Transport

Final journey in style

Shields of Donaghadee Funeral Directors can explain all the options available to you for the funeral cortege, should you choose to have one. In a traditional cortege the deceased in the coffin will travel from the funeral directors in a modern hearse to a location of your choice, via a chosen route or direct to the service venue and then on to the committal location if it’s different. Guest and family members would travel behind the hearse in a limousine, alternative hired transportation or in their own vehicles.

Transport options

Things to consider…

Who will require transport, close family and friends and other guests?
The type and number of vehicles you would like
Who you would like to travel in the cortege
If there is a specific route you would like the cortege to take
Are you having a service and committal in two locations?
The arrangement and display of floral tributes
If you would like a unique specialist funeral cortege with alternative and unusual vehicles

Many people prefer the traditional motor hearse but there are now other alternatives. Shields of Donaghadee Funeral Directors can make your funeral more personalised with choices including horse-drawn hearse options and a motorcycle hearse. Please talk to us about anything specific you would like us to try and arrange for you.

Cremations

We can assist you in every step of the funeral and cremation arrangements so please ask us about any queries you may have.

Cremations

Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

Shields of Donaghadee Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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 talked us through the options and the arrangements and made…

Mark Simpson

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

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 was kind, compassionate and very respectful, I felt like I…

Frances Mccready

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

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 arranged everything that we asked for. David who helped with…

Sasha Lendrum

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 in what can be a stressful time Well done Judith…

GLENN THOMPSON

From start to finish we were treated like ‘family’🤗 it was great that nothing was too much trouble to any of the staff. All questions had answers. Before, during and after funeral was perfect and this was due to staff at Shields going above what…

Arleen Thompson

Terrie, Judith, David and the whole team at Shields have been wonderful in helping us through a very difficult time. They handled all details of my mum's funeral with great care and professionalism, and were always available to quickly help with any queries and requests.…

Sarah Johnston

Shown person centred and empathy at such an emotional difficult time to help coordinate the process and tasks associated with greater ease and assured dignity

Sharon Vanee

Caring, personal service. Excellent

John Gray

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Choose a prepaid funeral plan

Choice Funeral plans enable you to arrange and pay for your Funeral Director Services in advance, which could provide peace of mind to you and your family.

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