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:

£3,025

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 Michael Kennedy Funeral Services

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Huge thank you to everyone at Michael Kennedy Funeral Services, for everything you did for our family over the past few weeks. From our very first meeting right through to the funeral, you were there…

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Angela Bolland

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Gina the Funeral Director who helped us was very supportive, knowledgeable with a calm and sympathetic demeanor.

LORRAINE PERRY

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At one of the most difficult times of our lives, Gina was simply incredible. From the moment we met her, she showed such kindness, compassion, and professionalism. Even in the midst of our sadness, she…

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Thankyou so so much, Gina was absolutely amazing and so supportive, helpful, and nothing was ever to much , amazing and above and beyond ❤️

leanne bosley

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Great service and nobody better. If your gonna die these are the people to go with

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I know Michael of old, absolute professional in applying dignity in such times. Nothing is to much trouble. Many thanks…

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Can I express my utmost gratitude to Gemma and Gina who took dignified care of my brother Alan who was in the Funeral Home recently. Your compassion and kindness were second to none and made…

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So comforting knowing they look after loved ones properly, had nothing but support and compassion from one of the workers Gina , she couldn’t have helped us more with our beautiful baby girl . Her…

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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

£3,290 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 £3,025 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

  • Blackley

    Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

    The Ferns, 1065 Rochdale Road, Blackley, M9 8AJ

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 0161 277 9205 visit branch or arrange a home visit