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:

£3,510

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 James & Thomas Funeral Directors

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I want to thank Julie Brown for her compassion and unwavering professionalism

Viacheslav Rapoport

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Thanks Julie and the team at James & Thomas for a really thoughtful and lovely funeral for our Mum. We felt really cared for throughout.

DAVID HICKS

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Upon my father's passing, I popped in to do see Julie at James and Thomas funeral directors I didn't give her much notice for my appointment but she did her upmost to make me feel…

dan chandler

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Everyone at James and Thomas acted very professionally and with compassion. Chris Bertram at the Horsley office catered for all my needs and diligently went through my music requests with me for the tribute.

Chris Clark

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we cannot commend julie & sue our celebrant highly enough for the beautiful funeral they crafted for my husband.using our input they put together the perfect send off we had hoped for.thank you ladies.

Michael Coppinger

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At such a very sad time, the service provided was thoughtful, personal. Chris Bertram at the Horsley Branch was particularly helpful and supportive.

Judith Brewster

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Made my wife's funeral a celebration of life that will be remembered and commented on by all who attended as a fitting tribute to a life well lived. Rest in Peace Susan

Adrian Whyte

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I had never had to organise a cremation or funeral service before. I chose James & Thomas (Horsley in my case) based on positive reviews that I saw online. Chris was first class, helping me…

Nick Wilson

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James & Thomas and particularly Anne Rowe could not have been more helpful, caring, organised and efficient in arranging both of my parents funerals. Anne helped with all aspects of the funeral from start to…

Mark Batterson

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

£3,775 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 £3,510 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

  • Cobham

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

    Mill Road, Cobham, KT11 3AL

  • East Horsley

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

    24 Station Parade, Ockham Road, East Horsley, KT24 6QN

  • Merrow Heights

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

    259 Epsom Road, Guildford, Merrow Heights, GU1 2RE

  • New Haw

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

    305 Woodham Lane, New Haw, KT15 3NY

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01932 862 009 visit branch or arrange a home visit