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:

£3,325

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 William H Painter Funeral Directors

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WH Painters absolutely fantastic so caring under difficult circumstances they made the day less stressful it was a pleasure being involved with the team

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We received an excellent and professional service from W H Painters Yardley. Michelle was lovely and nothing was too much trouble anytime I had any questions. Peter the funeral director and team on the day…

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Thank you for all the care and support you gave all our family at a time when we needed it. The amount of phonecalls that i made because I could not remember what had been…

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All the team who attended the service where amazing

Paul Lyons

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Amazing service, very respectful and kind. Would recommend to anybody during this hard time.

Hannah Hickman

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Emma Welch was so good helping us through the process at a very difficult time. Peter the funeral director on the day was so calming.

Dave Jinks

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Helen was amazing. She took the time to explain everything especially to my mom, who is hard of hearing. We were not rushed to make any decisions she gave us time to go over the…

Mechelle Dale

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All staff we spoke to were respectful and helpful. We had most contact with Katie who was wonderful, very supportive and offered lots of advice and options around the arrangements.

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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

£3,590 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 £3,325 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

  • Castle Bromwich

    Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

    148-150 Green Lane, Birmingham, Castle Bromwich, B36 0BX

  • Chelmsley Wood

    by appointment only

    St. Andrews Church Centre, Pike Drive, Birmingham, Chelmsley Wood, B37 7US

  • Erdington

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

    36 High Street, Erdington, B23 6RH

  • Solihull

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

    Dovehouse Parade, 343 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1BQ

  • South Yardley

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

    398 Yardley Road, Birmingham, South Yardley, B25 8LT

  • Sutton Coldfield

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm Thursday appointment only

    5 Little Sutton Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6QB

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 0121 706 1291 visit branch or arrange a home visit