A hearse is one of the more visible elements of a funeral service. For many attending a funeral, seeing the deceased’s casket in a hearse reinforces the moment. We believe that it is important to offer families choices when arranging a funeral service for a loved one, and the choice of hearse can be an important one. At Eagars we have a fleet of three hearses to cater to the needs of the families we look after. We have a modern Ford Falcon, classic Pontiac Parisienne and the most recent addition is a Daimler DS420.
The latest arrival to our hearse fleet has been work the wait. This stunning vehicle was hand crafted in Italy and arrived in New Plymouth at the beginning of 2025. It's the first brand new hearse Eagars has received in our history so we're super proud to be able to offer this vehicle to families.
This vehicle was brought into New Zealand from the United States. It has a classic American look, but without being too ostentatious as many newer American hearses tend to be.
The Ford Falcon Forte is a quintessential Australian/New Zealand vehicle. Most Kiwis seem to have at some stage owned a Ford and consequently this is the hearse we use most often.
A meaningful funeral is a personalised funeral – one that is a tribute to the life that was lived.
