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

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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 John Gray & Co Funeral Directors

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Very dignified and friendly funeral arrangements..Sandra and Andrew deserve a particular mention for arranging everything required .Couldnt recommend John Gray &Co.highly enough.

Noel Wishart

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All staff we encountered were Amazing. The whole week was a blur for us and the staff clearly understood this and took control of the things we needed. Seamless from start to finish.

natasha kerry Collins

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Every member of the team we dealt with was caring, professional, communicated clearly with us and made us feel that our mum was getting the best possible care. I would like to thank Riana and…

Vicky

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I arrived unannounced and without an appointment but although the parlour was short-staffed due to holidays, time was found to discuss what I wished for, quietly and efficiently and when the time came for the…

Arthur David Marshall

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I arrived unannounced and without an appointment but although the parlour was short-staffed due to holidays, time was found to discuss what I wished for, quietly and efficiently and when the time came for the…

David Marshall

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All staff members were polite and courteous. Nothing was too much trouble, in the days from booking the funeral, to the day of the service itself.

Stuart Martin

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We are very grateful to Grays for providing excellent service and support through our recent bereavement. All members of staff were extremely professional yet caring throughout the process. I am unable to name everyone but…

Lisa T

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I genuinely cannot express how much I appreciated the support and professionalism from John Gray and Co when my beloved late-father recently passed. From the initial phone call to the days after Dad was laid…

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I would like to thank Anne Marie and team for looking after myself and my brother while dealing with the recent loss of our father. Their thoughtfulness and support was amazing. The care they took…

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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

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.

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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

  • Bangor

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: by appointment

    80 Central Avenue, Bangor, BT20 3AU

  • Holywood

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

    138 High Street, Holywood, BT18 9HW

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 02891271148 visit branch or arrange a home visit