25/07/2025
Navigating Change in Funeral Transport: We Need Your Input!
As society evolves, so do the ways we say our final goodbyes. From non-religious ceremonies to woodland burials, there's more choice than ever before when it comes to personalising a funeral.
This extends to transport too, with options from traditional horse-drawn hearses to modern motor vehicles. We believe choice is a good thing – because no two lives are the same, why should our funerals be?
However, we're encountering a growing challenge in one specific area: limousines for families. The availability of suitable models for conversion is shrinking, and those that remain are becoming incredibly expensive. We're talking an estimated £150,000 - £165,000 for a single new limousine! For funeral directors with multiple vehicles, these costs quickly add up, inevitably impacting funeral expenses for families.
So, we're faced with a dilemma: continue purchasing these traditional, high-cost limousines, which could lead to increased funeral costs for you, or explore alternatives that still offer the practical space and dignified presence needed.
We've been looking at options like the Mercedes V-Class. It offers the same eight-seat capacity as a traditional limousine and is approximately half the cost. But the big question is: would you feel comfortable and appropriately transported in a vehicle like this for a funeral cortège?
We're genuinely curious to hear your thoughts, as your comfort and preferences are paramount. We’ve created a poll to gather opinions on the best way forward for funeral directors.
Please vote on which option you believe is best by leaving 1 or 2 in the comments from the options below.
* Option 1: Funeral directors continue to purchase the more expensive, traditional limousines, accepting potential increases in funeral costs for clients.
* Option 2: Funeral directors adopt alternative vehicles, like the Mercedes V-Class, to maintain or potentially lower current costs for clients.
Your feedback is invaluable in helping us make these important decisions. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective!
