Our Services
Equine memorials and keepsakes
Something to keep, chosen in your own time. We will bring it to you with your horse’s ashes.
What is included with an equine memorial?
A memorial is a way to carry the bond with you. Alongside individual cremation we offer a range of personalised memorials and keepsakes, so you can remember your horse in a way that feels right for you.
- Traditional oak caskets and decorative urns
- Scatter tubes for a meaningful place
- Engraved nameplates
- Polished horseshoes
- Mane and tail keepsakes
- Guidance on scattering, burial or keeping ashes at home
There is no right or wrong way to remember your horse. Our team will gently talk you through the options whenever you are ready.
What memorial options are available after a horse cremation?
W. Martin & Son offers six memorial and keepsake options for horses and ponies: a traditional oak casket, a decorative urn, a scatter tube, an engraved nameplate, a polished horseshoe, and a cutting of mane or tail. You can choose one or several, and we hand-deliver them to you with your horse’s ashes.
- Traditional oak casket, a solid, understated casket for your horse’s ashes, with an engraved nameplate if you would like one.
- Decorative urn, for owners who would rather display their horse’s ashes at home.
- Scatter tube, for scattering ashes somewhere that meant something, a favourite field, a hack or the yard.
- Engraved nameplate, carrying your horse’s name.
- Polished horseshoe, one of your horse’s own shoes, cleaned and polished for you to keep.
- Mane or tail keepsake, a cutting prepared for you to hold on to. Just ask when you arrange the cremation.
Do I need an individual cremation to have a memorial?
For anything that holds ashes, yes. Ashes are only returned after an individual horse cremation, from £650, so caskets, urns, scatter tubes and engraved nameplates go with that option. A communal cremation, from £330, does not return ashes. Keepsakes that are not made from ashes, such as a polished horseshoe or a cutting of mane or tail, only need to be requested when you arrange the cremation.
How much do horse memorials cost?
An individual cremation from £650 already includes your horse’s ashes returned in a traditional oak casket with a nameplate, or in scatter tubes if you prefer. Further memorials and keepsakes are priced on request, because what feels right is different for every owner. Call 01376 331136 for an exact, no-obligation price, or see our full horse cremation prices and our guide to what horse cremation costs in the UK.
How are memorials and ashes returned to you?
We hand-deliver your horse’s ashes and your chosen memorial to your home, your yard or another place of your choosing, usually within around a week of the cremation. You can follow our four-step cremation process from the first call through to that delivery, and we will keep you updated at every stage.
Where do you deliver equine memorials?
We deliver from our yard at Bakers Lane, Black Notley, Braintree, Essex CM77 8QS, across Essex, the South East and the East of England. That includes Suffolk, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Greater London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex, and you can check the counties we cover for your area.
How it works
Our gentle process
We are here to provide comfort and support through every step, ensuring your horse is treated with care and dignity.
Compassionate Consultation
Call us at any time and speak with our caring team. We will gently talk through your wishes, explain your options, and answer every question without pressure, so you can make the right decision for you and your horse.
Respectful Collection
We collect your horse from home, the stable or your veterinary practice in a dedicated vehicle, at a time that suits you. Our experienced team handles everything with quiet dignity, including in difficult conditions.
Dignified Cremation
Your horse is cremated with the utmost care. With an individual cremation, your horse is cremated on their own and tracked throughout, so the ashes returned to you are theirs alone.
Memorial & Delivery
Choose from a range of personalised memorials and keepsakes. We then hand-deliver your chosen memorial or your horse’s ashes back to you with care, usually within around a week.
FAQs
Questions about equine memorials and keepsakes
What memorial and keepsake options do you offer?
We offer traditional oak caskets, decorative urns, scatter tubes, engraved nameplates, polished horseshoes and mane or tail keepsakes. We are happy to talk you through what feels right for you.
What can I do with my horse’s ashes?
There are several ways to honour your horse. Some owners place the ashes in a decorative urn or keepsake box, others scatter them in a meaningful place such as a favourite field or stable, and some choose a pet cemetery with a memorial they can visit. The choice is entirely personal.
Can I keep the horseshoe?
Yes. Polished horseshoes are a popular keepsake, and we can also prepare mane and tail cuttings. Just let us know when you arrange the cremation.
Can you return the ashes to my home?
Yes. With an individual cremation we hand-deliver your chosen memorial or your horse’s ashes back to your chosen location with care.
How much do horse memorials and keepsakes cost?
An individual cremation from £650 already includes your horse’s ashes returned in a traditional oak casket with a nameplate, or in scatter tubes if you prefer. Further memorials and keepsakes, such as decorative urns, polished horseshoes and mane or tail cuttings, are priced on request. Call 01376 331136 and we will give you an exact, no-obligation price.
How long does it take to receive my horse’s memorial?
We aim to return your horse’s ashes and your chosen memorial within around a week of the cremation, hand-delivered to your home, your yard or wherever you would like us to bring them. We will keep you informed at every stage.
Words from those we’ve helped
Trusted by horse owners
Their stories reflect the compassion and dedication we bring to every horse we honour.
The staff were amazing, the service I can’t fault and so glad to find them at a time of need. Really lovely people, reasonably priced, really competitive compared to others when you’ve got an unexpected loss. Highly recommended and thank you to you all xx
From the first difficult call to receiving my pony’s ashes back, the service from Martin’s has been of the highest standard. Professional and understanding, we couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you.
Very professional, compassionate and caring. Returned my fur baby home to me quickly and the box was presented so beautifully. I can’t recommend this company enough. Thank you for all you’ve done x
Martins were absolutely fantastic. From the ladies in the office who made things simple and easy to organise, to Trevor who came to collect our horse, all were amazing. Professional, caring, and allowed us all the time we needed, which made a very difficult day that bit easier.
Found W. Martin and Son on Google and they were the best price to come and collect my horse. The service was fantastic, they came out in a special 4x4 vehicle in the snow and delivered him back in just over a week. Highly recommended, thank you.
The man who came was very nice. He did his job with sympathy and dignity. Thank you.
We’re here whenever you need us
Losing a horse is never easy. Whenever you’re ready, our caring team will gently talk you through your options, with no pressure and no rush.