James Dykes Funeral Service

Established in 1961
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Transport

Final journey in style

James Dykes Funeral Service 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. James Dykes Funeral Service 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?

James Dykes Funeral Service 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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Latest Reviews

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Outstanding service. Supported our family with sensitivity and compassion.

Lorraine Shaw

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Excellent service, Wendy and her team are exceptional. They have done funerals for both my parents within the last couple of years and I cannot find any fault in their work. Definitely recommend, well worth the five star rating.…

William

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I would like to thank James Dykes Funeral Service for their amazing commitment to our family prior to and throughout the day of my mother's funeral. They communicated every detail of the whole process. I would like to thank Wendy in particular for assisting and…

Madge Gavin

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Wendy was professional and supportive from beginning to end. She kept in touch regularly and guided us through the day of the funeral with a calm sensitive approach.

Mary Davies

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I cannot thank all at James Dykes for everything and praise them more highly. All staff excelled in every aspect of funeral care. There was nothing that they did not exceed our expectations tenfold in making the whole process so much less stressful. A professional,…

Kirs T.B

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Wendy was absolutely marvelous. Nothing was a bother to her. The respect they showed my husband was second to none. Wendy was able to advise us on every aspect of the service we had chosen never felt that we were put under any pressure, so…

Christine Malcolm

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From the moment we were in touch with Wendy at James Dyke’s, everything was explained at great length, and with great care and attention to detail. Always felt we were in good hands. The day of the funeral was perfectly handled and a credit to…

Norman Hudson

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At such a sad time it was comforting to have people who were caring, friendly, helpful and understanding to guide us. Wendy answered every question and we never felt rushed. On the day of the funeral all the staffand the celebrant Billy Steel helped give…

Linda Hammond

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A first class service provided by James Dykes Funeral Service. A wonderful send off for Mum. We are grateful to Wendy Barrie and her colleagues for their caring and considerate treatment of our family.

Archie Torrance

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From the first visit Wendy made us feel at ease at our sad time. Everything was explained in a totally profesional manner. All details of our mums funeral were first class and I don't think they could have done any more for us. The aftercare…

KENNETH CAMPBELL

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