Joseph Lymer & Son of Bucknell, Stoke-on-Trent have recently taken delivery of their new Ford fleet from Coleman Milne.
Established in 1956 the business is operated by Glen, Diana and Karen the 3rd generation of this independent family business in the Potteries.
All at Coleman Milne wish the company well and hope that the vehicles help to preserve long and proud history of personal service, care & respect for the deceased’s family offered by Jospeph Lymer & Son.
In addition to the much talked-about launch of the new CM Fairlane range there was one area of the Coleman Milne stand that was remarkably busy throughout the recent, three day National Funeral Exhibition at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire and that was around the CM Mondeo Removal vehicle.
The Mondeo removal vehicle was launched towards the end of 2008 and has sold steadily since it was introduced to the market place with many Funeral Directors citing the build quality, understated functionality, and professional appearance make the Mondeo the perfect addition to their fleet.
Group Sales & Marketing Director Geoff Hudson quotes, “the Mondeo Removal vehicle was a great success at Stoneleigh. We had a large number of Funeral Directors who looked at the car for the first time who commented on both the quality and functionality of the folding deck area. As a result of the show we have had a number of enquiries regarding the vehicle and look forward to providing a sustained number to new and existing customers over the next few months”.
The Coleman Milne Removal vehicle offers a high quality veneer deck which will accommodate a coffin over six foot or a Ferno type 24 style stretcher. The folding removable deck will also accommodate coffin stops and fittings for one or two coffins or stretchers and has an innovative quick release system for removal or access to the spare wheel. This vehicle also offers a number of seating options and when the deck is in use can offer unrivalled leg room for the driver.
CM Fairlane Mk 11 range unveiled at National Funeral Exhibition
Coleman Milne, the Bolton-based manufacturer of coach-built limousines and hearses, unveiled the latest addition to the Fairlane range of Funeral vehicles at the 2009 National Funeral Exhibition at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
The hearse and limousine, based on the 4 litre Australian Ford Fairlane were exhibited in both black and silver following a four month teaser marketing campaign that gave consumers a glimpse of the new vehicles as they were under development.
Sales & Marketing Director Geoff Hudson was pleased with the reaction to the new product quoting “There has been a tremendous buzz throughout the company during the development of the car with everybody from the guys on the shop floor and the engineers who develop the ideas through to the Sales and Marketing departments getting thoroughly immersed in the vehicles.”
The Fairlane range features a thoroughly revamped styling for both the Cardinal hearse and the Dorchester limousine, offering a radical progression to a more curvilinear aesthetic without compromising functionality, space and passenger comfort. Geoff Hudson continues, “the vehicles have been designed to act as the central focus in the ‘visual stage’ that is a funeral procession and the increased expanses of glass in the sides and roof of the Cardinal hearse achieve this effect with great success. Everybody at Coleman Milne is really proud of these vehicles and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who visited our stand at the National Funeral Exhibition for their feedback and continued support.”
Fairlane Dorchester Limousine
The Fairlane Dorchester Limousine offers a new choice in the UK market for funeral vehicles and features class leading passenger space, air suspension to rear axle and dual zone climate control to make the driver and passenger experience as comfortable as possible.
The Fairlane Dorchester has a 6 way power adjustable seating system. A raft of new technology includes a Reverse Camera, ABS, EBD and Advanced Traction Control.
Fairlane Cardinal Hearse
Coleman Milne’s stunning new Cardinal Hearse also carries a number of the technological advancements as the Dorchester, however, undoubtedly, one of the talking points of the show was the innovative single lift, power operated tailgate that allows bearers easy access to a large flat, full length deck with full size bearer seats.
In an exciting new development for Coleman Milne, a Classic version will be launched in September
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New Mercedes Fleet for R.E Tonkin & Son
This photo shows Eric Tonkin (funeral director) and grandson Mark Tonkin standing next to their new Mercedes hearse and limousine supplied by Eddie Marsden of Coleman Milne. Cornish funeral directors, R.E Tonkin & Son made the long trip to Bolton to a Coleman Milne open day in March to look for a replacement for their Ford fleet but were impressed with Mercedes build quality, ride and overall appearance.
R.E Tonkin & Son was formed in 1980 by Eric and since 2007 Mark has joined the business to learn the trade and take the business on into the future.
The new fleet will be kept busy with their own funerals as well as serving a number of funeral directors in south west Cornwall.
Coleman Milne is delighted to welcome Mr John Abercrombie as a first time customer after purchasing his Ford Hearse from John Haggerty of Coleman Milne. John Abercrombie of Abercrombie Joiners and Funeral Directors has been in business for 27 years in the Scottish Borders and is happy with his new vehicle. We wish John continued success.
Pictured are Keith Lawson and his team at Helliwells Funeral Service, and Byram UK Repatriation, of Stott House, Burnley Rd, Colne, Lancashire.
Taking delivery of their latest fleet of New Coleman Milne vehicles. Keith choose another Mk10 Cardinal Hearse and Dorchester Limousine.
Based in Tunstall, Stoke on Trent and established in the area for more than 60 years, C. McGough & Sons are proud to maintain their status as an independent family business. Paul McGough and his son Tim are assisted by their Wives in the day to day running of the business which covers North Staffordshire, South Cheshire and the surrounding area.
Six years ago the family ordered their first new fleet of funeral vehicles based on the Saab 9.5 from Coleman Milne. After looking at all the vehicle options available in late 2007, they decided that the only vehicle suitable for their needs was another fleet of Saabs!
Mr Malcolm Mace of Charles Mace and Son, Berwick Upon Tweed, takes delivery of his new vehicles, having upgraded to Ford Mk 10’s from his previous Ford Mk 9’s. Mr Mace is delighted with his new vehicles and the service that he received from order to delivery from John Haggerty, Northern Area Sales Manager of Coleman Milne.
Malcolm Marshall Shaw and Malcolm Mark Shaw of Malcolm Shaw and Son Ltd Family Funeral Directors receiving the keys of their 4th Coleman Milne Limousine from Eddie Marsden Area Sales Manager for Coleman Milne.
Malcolm Shaw and Sons was established in 1920 by Malcolm Shaw with three generations of the Shaw family it is now run by Malcolm Marshall and Malcolm Mark Shaw, Mr Marsden and all at Coleman Milne wish them every success in their future
