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:

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 Shields of Donaghadee Funeral Directors

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Very professional service from the first phone call with Ryan right through to organising mums funeral and a very professional service on the day

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Excellent service made so simple with Ryan’s help

Gail Palmer

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From the point my brother and I arrived at Shields', just a few hours after our dad had passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Ryan Richardson looked after us with professionalism, kindness, care and compassion. He…

Mark Simpson

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Josh, Ryan, Sandra, Mark and Andrew were all excellent, professional, efficient, patient and kind. Andrew conducted the funeral on the day with dignity and style. First class.

Andrew McLellan

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Ryan was always very approachable and caring and dealt with all our questions etc. quietly and efficiently. Thank you…

Valerie Allen

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I was happy with all of the staff who looked after me before and during the funeral. I was especially happy with Ryan who was my first contact after the death of my husband. Ryan…

Frances Mccready

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I have no hesitation in recommending Shields Funeral Directors as all the staff I dealt with showed caring and kindness towards me throughout the sad process. They were very supportive in all areas.…

Irene Cummings Hazel

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Following the passing of my father in law we engaged the services of shields in Donaghadee and it was positive and very professional from the outset. They stepped us through everything that we needed and…

Sasha Lendrum

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I have found all the staff in Shields to be most efficient and exceptionally helpful in making arrangements for the funeral. They were first class and removed the stress and anxiety away from the family…

GLENN THOMPSON

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

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 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

  • Donaghadee

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

    25 High Street, Donaghadee, BT21 0AH

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 02891882825 visit branch or arrange a home visit