Transport

Final journey in style

B Matthews Funeral Directors 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. B Matthews Funeral Directors 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?

B Matthews Funeral Directors 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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Not long ago my mum passed away and they made it amazing, Mum had a brilliant send off. I want to thank Sam who made our day a bit more bearable and the 2 drivers/pull bearers. So thank you for everything.

Lynda West

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Sam (from B Matthews Woolston) was an incredible support with the planning of my mums funeral. Sam showed patience and kindness throughout the process and my Father and I never felt rushed or that any request was too much. Sam was always timely and professional…

Fran Wilson

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I would not hesitate to recommend B Matthews Funeral Directors. Samantha Appleton's kindness, support, and organization to us all made it so easy to put our fathers funeral together even though we changed our mind on his Order of Service completely two days before the…

Yvonne Forsythe-Brown

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A pleasure to work with Sam at the Woolston branch of B Matthews, and the opportunity to write and lead a wonderful ceremony for a beautiful lady. Clear communications and contact when needed. Also a pleasure to work with Helen, the Funeral Director, on the…

Tina Woodcock

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I simply cannot speak highly enough about these people. Absolutely on-point with everything including a beautiful blend of professionalism and empathy. In short, they made a terrible time, so much easier and that was priceless. Thank you.…

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Tim and everyone else involved at B Matthews Funeral Directors were just wonderful in every way. Their gentleness, kindness, sympathy and inclusive approach towards my mum and the family was so evident from the moment they came to the house to the funeral. We are…

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The service we received for our Mum, was dignified, caring and compassionate. Thank you so much for helping to arrange a perfect funeral. Thank you for taking care of my sister and I at that very difficult time. We would like to say a special…

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Sam at B Matthews was fantastic, made our experience easy, smooth and a lot easier at a sad time. Sam went over and above in staying late to allow for our flower delivery to make things easier for us.

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Thinking about a Funeral Plan?

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Funeral Notice, Donations and Tribute Service

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