Transport

Final journey in style

G E Hartley & Son can explain all the options available to you for the funeral cortege, should you choose to have one. In a traditional cortege the deceased in the coffin will travel from the funeral directors in a modern hearse to a location of your choice, via a chosen route or direct to the service venue and then on to the committal location if it’s different. Guest and family members would travel behind the hearse in a limousine, alternative hired transportation or in their own vehicles.

Transport options

Things to consider…

  • Who will require transport, close family and friends and other guests?
  • The type and number of vehicles you would like
  • Who you would like to travel in the cortege
  • If there is a specific route you would like the cortege to take
  • Are you having a service and committal in two locations?
  • The arrangement and display of floral tributes
  • If you would like a unique specialist funeral cortege with alternative and unusual vehicles

 

Many people prefer the traditional motor hearse but there are now other alternatives. G E Hartley & Son can make your funeral more personalised with choices including horse-drawn hearse options, 4×4 Land Rover, motorcycle, ‘Only Fools and Horses themed 3-wheeler’, pink, silver, white or poppy decorated hearses, a double-decker bus, a trike, a vintage lorry and VW Campervan. Please talk to us about all the options available or something specific you would like us to try and arrange for you.

Cremations

We can assist you in every step of the funeral and cremation arrangements so please ask us about any queries you may have.

Cremations

Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

G E Hartley & Son can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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I was very impressed with the service provided by Stewart. We saw him in person and he also spoke to us on the phone. He helped us arrange the whole process. I was particularly impressed with the floral tribute, order of service and the catering…

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Russell and his team made a difficult time much easier to handle. Lots of people commented on how well the funeral went.

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Excellent service and kind and compassionate staff who looked after our family through all stages of the process

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James dealt with the funeral arrangements from start to finish. When we requested teams call as a party was abroad this was accommodated. The communication and way it was done was just right. Would definitely use their services again thank you

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My Father died back in July suddenly at home. No one really tells you what to do or how to organise things. I rang them that morning and they were wonderful, so compassionate and supportive, they discussed how they will help and what was going…

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James was very professional and helpful with any queries or concerns I had.He was very approachable and made this upsetting time easier for us.He was very efficient.

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Thank You for Your Compassion and Professionalism My auntie was deeply impressed with the service provided for my cousin Katheryn's funeral last Thursday. From what I observed, the team was truly wonderful—marvellously supportive, respectful, and kind throughout the entire day. It was a sad occasion,…

Nicolas Povall

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The whole team were very efficient, sympathetic and understanding. Everything was handled with professionalism and communication was detailed throughout. Particular thanks to Rob, who was our main contact, but also to Stewart and the rest of the team.

Richard Crawford

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The staff were all very good and patient and informative of the process and did everything possible to accommodate our particular requests . Stuart was the person we had most dealings with and he was always polite, professional and attentive and was very good on…

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I could not fault the service offered to me in a most distressing time. Every member of staff was wonderful, but I mainly dealt with Russell, who was brilliant. From finding the perfect coffin for my dad , with aeroplanes on, to just making everything…

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