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 Sim & Son Funeral Directors

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I would like to first of all say a huge thank you to Gordon and the Team at Sim & Son for their unwavering professionalism as well as their compassion to our family when my…

Janet Rennie

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Gordon and the team were excellent arranging my dad's funeral. They were friendly, professional, compassionate, and attentive throughout the entire process. They also arranged my mum's funeral in 2018, and the level of care and…

Mark Pittman

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My family would just like to say thanks to everyone at Sim and Son with a special mention to Nicole. Fantastic service at a difficult moment. Many thanks again…

Iain McIntosh

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Nicole was excellent and supported me through the process, which was much appreciated.

Swaran Rakhra

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Nicole and the team at sim & sons went above and beyond. They made the most difficult time for us stress free and we couldn’t be happier with the service provided and the beautiful send…

Lauren Wood

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Blair was always very supportive and respectful. Nothing was too much trouble. He was very kind and warm whilst maintaining professionalism.

Rebecca Johnston

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Blair and his team were very compassionate and helpful and made the whole process so easy - would thoroughly recommend them.

Julie Scott

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Gordon and the whole team were outstanding, I would not hesitate to recommend Sim & Son to friends and family…

Hamish MacMillan

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Blair was very helpful and knowledgeable at our difficult time and it was good to know gordon was available out of office hours. Everything went smoothly and Blair thought ahead and guided us when we…

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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
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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

  • Glasgow

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

    273 Bearsden Road, Anniesland, Glasgow, G13 1EQ

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 0141 959 0004 visit branch or arrange a home visit