Horse cremation questions, answered

Individual cremation starts from £650, with your horse’s ashes returned in a traditional oak casket with a nameplate, or in scatter tubes. Communal cremation starts from £330, where ashes are not returned. Both include collection from your home, stable or veterinary practice. The final cost can depend on your horse’s size and any memorial options you choose, so please call us on 01376 331136 for an exact quote.

We are based in Braintree, Essex and cover Essex and the wider South East and East of England, including Suffolk, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Greater London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Surrounding counties are covered by request, so please just ask.

Yes. With an individual cremation your horse is cremated on their own and only their ashes are returned to you. With a communal cremation your horse is cremated respectfully alongside other animals and ashes are not returned. Both are carried out with the same dignity and care.

With an individual cremation your horse is cremated on their own and carefully tracked throughout the entire process, so the ashes returned to you are your horse’s and your horse’s alone.

Yes. With an individual cremation we hand-deliver your chosen memorial or your horse’s ashes back to your chosen location with care.

We aim to return your horse’s ashes to you within around a week, though this can vary. We will keep you informed at every stage so you are never left wondering.

We collect your horse from your home, stable or veterinary practice in a dedicated vehicle, handled with quiet dignity by our experienced team. We are able to reach difficult locations and continue collections in poor weather.

We aim to collect as quickly as possible, often the same or the next day. Please call us at any time and we will arrange collection at a time that suits you.

We collect directly from veterinary practices across the region. Simply let your vet know that you would like W. Martin & Son to care for your horse, and we will arrange everything with them.

No special preparation is needed, our team takes care of everything. If your horse is at a yard, it helps to let the yard owner know we are coming and to have any details to hand.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, for individual cremations we can provide a certificate of cremation on request. Please mention this when you arrange the service.

As a long-established family business we offer both equine cremation and farm services. Equine cremation is focused on companion horses and ponies, with individual or communal options and a range of memorials. Our farm services cover agricultural and fallen-stock collection. If you are unsure which you need, just call and we will guide you.

Losing a horse is a profound loss, and our team is here to support you with patience and understanding. We are always happy to talk, and can point you towards pet-bereavement resources if that would help.

W. Martin & Son Limited is a family-run equine cremation business at Bakers Lane, Black Notley, Braintree, Essex CM77 8QS. The Martin family has cared for horses since 1890 and the company is run today by directors Charlie Martin and Trevor Martin. We are registered in England and Wales, company number 07525681, VAT number GB103101063.

Call us on 01376 331136 or email info@wmartinandson.co.uk and tell us where your horse is and what has happened. We will talk you through individual and communal cremation, confirm the price with no pressure, and arrange collection from your home, stable or veterinary practice, often the same or the next day.

Yes. Collection from your home, stable or veterinary practice is included in both individual cremation from £650 and communal cremation from £330, across the counties we cover. Call 01376 331136 and we will confirm the full price before we come out.

The final cost can depend on your horse’s size and on any memorial options you choose. Individual cremation starts from £650 and communal cremation from £330, and we will give you an exact price when you call 01376 331136.

Yes. We care for horses and ponies, with the same individual and communal options and the same dignity for each. As the cost can depend on size, please call 01376 331136 and we will give you an exact price.

We accept cash, card and bank transfer.

We run a 24 hour call-out service, every day of the year. If your horse dies overnight, at the weekend or on a bank holiday, call 01376 331136 whenever it happens and we will come. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm and Saturday from 8am to 12pm for arrangements, prices and paperwork.