D Walsh and Son Idle Funeral Directors

D Walsh and Son Idle Funeral Directors D Walsh & Son Idle proudly servicing our families and community professionally since 2018.

🇬🇧 Remembrance Day 🇬🇧Today, we pause to honour and remember all those who served, sacrificed, and gave their lives for o...
11/11/2025

🇬🇧 Remembrance Day 🇬🇧
Today, we pause to honour and remember all those who served, sacrificed, and gave their lives for our freedom.

At D Walsh & Son, we join the nation in a moment of reflection and gratitude — for the courage of those who came before us, and for the peace they helped secure.

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.” 🌺

Welcome to our November Newsletter! 🎉We're thrilled to bring you updates on our upcoming events, seminars, and local com...
09/11/2025

Welcome to our November Newsletter! 🎉

We're thrilled to bring you updates on our upcoming events, seminars, and local community partnerships. Each month, our newsletter showcases some of the fantastic activities we have planned, and we hope you enjoy reading it! 🎉

Our mission is to transform how people view funeral directors. Typically, we're only seen during the toughest times, but we aim to change that. By engaging with local venues, giving talks, and participating in fairs, galas, market stalls, and schools, we strive to make conversations about this sensitive topic more comfortable.

At D Walsh & Son, we believe in showing our personal side and introducing you to the amazing team that goes above and beyond every day for our families and their loved ones. Our local community is as important to us as our rich history, and we are committed to providing the highest level of care and compassion.

Each month, we'll release a new edition of our newsletter via social media and email, with a paper version also available at our funeral home.

To stay updated, please email us to join our mailing list or to discuss partnership opportunities. 🎉

dwalsh.communityevents@dignityuk.co.uk

✨ D. Walsh & Son Christmas Memorial Service ✨As Christmas approaches, we know this can be a particularly difficult time ...
08/11/2025

✨ D. Walsh & Son Christmas Memorial Service ✨

As Christmas approaches, we know this can be a particularly difficult time for those who have lost someone dear. 💛

You are warmly invited to join us for our Annual Christmas Memorial Service on
Thursday 11th December at 7:00pm
📍 All Saints Church, Bradford, BD5 0NG

This special evening is an opportunity to come together in remembrance, reflection, and love — honouring the lives of those who are no longer with us but always in our hearts.

This year’s service will be led by Derek Jones, and we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to All Saints Church for kindly welcoming us once again to hold this meaningful event.

🕯️ During the lighting of the candles, we will be sharing our annual remembrance slideshow in tribute to loved ones.
If you would like a slide created, or would like a photo of your loved one included, please contact us or email dwalsh.bradford@dignityfunerals.co.uk.

🎄 From 1st December, our Christmas Remembrance Tree will also be on display at our funeral home. You are warmly invited to visit, write a message to your loved one, and place it on the tree in loving memory.

Everyone is welcome to attend, and we hope this time of reflection brings comfort and peace during the festive season. 🌟

Our Remembrance Day poppy display is now in place at D Walsh & Son Funeral Directors Idle, ready for Sunday. 🌺Each poppy...
06/11/2025

Our Remembrance Day poppy display is now in place at D Walsh & Son Funeral Directors Idle, ready for Sunday. 🌺

Each poppy stands as a tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
We invite our community to pause, reflect, and remember as we approach this important day of remembrance.

Lest we forget. ❤️

We believe no one should feel alone after a death - especially those who care for others.Caring with Confidence is a CPD...
29/10/2025

We believe no one should feel alone after a death - especially those who care for others.
Caring with Confidence is a CPD-accredited training session that makes a real difference.

📍 D Walsh & Son Idle, Bolton junction Funeral Directors BD2 2AH
📩Nursing home staff: get in touch to book your free session.
🔗https://caringwithconfidence.org

🌿 The Heart of a Funeral Director 🌿Most days begin quietly. Before the phone rings or a family walks through the door, t...
26/10/2025

🌿 The Heart of a Funeral Director 🌿

Most days begin quietly. Before the phone rings or a family walks through the door, there’s a moment to pause — to take a breath and prepare for the day ahead. Because every day brings with it a new story, a new family to care for, and a loved one to honour.

Being a funeral director is more than a role — it’s a calling. Some days are filled with gentle guidance, helping families who don’t know where to begin. Other days are spent behind the scenes — arranging flowers, music, transport, and paperwork, so everything unfolds with grace and dignity.

And then there are the quiet moments no one sees — lighting a candle before the service begins, straightening a tie, placing a flower with care, or giving a family time alone to say their final goodbye. These small acts, though unseen, carry great meaning. They’re done with love, respect, and the hope of bringing a little peace to heavy hearts.

Every detail matters, because every life is unique. Each service tells a story — a reflection of the person who lived, loved, and made their mark on the world.

No two days are ever the same, because no two lives ever are. That’s what makes this work so deeply special — walking beside families, helping them find comfort, and creating a farewell that feels true to the one they love.

Because saying goodbye should be a moment to come together — to remember, to share stories, and to feel the love that lives on.

At the heart of it all, it’s not just about saying farewell — It’s about creating a moment that celebrates a life, and walking beside people when they need it most. 💛

Sadly, this is heartbreakingly true 💔Lately, more and more drivers are becoming impatient on the roads — trying to push ...
23/10/2025

Sadly, this is heartbreakingly true 💔

Lately, more and more drivers are becoming impatient on the roads — trying to push into funeral cortèges, squeezing between the hearse and the limousines carrying grieving family members, and even during our horse-drawn funerals. It’s reached the point where near accidents have happened, all because someone couldn’t wait a few extra moments.

We completely understand that we travel slowly — but this is someone’s final journey, and every part of it is carried out with love, care, and respect.

At the same time, it’s truly heartwarming to see so many people who do still show respect as we pass. Those who stop, remove their hats, bow their heads, or simply pause for a moment — you may not realise how much that means. To the families following behind, those small gestures speak volumes. They bring comfort in a time of deep sorrow and remind everyone that compassion and respect still exist in this world.

Whether it delays you by 30 seconds or two minutes, please remember — this moment will never happen again.
For that family, it’s the last journey they will ever take with their loved one.

A final journey is so precious 🤍

At D Walsh & Son, we’re truly honoured to support families during life’s most tender moments. Your kind words and heartf...
20/10/2025

At D Walsh & Son, we’re truly honoured to support families during life’s most tender moments. Your kind words and heartfelt feedback remind us why we do what we do. Thank you for trusting us to care for your loved ones with dignity, compassion, and respect. 💖

📝 If you’d like to share your experience, we’d love to hear from you. We would like to share a lovely google review recently recieved.

🎉 Celebrating 10 Incredible Years with Katie! 🎉Today we’re celebrating a truly special milestone — Katie’s 10-year anniv...
19/10/2025

🎉 Celebrating 10 Incredible Years with Katie! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating a truly special milestone — Katie’s 10-year anniversary with Dignity. 💐

Katie’s compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment shine through in everything she does — from arranging with families to ensure they receive a truly personalised service for their loved ones, to hand-conducting services with care, and providing amazing aftercare and support when it’s needed most.

We feel so lucky to have her as part of the D. Walsh & Son work family. Thank you, Katie, for a decade of hard work, kindness, and professionalism. 💛

Here’s to you — and to many more wonderful years ahead! 🥂

🌸 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🩷This October, we join the global community in honouring and supporting every...
17/10/2025

🌸 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🩷

This October, we join the global community in honouring and supporting everyone affected by breast cancer.

💡 D. Walsh & Son will be illuminated in pink throughout October — a bright symbol of hope, strength, and awareness for the millions of women and hundreds of men touched by this disease each year.

Here’s how you can help raise awareness this month:
🎀 Wear a pink ribbon to show your support
💬 Start a conversation about early detection and prevention
💗 Donate or volunteer for a breast cancer charity

Together, we stand strong — united in hope, compassion, and care. 🎗️

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Bradford
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