Motorcycle Funerals FAQ.
Bookings for any UK location: 0845 375 2106
Are you available in snow?
Yes. This photograph presents an example of where the deceased's best friend sat beside him in the snow. When cold Funeral Directors often lead in a pace car as a Top Hat and Tails are not suitable in such weather. This presents a unique and sensitive opportunity for mourners to share that final ride. An intimate and deeply personal experience.
"We were courting on a motorbike and sidecar over fifty years ago"
"I've never been on a motorbike with
my Grandma before"
"I told her I'd get her on a bike with me" Gentleman referring to
his 93 year old mum!
"We always wanted to get a Harley Together"
"Give it some then"
"He was by my side the whole way"
Are you British?
Yes, our bikes are British designed, built in the Midlands, owned and Isle of Man TT tested! We do all engineering and fitting here in the UK. When our Hayabusa was rebuilt in 2006 to 'Brit Spec' we did it with the advice of Vincent sidecar racers and our Harley Davidson Hearse was reengineered by a Brit to cope with the weights and strains.
Are you near us?
Yes. These proper British bikes are run by professional riders who cover all of the UK and even provide island motorcycle funerals.
Is this unique?
Yes. The UK has no other fleet of 'motorcycle' hearses. Our unique enclosed hearse has design rights with a full British Patent and full US Patent. No other company offers this service.
Can we have a non-religious service?
Yes. Most families use their local Vicar, Priest, Non-Religious Celebrant, Pagan, Humanist or other. No matter what type of service you have Motorcycle Funerals provide a dignified final ride.
Are you sensitive?
- Here is an example of a sensitive child's funeral. This funeral was broadcast on television, radio and covered in many newspapers.
- Here is a video of a young lady who died in a crash and had our Hayabusa hearse 'do the ton' while adorned in her favourite colour.
- This is the funeral of a Ducati enthusiast who's wife sat pillion beside him.
Are you smart?
Yes. Immaculate, smart and appropriate. In all we do we aim to maintain dignity.
Can a child sit beside the deceased?
Yes. On public roads a child's feet must reach the footrests and a correctly fitting helmet worn. If the child is too small we can stop at the cemetery gate and help the child to get on there.
Are you professional?
Yes. Britain's only fleet of motorcycle hearses are complimented with trained and experienced riders from bereavement care and funeral directing backgrounds. The combined years of professional funeral service amounts to over 150 years. Motorcycle Funerals Limited are members of the Funeral Furnishing Manufacturers Association (FFMA), National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) and our Managing Director is also a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorcyclists who was trained in funerals at LJ Butler and Son in Middlesex.