to none, every one of our requests was carried out exactly as we had asked. I thoroughly recommend them.

Sylvia Wear

Fantastic service throughout. All staff members were thoroughly helpful and supportive at a very difficult time. Many thanks from Wally & family.

Wally Owen

Kindness, sensitivity, courtesy, efficiency, professionalism, are all in abundance in the team at Howard Chadwicks. We couldn't have asked for more in the whole procedure and will be forever grateful in their help through a very emotional time.

Margaret Walker

We were so pleased we were recommended Howard Chadwick Funeral Service by a family member. They were amazing. From our initial contact with Emily to start the process, then Alistair and the wider team - we couldn’t have wished for a more professional and kind…

Suzanne Bradley

Without reservation in all aspects I completely recommend Chadwick Funeral Service. The help, kindness and empathy of Alistair, Ashley, Tom, Emily and the rest of their team went above and beyond. We as a family found complete comfort and calmness throughout the whole procedure of…

Della

The team at Chadwicks were excellent. They were efficient helpful and understanding of my needs as I planned the service. From the details in the Order of Service, the photos and music collation, every detail was seen to. On the day of the funeral, the…

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