Transport

Final journey in style

W Hodges 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. W Hodges Funeral Directors 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?

W Hodges 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.

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Featured Reviews

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I used W Hodges for my Dad’s funeral and they were exceptional. Jayne was caring, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable from the start. For such a difficult time she made it all feel easy to deal with. Her suggestions on venue and music and celebrant were…

Caroline Breen

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My husband passed away at the end of last year and my friend has advised me to get in touch with Hodges Sevenoaks, our local Funeral Directors. They have been so compassionate, kind and professional from the beginning to end. I really felt like I…

Axana Simpson

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We couldn't have asked for a better team to support us to help organise our sons celebration of life. From the very start Jayne explained the entire process with care and compassion and was always available to talk when needed, Chris was also dilligent and…

Martin Private

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A beautiful caring and heart-warming service. while retaining efficiency and professionalism. The funeral directors and the Minister, Kate Mitchell, were so warm and encouraging while showing empathy and respect. A truly lovely service that was much commented upon by those who attended.…

Jackie Costello

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Very easy and supportive process, contact was enough but not too much clear and easily understood throughout the lead up to and the day of the funeral.

Security Tytler

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My family went to Hodges for my brother’s funeral and I can honestly say the service we got was lovely from start to finish. Jane made us feel very welcome. She was very caring and compassionate. Everything was dealt with such sensitivity. She helped us…

Louise Alisho

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W Hodges lived up to my high expectations, after organising my partner's funeral with funeral arranger Sarah Smith, at the Riverhead branch near Sevenoaks. Sarah took care of every detail, nothing was too much trouble and guided me through the process so professionally.…

Carole Widdicombe

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I sadly lost both my parents in the space of 2 months so have had 2 funerals to arrange. Sarah at W Hodges was fantastic. For such a sad event, she made it all feel easy to deal with and I didn't need to worry…

Vivien Cotterill-Lee

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I used W Hodges for my dad's pure cremation. From the first phone call I was really touched by the warmth and friendliness of the ladies there; Sally (? sorry if that's wrong!) who first answered and Sarah who I was put through to, then…

Daniela

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On such a sad occasion and not having experience of arranging a funeral, Sarah Smith, of W Hodges is the most perfect person to deal with. She had such compassion and light humour dealing with us. She has so much knowledge in her field and…

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