Wormalds Funeral Directors

01/04/2026

This Easter, we take a moment to reflect, remember, and honour the loved ones who are no longer with us but forever remain in our hearts. 🌿

At Wormalds Funeral Service, we understand that special occasions like Easter can bring both comfort and longing. It’s a time when memories feel especially close — from shared meals and laughter to quiet moments of togetherness.

Whether you choose to light a candle, visit a resting place, or simply pause to remember, know that your love continues beyond time. 💛

We are here to support you, not just in times of loss, but in every moment of remembrance.

Wishing you peace, comfort, and gentle moments this Easter.

20/01/2026

💙 Supporting Leeds North and West Foodbank 💙

We’re proud to be supporting Leeds North & West Foodbank and helping local people in our community who are facing difficult times.

From now on, we’ll be accepting donations in branch, so if you’re able to spare an item or two, every contribution really does make a difference.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity — together we can help those who need it most. 🥫🤝

31/12/2025

29/12/2025

Planning ahead isn’t about saying goodbye - it’s about making sure your loved ones have one less worry.

A Dignity Funeral Plan gives them and yourself the gift of peace of mind. Learn more: www.dignityfuneralplans.co.uk or call 0113 2584712.

21/11/2025

You are warmly invited to join us for a Service of Remembrance at St Chad's, Headingley on Thursday 18th December at 7.30pm to honour the memory of those whose funerals have taken place with J.E. Spence and Wormalds Funeral Service.

There will be light refreshments available after the service, providing a chance to connect with others in the community.

We look forward to welcoming you, your family and friends to join us as we come together in remembrance.

If you would like to join us please send an email to jespence.adel@dignityfunerals.co.uk or wormalds.horsforth@dignityfunerals.co.uk

09/10/2025

‼️SORRY TO SAY THIS IS NOW POSTPONED 💔 keep your eyes peeled for updates! ‼️

🌟 Join Us for the Starlight Walk – In Memory, In Hope 🌟

On October 25th, we’ll be taking part in the Starlight Walk in support of Sands, the charity dedicated to stillbirth and neonatal death.

This walk is especially meaningful as it takes place during Baby Loss Awareness Month — a time to come together, reflect, and honour all the babies who are no longer with us.

💛 Whether you’ve been personally affected or simply want to show your support, we’d love for you to walk with us, remember with us, and raise vital funds for families who need it most.

📍 Date: Saturday, October 25th
📍 Location: The Royalty - York Gate, Otley LS21 3DG
📍 Time: 7pm
👟 Gentle walk – all ages welcome

A £10 entry fee per person will go directly to Sands - let's raise as much as we can! Or donate what you can 💓

Bring your friends!
Bring your torches!
Bring your pooches!

Let’s light up the night together. 💫

Want to join me in supporting a good cause? I’m organising a Starlight Walk for Sands to remember all the babies gone too soon. Every day 13 babies die before, during or shortly after birth. I would love your support. Whether you walk with me or donate £5 or £500, every little bit helps.

02/10/2025

🩵💙 Our Memory Tree 🩵💙

This year, we’d love you to join us in a simple act of remembrance. At Wormalds Funeral Service, we’ve created a Memory Tree where you can add the names of your loved ones – a beautiful way to keep their memory shining bright. 🌿✨

If you can pop in, please come and place their name on our tree. And if you can’t make it down, just let us know and we’ll gladly add it for you.

Together, we can fill our tree with love, memories, and the people who mean the most to us. 💕

📍 Wormalds Funeral Service
🕰️ Mon - Fri 9am-5pm

30/09/2025

October is National Book Month
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A perfect time to reflect, heal, and grow through the power of words.

Whether you're moving through grief, navigating tough emotions, or simply learning to care for yourself better, books can be incredible companions on the journey. Here are some fiction and non-fiction reads that speak to loss, healing, and the importance of self-care:

💔 FICTION – Stories of Grief & Healing
✨ The Midnight Library by Matt Haig – A powerful reminder that life is full of possibilities, even in our darkest hours.
✨ A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman – A story of love, loss, and unexpected connections that heal old wounds.
✨ The Book Thief by Markus Zusak – A poignant tale set during WWII, told through the eyes of Death itself.
✨ Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – Loneliness, resilience, and the human need for connection.

📖 NON-FICTION – Tools for Coping & Self-Care
🧠 The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion – A raw and moving memoir about the sudden loss of her husband.
🧘‍♀️ Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff – Learn how to treat yourself with the same kindness you'd offer a friend.
💬 It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine – Honest advice about navigating grief in a world that doesn't always understand it.
🌱 Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski – Especially great for women managing emotional overload.

This month, let's celebrate the books that help us heal and the authors who put words to what we sometimes can’t say ourselves. 💙

📖 What books have helped you through difficult times? We’d love to hear your recommendations too.

23/09/2025

🧶 Calling Local Knitters – Your Skills Can Bring Comfort 🧶

We're working on a heartfelt project to create blankets and memory hearts that can be placed with loved ones in their coffins – a small gesture of love, warmth, and remembrance. 💌

If you’re a knitter (or crocheter!) and would like to contribute your time and talent, we'd love to connect.

Whether you can make one item or many, every stitch matters.

Please comment below if you're interested in helping.

We'd love to arrange a Knit & Natter - tea, coffee and cake provided! 🍰🍪🫖☕

Let’s bring a little comfort to grieving families, one stitch at a time.

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22/09/2025

The song is ended but the melody lingers on....

💌 How do you want to be remembered?

💌 How do you treasure the memory of someone you've lost?
Maybe you could...

🎁 Create a Memory Box: Collect photos, letters, and mementos that remind you of your loved one. This can be a comforting way to reflect on shared memories.

🌿 Plant a Tree or Garden: Planting something in their memory can symbolise life and growth, providing a living tribute to their legacy.

💛 Hold a Remembrance Gathering: Invite family and friends to share stories and memories, creating a supportive environment to celebrate their life together.

Or visit us in branch to talk about our wide range of memorial jewellery, benches, plaques and so much more.

24/08/2025

We're not open tomorrow for the bank holiday, but our colleagues at Denisons in Guiseley are on hand to help you if you need anything, and our telephones are manned 24hrs a day, 365 days per year.

22/08/2025

Loved ones choose us, families rely on us. Lock in your price today.
Choose a funeral plan with compassion and care and get rewarded with £150 gift card when you take out an attended funeral plan before 31st August 2025.
Call 01132 584712 or visit us in branch to learn more.




Wormalds Funeral Service is a trading style of Dignity Funerals Limited. Dignity Funerals Limited is a company registered in England No. 00041598. VAT registered No. 486 6081 14. Registered office: 4 King Edwards Court, King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AP. Dignity Funerals Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130.