A V Ridout Funeral Service

Established in 1930
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Transport

Final journey in style

A V Ridout 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. A V Ridout 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?

A V Ridout 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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Caroline was excellent and a massive support to me and my brother at a very sad time. She was attentive and ensured that the funeral ran smoothly and took care of mum's repatriation from Scotland seamlessly. I would highly recommend her and AV Ridout to…

Louise Seaward

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Caroline done an absolutely fantastic job for my Aunties funeral. She was very professional from start to finish and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Caroline is such a credit to the company and we as a family can not thank her…

Kevin Wells

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Caroline dealt sensitively and very efficiently with us throughout the process of planning and leading Mum’s funeral in New Milton. When she was not available, a work colleague was always able to deal with our query - communication is clearly very good within the team.…

Mary

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Excellent service accompanied by very helpful advice.

Joanna Croucher

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You provided an excellent and sensitive funeral with great planning and immaculate attention to detail. This was largely due to your arranger, Caroline Hall of your Highcliffe branch.…

John

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I can’t thank Caroline enough for all her help, understanding and kindness when I lost my Dad .I had never had to organise a funeral before and she guided me through everything. My Dads funeral was lovely and we celebrated his life. Kerry and all…

Sandra Davis

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Very satisfied with the service received. Everything went so well and my family and I were more than pleased with the help and compassion of everyone involved.…

Sylvia Sanderson

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AV Ridout were recommended by a friend and they certainly did a fine job of handling the whole operation from start to finish. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone who is looking for a top class service.…

Vernon Everitt

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Caroline at A V Ridout was very helpful,and all together a very professional service.

MR B Middleton

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From the start to finish my Father’s funeral was done with the most sincere and comforting procedure. I would if I live in the area recommend this funeral personal to everyone. Thank you for all that you did for me and my family.

Jean Weaver

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