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Hearses & Passenger Vehicles

The vast majority of people choose a traditional cortege of a modern hearse and luxury limousines to deliver their loved one to their final resting place. However, if you would like an alternative way to honour your loved one, horse drawn hearses and more unusual modes of transport are all available.

It is important to us that we respect our planet not only for ourselves but for the benefit of future generations. Motor vehicle technology advances rapidly and so we remain committed to maintaining up to date vehicles which are fuel efficient, have better safety features and are reliable and kinder to the environment; what’s more, they look good too.

Once you have chosen your preferred means of transport, we can discuss the funeral route. Many people like to choose a route that passes by a place that want a lot to the person who has passed away. This could be a favourite pub or restaurant, the local bowling club or park.

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Traditional vehicle fleet

Our traditional funeral fleet is based upon modern black Jaguar vehicles. Our prestigious hearses are spacious and can accommodate most choices of coffins and caskets together with floral tributes of varying sizes and styles.

In addition to our Jaguar vehicles, we also have a Mercedes E Class hearse and limousine which are both silver for those people who prefer not to feature black in their funeral arrangements.

Mortons Funeral Directors traditional hearse

Silver hearses

Silver hearses a modern alternative to traditional black vehicles. They can be popular for funerals of younger people.

Like their more traditional black counterparts, our silver hearses are prestigious, spacious and can accommodate most choices of coffins and caskets together with floral tributes of varying sizes and styles.

Silver hearses outside Mortons Funeral Directors head office in Birmingham

Classic Rolls Royce hearse

Bramwell (as our classic hearse is affectionately known to us) is a 1957 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Mk 1 hearse within our own fleet which many clients choose an as alternative to our very modern hearses.

Mortons Funeral Directors classic Rolls Royce hearse

Wheelchair friendly vehicle

For those who require specialist transport that will accommodate a wheelchair we have our Renault Trafic wheelchair friendly vehicle.  Our specially trained staff will assist you throughout and the vehicle blends well with our funeral fleet so those with mobility issues can still be part of the main funeral cortege.

This purpose built vehicle has a rear ramp, is air conditioned and is fitted with appropriate wheelchair securing devices. Passengers can remain in their wheelchair throughout the journey. Motorised scooters can also be carried, but users are required to occupy a vehicle seat throughout the journey. A 12 volt power supply is available if medical equipment needs to be carried.

Mortons Funeral Directors wheelchair friendly hearse

Horse drawn hearses

The splendour a horse drawn hearse can bring to a funeral cortege is of particular interest to many. With two, four or even six horses they are traditionally available in black with black horses, silver with grey horses and white with white horses.  However, horse drawn hearses can also be hired in a range of colours including pink and navy blue.  A choice of coloured plumes selected to reflect a particular theme or nationality completes the turnout.

Mortons Funeral Directors horse drawn hearse

More unusual hearses

There are a vast number of alternatives types and styles of hearses, some of which are listed below.  If you have a particular preference we will be pleased to source a transport option of your choice.

  • Vintage
  • Bicycle
  • Tank
  • Motorcycle side car hearses – Triumph, Harley Davidson, Suzuki Hayabusa
  • Lorry
  • Double Decker Bus
  • Only Fools & Horses
Mortons Funeral Directors more unusual hearses

Safety first

As you would expect we are required to observe the traffic laws. We will not compromise safety and consequently respectfully ask that if children are traveling in our limousines they must use an appropriate child seat where the law requires.  Currently, children must use such a seat unless they are 12 years old or have reached 135cms in height.  Where a child seat is required it should be provided and fitted by the child’s parent or guardian.

 

Looking after our environment

It is important to us that we respect our planet not only for ourselves but for the benefit of future generations.  Motor vehicle technology advances rapidly and so we remain committed to maintaining up to date vehicles which are fuel efficient, have better safety features and are reliable and kinder to the environment; what’s more, they look good too!

Wish to thank all staff at Mortons for being helpful, caring, understanding at my fathers funeral. Used the same director at mums funeral 10 yrs ago so recommend. Made the day a bit easier on a sad day.

 Anne Moghraby Rating: 5
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