Our ERF EC12 lorry hearse is a distinctive specialist funeral vehicle, designed for funerals where families want a final journey with individuality, character and real presence.
Model: Classic ERF EC Olympic
Year of manufacture: 1999
Edition: Olympic Gold, top of the range in its day
Built in: Sandbach, Cheshire
Colour: Factory Black
Engine: Caterpillar C12
Transmission: 8 speed
Hearse conversion: 2018
Additional extras: Super singles fitted to front, Air horns, External music system, Bespoke aluminium body, Factory side skirts.
Our ERF EC12 has a story of its own. Owned for many years before its hearse conversion, it is one of the last ERFs built at Sandbach, Cheshire, and remains a rare and distinctive British classic truck. Known as the Black Cat, it holds a special place at the heart of PNW Carriage Masters.
The vehicle helped inspire the business itself, and its heritage is a large part of why it creates such a fitting tribute for families wanting a genuine HGV farewell. Read more about our story.
The ERF EC12 offers a striking and respectful alternative to a traditional hearse. It is especially suited to funerals where families want the final journey to reflect a loved one’s connection to trucks, transport, engineering, heavy vehicles or life on the road.
As part of our specialist fleet, the ERF EC12 helps create a memorable and personal tribute without losing the dignity and professionalism that matter on the day of the funeral.
The ERF EC12 can be especially fitting for someone with a strong link to British trucking, haulage, logistics, plant, engineering, recovery or road transport. It is often chosen when a family wants the vehicle itself to feel like a meaningful part of the tribute.
For many people, the ERF name carries its own identity and heritage, which makes this hearse particularly personal for families wanting a final journey connected to a true British classic truck.
A specialist hearse like the ERF EC12 is often chosen because it feels more personal than a conventional funeral vehicle. For someone whose life or interests were closely connected to haulage or heavy vehicles, it can be a fitting and meaningful choice.
The vehicle becomes part of the tribute, helping the funeral feel individual, memorable and true to the person being remembered.
Our ERF EC12 lorry hearse is supplied to work alongside the funeral director and the wider funeral arrangements already in place. The aim is always to provide a specialist vehicle that complements the day professionally, respectfully and with the right presence.
Timing, route, venue access and the overall tone of the service all matter. The ERF EC12 is provided as part of a dignified final journey, not simply as a display vehicle.
Our specialist hearses are supplied exclusively for the funeral profession. We work with funeral directors to confirm availability, discuss location and service details, and help ensure the chosen vehicle is suitable for the funeral plans.
This helps give funeral directors and families confidence that the ERF EC12 will be a fitting and dependable part of the day’s arrangements.
Our ERF EC12 lorry hearse is available for funeral hire across the UK mainland. We are based near Chester, close to North Wales and North West England, but can provide specialist hearse hire much further afield depending on the date, the location and the vehicle required.
For pricing, availability and guidance on whether the ERF EC12 is the right fit for a funeral, please contact us directly.
You can explore more ERF EC12 images on our gallery page and view recent field updates on our case studies page.
These pages help show how our specialist hearses are used in real funeral settings and how a lorry hearse can become a meaningful part of a personal final journey.
Is the ERF EC12 available across the UK?
Yes. Availability depends on the date, the location and the overall funeral arrangements, so early enquiry is always helpful.
Who usually books this hearse?
The vehicle is supplied for the funeral profession and is typically arranged as part of the funeral director’s plans for the service.
Why is this hearse especially popular?
It is often chosen because of its strong British trucking identity and its suitability for funerals where the final journey should reflect a life connected to haulage, engineering or the road.
Where can I find out more?
You can also visit our FAQ page or contact us directly to discuss availability and suitability.
If you would like to discuss availability, location or whether the ERF EC12 is the right fit for an upcoming funeral, please contact us directly.
