Transport

Final journey in style

Walker & Morrell 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.

We are proud to offer a new fleet of Etive electric cars, alongside our silver Jaguars.

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. Walker & Morrell 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.

View pricing

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.

View plans

Need advice?

Walker & Morrell 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.

Contact us

Featured Reviews

Google

Nicola made this amazing beautiful send off for my dad the company will always be recommended by me they made us proud of the send off they gave him

Desiree Saul

Google

Exceptional service from the team at Gateshead. Nicola helped us get through a very difficult time when arranging my sister’s funeral. She was helpful, caring and compassionate and was always there to answer any of our queries. Thank you from all the family.

Ann Conroy

Google

The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel comforted that everything was under control. It is such a hard time for…

Alex Bradley

Google

Mrrs janet mcpherson funeral 28/07/2026,All the staff was absolutely fantastic from start to finish my mam Janet mcpherson would of been so proud of the hole service that yous give and on behalf of my self keith and me dad Colin mcpherson and the family…

Keith Mcpherson

Google

Natalie and the team were brilliant in every way from the start to the completion.

Terry O’Neil

Google

Nicola The family and I just wanted to say thank you so much for your help and support on all you have done You were kind compassionate and caring so much and your support was second to none. You made a difficult situationthat much more…

Allan Hepple

Google

My dad would have been proud and honoured to have his funeral and cremation arranged by Connor from Walker and Morrell Washington. From the very first moment we met Connor he helped us through this extremely hard time allowing us to talk about what we…

Gillian Bowman

Google

The Gateshead branch recently looked after our grandma, the service from start to finish was amazing especially from Nicola who kept in contact with the family the full time and took us through the full process. For such a sad and difficult time Nicola made…

Georgia Waddle

Google

Thank you to Walker & Morrell in supporting myself and my family through the loss of my mother. Natalie was professional throughout, communication was great- just the right amount. I felt my mother was at the heart of everything they did, from collecting her from…

Alison McKenry

Google

Can't fault the team they are brilliant. The staff are really caring and go that extra mile to make sure your loved one is cared for and provide the best service possible. After the service they contact you to see how your doing. Well done…

mel bays

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 0191 416 4160 visit branch or arrange a home visit