Choosing Funeral Transport
From our black fleet of modern funeral vehicles to horse-drawn hearses and beyond, AB Walker will work with you to make the funeral transport and cortege as personalised as we can.
The final journey
The journey to where the funeral will be held is an important part of the ceremony; it’s not only the unofficial beginning of the day for loved ones, it’s also the final journey of the person who has died, and it should be dignified, personalised, and memorable for all the right reasons.
Funeral Vehicles
Not only do we operate a fleet of modern Jaguar funeral vehicles in black for traditional funeral procession, we also offer a variety of other options. You may like the idea of a different type of hearse.
Our hearse options include:
A Land Rover hearse
A classic old Austin hearse
Horse-drawn hearse
If you’d prefer a colour other than black, or if you’d like to personalise the hearse in more unusual ways, these are all options we can consider together. For example, a previous funeral procession saw sporting equipment affixed to the roof of the hearse, as an affectionate nod to the beloved hobby of the person who died.
We can also supply limousines to take you and other family or friends to the funeral. We can even discuss organising a traditional Routemaster bus in red or green if you need to transport a large party of mourners safely and punctually.
Choosing the funeral procession route
You can choose the route that the funeral vehicles take. We will discuss whether you would like the hearse to go directly to the funeral venue, or via your home or another address and if you would like to travel as part of a cortege.
You may have a specific route in mind, would like to incorporate local landmarks or significant locations into the route let us know and we will work with you to arrange this and personalise the journey further.
Other aspects of planning the service
Venue and officiant
With years of experience of working with venues and officiants, we’re on hand to help you find those that best suit and values and beliefs of the person who has died.
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Coffin
There are many different types and styles of coffin to choose from. We will guide you through the options available so that you can make the right choice for your loved one.
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Funeral flowers
We work with a florist who provides beautiful, high-quality floral tributes. You can choose from a large range of designs that may include the favourite flowers of the person who has died.
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Funeral stationery and notices
As well as a personalised printed order of service, we offer attendance cards, thank you cards and books of condolence, designed to your preference. If you would like, we can place a suitable funeral notice in a newspaper on your behalf.
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Funeral catering
From a buffet at your home to a fully staffed service at your preferred local venue, we’ll discuss your catering requirements and work with highly rated local businesses to ensure every taste and dietary need is accounted for.
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You can contact us 24/7
Email or call us with your questions, queries and requirements. For urgent assistance, call us on 0118 957 3650 24 hours a day, seven days a week.