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 Gillman Funeral Service

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Steph was absolutely amazing from the very first day I visited. She made an incredibly stressful and emotional experience much more bearable, and I’m so grateful to have had her support throughout. No question was…

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From the initial meeting through the preparations, the day of the funeral and beyond, Godfrey and Gillman were very professional, while also being kind and approachable. We felt safe in their hands. They made the…

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Excellent service from Jess all the way through the preparations - extremely helpful and who went over and above. First class customer service! Darren on the day was exceptional and I cannot thank them enough!…

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After my mum pasting and a really bad experience from the so call caring co op The team from Gillman Steph Bella and Nina came to the rescue getting my mum remove from the co…

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From the very beginning, Steph has been absolutely amazing. During one of the hardest times of my life, she has shown nothing but kindness, compassion, and professionalism. She treated my great uncle with the utmost…

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From the first call, the visits to the Norbury branch and countless telephone calls - PERFECT! Beryl was the consume professional whilst demonstrating humanity and compassion. I found her to be very patient, considerate, thoughtful…

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From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful suggestions. We had to arrange our funeral with a…

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Thank you for your services and professionalism, especially to Darren the funeral director and all the team that assisted , our mum had a very dignified and lovely send off.

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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

  • Balham

    Monday – Friday: 09:00am – 5:00pm

    2 The Boulevard, Balham High Road, South London, Balham, SW17 7BW

  • Battersea

    Monday – Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

    229 St. John's Hill, South London, Battersea, SW11 1TH

  • Carshalton

    Monday – Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    16 Green Wrythe Lane, South London, Carshalton, SM5 2DW

  • Mitcham

    Monday – Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

    205 London Road, South London, Mitcham, CR4 2JD

  • Norbury

    Monday – Friday: 10am - 4:00pm

    1461 London Road, South London, Norbury, SW16 4AQ

  • Tooting

    Monday – Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

    971 Garratt Lane, South London, Tooting, SW17 0LW

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 020 8672 1557 visit branch or arrange a home visit