Vintage Fire Engine Funerals

24/01/2024

Today, we were honoured to have been able to give Hilmi his final ride, together with his colleagues and friends as bearers on our Dodge TL fire engine. The outpour of family, friends, colleagues and members of the public who lined the route as we took Hilmi to his final resting place was overwhelming.
We think of Hilmi's family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.

28/07/2022

This afternoon we had the pleasure of taking Peter Jackson on his final journey from his home to Stockport Crematorium. Peter served just short of 24 years in the fire service and from hearing just a small part of his funeral service today, it seems he's been part of the furniture at most Greater Manchesters stations.
A list to long to mention and he carried various roles through the rank structure.
Peter, your family did you proud today, you'll be sorely missed.

13/05/2022

Yesterday we had the privilege of taking Alf on his final journey to Pentrebychan Crematorium, Wrexham. We took him on his last drive on the rear of our Dodge TL fire engine.
Alf was in the Fire Service from 1951 to 1974 and finished as the Deputy CFO of Clwyd before moving to the Chief of Liverpool Salvage Corps until his retirement in 1985.

14/01/2022

This week, we had the pleasure of carrying the coffin of retired Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Leading Firefighter Peter Jones on his final journey with our 1983 Dodge TL before being laid to rest at St James's Church, Christleton.

Peter will be very sadly missed by all his family, friends and work colleagues.

Rest in peace.

31/07/2021

We were honoured and privileged to have been asked by Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service to provide our services to take their Chief Fire Officer, Mr Paul Fuller CBE, on his final journey, carried on our 1983 London Dodge TL Fire Engine. We worked with Nevilles Funeral Directors of Bedford and Mr Fuller's colleagues to ensure his final journey was completed in a tasteful and respectful way.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have written such a lovely tribute to their Chief, he meant so much to so many.
https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/News/Article.aspx?id=432d9343-c925-4c90-b7b0-33c5ac7acf1c

01/12/2020

Today we travelled down to Bargoed in South Wales to take retired Firefighter David Spencer, who served 28 years in the fire service on his last journey to his final resting place. Our Dodge TL was proudly driven by David's Grandson Luke who also serves in the fire service. David was accompanied by his pall bearers travelling alongside him on his journey. Rest In Peace David, your duty is done.

08/08/2020

A fitting tribute from firefighters at Nantwich Fire Station to an ex colleague who's funeral was held on Friday 7th August 2020.

08/08/2020

We have recently restored our 1983 Dodge TL Fire Engine. Here it is in all its glory. We have specially designed a 360° turning platform to safely carry your loved ones coffin on their final journey. For more information please visit our website www.vintagefireenginefunerals.co.uk
Thank You.

08/08/2020

Our newly restored 1983 Dodge TL provided for the funeral service of an ex Cheshire Firefighter.

30/11/2017

On Friday last week, we provided our Dodge TL Fire Engine for the funeral of the late Chris Greatorex (Retired FF of Cheshire Fire Brigade). We carried Chris on his final journey to Crewe Crematorium with Firefighters, past and present accompanying Chris on his journey. A perfect tribute to such a gentleman. Rest In Peace Chris.

The funeral has taken place of Christopher (Chris) Greatorex, a retired Nantwich firefighter and former soldier

30/11/2017

Here is our Dodge G16 Turntable Ladder (TL). It served in the London Fire Brigade and was first registerd in October 1983. Our Dodge TL also starred in the popular drama programme Londons Burning and was stationed at Shadbrook Station. It was also the last TL stationed at Bromley in Greater London.

04/08/2017

http://www.tamworthherald.co.uk/emotional-scenes-as-former-tamworth-resident-s-coffin-arrives-on-fire-engine-at-sutton-crematorium/story-30460244-detail/story.html #1

AN Amington resident and retired firefighter who died this month has been given a send-off to remember by members Family, friends and members of the fire service gathered at Sutton Crematorium...

28/07/2017

Today we have provided our services to a family in Tamworth who said their final goodbye to their loved one fulfilling his wish in travelling to the crematorium on a vintage fire engine. A lovely tribute for such a well thought of gentleman.