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:

£2,795

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 G & M Goold Funeral Directors

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It’s not something I’ve ever had to organise before and it was a very sad time in our life. Mike was amazing and explained the whole process and was always ready to answer my questions…

Vikki Stenton

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I would like to thank Debbie in the office and Mandy who conducted the funeral

Derick Brown

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G&M Goold guided us through every step with patience and kindness, never rushing us and always making sure we felt supported in all of our decisions. we would like to say a massive thank you…

Lauren Bailey

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A first class service. The whole experience was made easy and at ease with the decision making and advise given. Would thoroughly recommend as we had a perfect day to say good bye to our…

Paul Egden

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Friendly, respectful and accomodating.

Helen Boden

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I would like to say a massive thank you to, Michelle, Debbie and the whole team with G M Goold, from the first instance of contact they made our farewell journey very special and memorable.…

Andrew Parker

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The staff were all kind and considerate. They carried out all our wishes precisely. As I was quite a long way away it was very important to me that I could make contact easily at…

Susan Bourne

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My wife and I made funeral arrangements through yourselves as you were recommended to us. We were not disappointed the advice and service were really exceptional. The funeral was for a life long friend whose…

David grewcock

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Geoff, Mandy and the team at Goolds are beyond excellent in their professionalism. Mandy has immense empathy and we felt wrapped in a warm hug throughout the whole process. Mandy recommend Jane Sturgeon as our…

Tracy Grenyer

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

£3,060 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 £2,795 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

  • Chester

    Monday – Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    70 Green Lane, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LB

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01244 319 595 visit branch or arrange a home visit