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:

£2,430

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 Personal Choice Funeral Directors

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Excellent service-went over and beyond.The service ran so smoothly as a result of the hard work of Martyn ,Ken and all the staff in St.Austell.

Jane Brown

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Steve, Pat and the whole team at Personal Choice in St Austell were exemplary in helping our family at the most difficult of times. The support, understanding and care provided was of the very highest…

Steve Elsworthy

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Personal Choice made the whole experience very calming. Melissa was so professional but friendly and empathetic. She ensured that we had all the information to make informed decisions for my mother's funeral. Thank you for…

Sharon Chamberlain_Bates

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Mellissa and the team were simply wonderful. I highly recommend them at an otherwise difficult time

Kirsty Hing

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Areally nice personal and professional experience from first contact to final goodbye from someone who really knows their business some lovely personal touches that comes from that experience and also a lovely , eloquent and…

malcolm foster

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Steve Jones the funeral director was especially helpful throughout the process, from the initial meeting to the ceremony itself. I also thought the celebrant, Debbie Byrom, did a very good job, setting the right tone.…

Jonathan Vage

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Very impressed with the service they provided, Pat at the office very caring and supportive along with Martyn and his team, gave my husband the send off he truly deserved. Thank you Liz.x…

Elizabeth Barron

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Steve, Patricia, Ken and the rest of the team were exceptional in handling every step of the process after our wonderful Mum passed away in early December 2025. Everything was carried out with the utmost…

Ross Maidment

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All staff were amazing, very caring and very supportive

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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

£2,695 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 £2,430 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

  • Par

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

    117 Par Green, Par, PL24 2AG

  • St Austell

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

    14-16 Mount Charles Road, St Austell, PL25 3LD

  • St Austell – Alexandra Road

    by appointment only

    4 Alexandra Road, St Austell, PL25 4QP

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 01726 64040 visit branch or arrange a home visit