Funeral cars in Manchester: calm, dignified transport for the family
Arranged with care, our funeral cars let the family travel together in an E-Class, a V-Class or an S-Class with an experienced chauffeur. Prices start from £165 plus VAT for three hours, and we will work alongside your funeral director.
- Family carsE-Class, V-Class and S-Class
- Three-hour minimumFrom £165 plus VAT
- With your funeral directorWe follow your arrangements
- Written priceAgreed before the day
Funeral cars for the family, arranged with care
When someone close to you has died, the practical details can feel like too much. Funeral transport is one of them, and it matters, because the family travels together at a difficult time. Our funeral cars give you a quiet, comfortable journey with an experienced chauffeur, so you can concentrate on the day itself.
We provide family cars only, so your funeral director arranges the hearse and we work alongside them. You choose the E-Class, the V-Class or the S-Class, and we collect the family from home, follow the funeral director’s plan and wait while the service takes place. Afterwards, we take everyone on to the gathering or home again.
If you are planning ahead or short of time, please call or message us. We will be glad to talk it through, and we put the cars, the times and the price in writing before the day.
Funeral car hire prices
Our funeral car hire prices are clear from the start, because you should not have to worry about cost at a time like this.
- £55an hour£165for three hours
- £75an hour£225for three hours
- £100an hour£300for three hours
All prices are plus VAT, while the minimum booking is three hours. Any further time is charged at the same hourly rate, so your written quote confirms the cars, the hours and the price.
If you are looking for a funeral limousine, the S-Class is our most formal car. It is an executive saloon, not a stretch limousine, and it seats one or two passengers, while the E-Class and the V-Class carry more of the family.
How the day usually runs
Every funeral is different, so this is only a guide, and we will be glad to adjust the plan to suit your family.
Collection
Your chauffeur arrives at the family home in good time, so nobody feels rushed.
The procession
We follow your funeral director’s plan at the pace they set, so the family travels together.
The service
Your funeral chauffeur waits nearby, within the hours you have booked, so the car is ready when you come out.
Afterwards
We take the family on to the gathering, or home again, whichever you prefer.
Working alongside your funeral director
If a funeral director is arranging the day, we will be happy to work with them directly. They know the order of the cars, the route and the timings, so we simply follow their plan.
Funeral directors are also welcome to contact us when they would like family cars for the people in their care, and we will be glad to discuss it.
Contact us about funeral carsWhat helps us plan
- The date, time and place of the service
- The collection address and where the family would like to go afterwards
- Your funeral director’s name and telephone number
- How many people are travelling
- Any wishes you have, such as a particular route or a stop on the way
Arranging funeral cars takes one conversation
You do not need every detail to begin, because we can fill in the rest together.
- 1
Tell us the details
Share the date, the place of the service and the collection address, so we know how many are travelling.
- 2
Choose the car
We suggest the E-Class, the V-Class or the S-Class, but you decide what feels right for the family.
- 3
Receive a written quote
You see the cars, the hours and the price in writing before you commit.
- 4
We take care of the driving
We liaise with your funeral director, and your chauffeur looks after the journey on the day.
Funeral cars: your questions answered
What are funeral cars?
Funeral cars carry the family and close mourners to and from a funeral, so they usually follow the hearse. We provide executive family cars with experienced chauffeurs, while your funeral director arranges the hearse.
How much does funeral car hire cost?
Although prices depend on the car, the three-hour minimum is £165 for the E-Class, £225 for the V-Class and £300 for the S-Class, all plus VAT. These figures follow our hourly rates of £55, £75 and £100, so any further time is charged at the same rate.
Do you provide a hearse?
No. We provide family cars only, so your funeral director arranges the hearse. We then work alongside them and follow their plan for the day.
Which car should we choose?
The E-Class takes up to three passengers, while the V-Class takes up to six and the S-Class one or two. If more family wish to travel together, please ask us about several cars or a minibus, and we will suggest what works best.
Can you work with our funeral director?
Yes. We are happy to liaise with them directly, because they know the route, the timings and the order of the cars. If you share their name and number, we will take it from there.
Do you offer a funeral limousine?
However, our cars are executive saloons and people carriers, not stretch limousines. If you are looking for a funeral limousine, the S-Class is our most formal choice, and the E-Class and the V-Class suit larger families.
Can you collect the family from home?
Yes. We collect from any address and take the family to the service, then on to the gathering or back home, so nobody has to think about parking or directions.
How long should we book for?
The minimum is three hours, because a funeral usually takes several hours from collection to return. That makes three hours a sensible starting point, and we will help you work out the time you need.
Will the chauffeur wait during the service?
Yes, because we plan the waiting within the hours you have booked. Your chauffeur waits nearby, so the car is ready as soon as the family comes out, and your written quote shows the waiting time.
Do you cover areas beyond Manchester?
Yes. If you are looking for funeral car hire near you, we collect from any address in Greater Manchester. We also drive to any church, crematorium or cemetery across the UK, but long-distance journeys are quoted in writing, because the distance changes the hours.
How much notice do you need?
As much as you can give us, because we reserve a chauffeur and a car for you. However, we understand that funerals are often arranged quickly, so please contact us even if time is short, and we will do our best to help.
What if the plans change?
Because MCH reserves a chauffeur and vehicle once payment is taken and the booking is allocated, refunds are not available after that point. We understand that funeral dates can change, so please contact us as early as you can, and we will do our best to help.
Other ways we can help
Each service has its own page, so you can find rates, routes and answers to the questions we are asked most.
A car and chauffeur at your disposal
See hourly ratesE-ClassUp to three passengers
Meet the E-ClassS-ClassOur most formal car
Discover the S-ClassV-ClassRoom for six passengers
Explore the V-ClassAirport transfersCollect relatives arriving from abroad
See airport transfersGroup travelOne booking for the whole party
Plan a group journeyMinibus hireMore seats for a larger family
See minibus hireLong distanceJourneys to funerals further afield
Price a long journeyMCH is operated by Chauffeur Service Network Ltd, company number 17469733, registered in England and Wales. Read our terms and conditions.