Hearses
Hearses remain a defining element of funeral service provision, combining tradition, symbolism, and practicality in the transport of the deceased. From classic models and custom fleets to electric and alternative vehicles, the design and use of hearses reflect both evolving client preferences and operational priorities. Funeral Service Times reports on vehicle trends, fleet investment, specialist manufacturers, environmental innovations, and regulatory considerations—offering insight for funeral directors and suppliers managing hearse logistics and presentation within modern funeral planning.
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Jul- 2018 -12 JulyCharity
The Natural Burial Company makes donation for bereavement awareness day
Christopher Doggett, general manager of The Natural Burial Company, handed over a cheque for £200 to Rainbows Hospice kindly donated…
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10 JulyFeatures
The final journey
Almost as iconic as the coffin itself, the black hearse is synonymous with the funeral profession. Traditionally seen with a…
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10 JulyProducts
LCK Funeral Support Services
LCK Funeral Support Services, formally known as McCafferty & Sons Repatriation Service, started trading in December 2017. When it was…
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Jun- 2018 -22 JuneCurrent Affairs
Rare hearse ‘steals limelight’ at transport show
Kingstanding Methodist church held its first ever transport show on Saturday 2 June and a rare classic hearse, belonging to Ian…
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May- 2018 -25 MayTechnology/Equipment
Nottingham funeral directors offer Simon Cowell’s car as hearse
A Nottingham funeral director is offering clients the chance to take their final journey in a Rolls Royce Phantom VII…
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Apr- 2018 -6 AprilCurrent Affairs
AOIC welcomes government move on child funerals
The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) has welcomed a government announcement, which will ensure that all grieving parents can lay…
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Feb- 2018 -6 FebruaryPeople
UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director launches in Scotland
Caledonia Cremation, the UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director, launched in Scotland on 5 February 2018. The company offers simple, direct…
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Dec- 2017 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Company sees surge in horse requests
Rowland Brothers has experienced a surge in the requests for horse hearses, recently conducting nine in nine days. It was…
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Nov- 2017 -13 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral firm celebrates 150th anniversary
A Nottinghamshire funeral firm whose forerunner was mentioned in one of author DH Lawrence’s most famous novels has marked its…
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Sep- 2017 -15 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Blackpool funeral directors expand fleet
Box Bros Ltd Funeral Services in Blackpool has upgraded its fleet by adding an additional Insignia hearse. Stephen Box, a fourth…
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