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:

£2,695

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 G Ryan Son & Daughters Funeral Directors

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Would highly recommend these funeral directors. They supported us from start to finish and nothing was too much trouble. Thankyou Michael G Ryan Son and Daughters for making a difficult, upsetting experience alot easier.

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Rachel has recently directed my mums funeral. The service provided by the family was excellent from beginning to end. I can highly recommend Michael G Ryan Son & Daughters, they were very professional and nothing…

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From the first time we met until our final meeting, Mike and the team were exceptional. In their kindness, knowledge, advice and professionalism I felt completely looked after during what is a very difficult time.

Sarah Osolinski

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A professional service from start to end. Compassionate coupled with guidance through an emotional journey . This family business offer a full package of all the support you need and nothing was too much trouble.…

Julie Meredith

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We are so grateful for the kindness and care shown by the team. Every detail was handled with compassion and professionalism.

Joanne Taylor

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Excellent service. Warm, friendly, and above all compassionate. Would highly recommend.

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From the family of M.Still - Rachel and the team at Michael G Ryan have been truly outstanding, delivering an impeccable quality of service from start to finish. You made a difficult day very special…

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Me and my family would like to extend our greatest thanks to MGR S&D. The staff there have been so respectful and professional in the process. They looked after our family and helped us feel…

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We have used Michael G Ryan for my brothers funeral in October.Its the 5th time using them and wouldn't use any other funeral home.They were compassionate from start to finish Thankyou Aimee,Rachel and the drivers…

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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

£2,960 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
An arrangement of yellow and white flowers on a coffin
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Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Fully flexible to create a funeral as unique as your loved one.

From £2,695 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

  • Cardiff

    Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

    302 North Road, Gabalfa, Cardiff, CF14 3BN

  • Newport

    Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

    106 - 108 Malpas Road, Newport, NP20 5PL

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01633 854 522 visit branch or arrange a home visit