“ We were fortunate to have sourced replacements for the Dotteridge and two Marston hearses and hired in transporters to maintain continuity of service to our clients. The new Oakley transporters had to be custom built to our own exacting specifications and we are delighted to have finally taken delivery of them - it was well worth the wait. Tradition has played a key role in the day-to-day running of our business with great emphasis being placed on attention to detail”

Jack’s cousin, Sarah, bravely rescued two grey horses from the blaze and the fourteen Black Friesian horses at the stables also survived unhurt.