Transport

Final journey in style

Gibson’s Funeral Services 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. Gibson’s Funeral Services can make your funeral more personalised with choices including horse-drawn hearse options, 4×4 Land Rover, motorcycle, ‘Only Fools and Horses themed 3-wheeler’, pink, silver, white or poppy decorated hearses, a double-decker bus, a trike, a vintage lorry and VW Campervan. Please talk to us about all the options available or something 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?

Gibson’s Funeral Services 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.

Excellent professional service. Everything explained in detail on the day which made everything so much easier. Victoria and her team are a credit to their profession.

Christine Newbould-Nevins

Predominantly dealt with Matthew who was so considerate, emphatic and extremely helpful in helping us as a family to give Mum the send off she wanted…

Sara Wigham

My daughter and myself were very happy with the funeral arrangements for my late husband. We felt looked after by the team. Michael the funeral director contacted us promptly and was there to guide and support us through the entire process.Whilst he was professional and…

Barbara Hughes

Matthew took fantastic care of us from beginning to end and every member of staff that we dealt with was kind, patient, supportive and caring. The whole service provided was excellent.

Joanne L

The professional service that Gibsons provides is absolutely perfect and they are best around. They are an experienced team that just make the whole process easy, thoughtful and relaxed. They communicate with families excellently, and we felt heard, valued and supported. The knowledge and experience…

Bees and Butterflies Flowers Florist

The service we received from Gibson Funeral Bishop Auckland, was excellent. Victoria came out to see us and guided us through everything efficiently which was a great help. Claire on reception was most helpful when I rang to add a few things. On the day…

Ann Glasper

Claire on the front desk was so very helpful and sincere. She made an awful time very bearable. Mark was very professional and all the team with him also, we were really impressed by the service received. The highlight was the two beautiful horses which…

Kathleen Pollard

Special thanks to Ian who helped and supported us through a most difficult time

Wendy Wilkinson

Excellent service from Ryan and Claire

Heidi Davey

Excellent service from all the staff. We were kept informed at each stage and the service itself was very well handled. Much appreciated the help at all stages when organizing the funeral and the service.

Jason