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27th May 2023

H.J Newman takes delivery of Stunning new Hybrid Mercedes Fleet from Coleman Milne

Established in 1960 by Harold Newman, the business remains to this day a third-generation family-run funeral service. Passed down to his son Eric in 2002, now one of the last remaining “family run” directors in the area is under the management of Harold’s granddaughter Tina Newman.


H.J Newman have worked with Coleman Milne over a number of years and this latest partnership sees the business completely re-fleet from their existing Ford vehicles to an all-new Hybrid Mercedes E-Class. Mercedes innovative Hybrid technology intelligently switches between electric battery power and the internal combustion engine to deliver a fuel efficient, quiet, and sustainable drive.

“Since my grandfather first opened the doors back in the 60’s, our core values have centered around providing a trusted and caring approach to funeral services. This significant investment in the future will not only enable us to continue delivering a quality service, but also importantly take steps towards meeting our environmental responsibilities” said Tina Newman (Director)