How much does a horse and carriage cost for a funeral

Introduction

Horse-drawn carriages, or horse-drawn hearses, are a traditional option for funerals. They add an elegant touch to the funeral procession and can be considered an appropriate part of the final farewell to honor your loved one’s life. However, unlike traditional hearse services, in which you rent a vehicle from a car company, arranging for a horse-drawn carriage requires more planning and coordination. In fact, there are many factors that determine how much a horse-drawn carriage will cost for your funeral:

The basic price of a horse and carriage for a funeral will be approximately $500.

Cost will vary depending on location, and more specifically, the scale of your event and its location.
Cost will depend on the number of horses in the procession (more horses = higher cost)
Cost will be determined by how many hours you use the carriage for at your funeral service or celebration of life (the longer the rental time, the higher the price tag)
The type of carriage you rent is also a factor: open-air carriages are generally cheaper than enclosed ones because they require less upkeep and maintenance costs due to their simpler design

If you want the horses dressed up in special harnesses, plumes, ribbons, or other decorative accessories, you’ll have to pay an additional fee.

If you want the horses dressed up in special harnesses, plumes, ribbons, or other decorative accessories, you’ll have to pay an additional fee. This can be anywhere from $50 to $500 depending on how fancy they are.

If you live in a particularly large city (like Philadelphia or New York City), hiring a horse and carriage service may cost more there than in smaller cities or towns.

If you live in a particularly large city (like Philadelphia or New York City), hiring a horse and carriage service may cost more there than in smaller cities or towns. The same goes for rural areas, where the cost of living is often lower. It’s all relative!

Horse and carriage services often have set up fees as well as hourly fees; be sure to ask about pricing options when you call for quotes.

How much does a horse and carriage cost?

The price of horse and carriage services often depends on where you live. In some places, there are set up fees and hourly fees; be sure to ask about pricing options when you call for quotes. You should also be prepared for possible additional charges if any of your wedding party or family members want to join you on the ride.

What is included in the fee?

Many providers include the driver’s salary as part of their service costs, but some will charge separately for it (especially if they do not own their own horses). If someone other than a driver is handling your carriage ride—for example, if it’s a horse drawn hearse—then that person may need to be paid in addition to what was already agreed upon between yourself and your provider before booking!

The cost of a horse-drawn carriage for your loved one’s funeral is based on where you live, the size of the funeral procession, and whether or not the horses will be dressed up.

It also varies depending on how many people are in the procession. A moving horse-drawn carriage takes up a lot more room than a hearse or limousine and therefore requires more space on the road. If your family wants to honor their loved one with a large number of family members, friends and other supporters present at their service, they may be required to hire two carriages in order to accommodate everyone comfortably. The larger the group that needs transportation at this memorial service, the higher its price tag will be.

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped address any questions you may have had about horse and carriage costs for funerals. If you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!