S. Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors

S. Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors Here at S. Wellens & Sons, we are really proud to help and serve our families in their time of need.

We would like to say a huge heartfelt thank you to our amazing football team Collyhurst Youth JFC we proudly sponsor for...
25/03/2026

We would like to say a huge heartfelt thank you to our amazing football team Collyhurst Youth JFC we proudly sponsor for their incredibly kind donation to our Easter Egg Appeal 2026. 🐣💛

Your generosity and community spirit will help bring a little bit of joy and comfort to those supported by the Lighthouse Project, and it truly means the world to us. It’s gestures like this that remind us how special our local community really is.

We are so proud to be connected with such a thoughtful and compassionate group of people, thank you for going above and beyond to support such a wonderful cause ❤️

We are still gratefully accepting Easter egg donations so if anyone would like to contribute, please feel free to drop them off at any of our offices on Long Street, Washbrook or Hollinwood Avenue.

From all of us at S Wellens & Sons, and on behalf of everyone who will benefit we thank you so much for your kindness and support. ❤️

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Jones, who peacefully passed away on 16th March 2026, age...
24/03/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Jones, who peacefully passed away on 16th March 2026, aged 72 years.

Helen will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves behind cherished memories that will be held close in the hearts of her family and friends ❤️

Her funeral service will take place on Friday 27th March 2026 at Hollinwood Crematorium at 3:00pm.

Following the service, all are warmly invited to join the family for refreshments and to continue sharing memories of Helen’s life at Chadderton Cricket & Bowling Club, Lancaster Street, Chadderton.

Family flowers only please. Donations in Helen’s memory are gratefully received for Cancer Research, the British Heart Foundation, and Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.

All enquiries and messages of condolence are welcomed at this difficult time.

Today was a truly beautiful and moving morning as Willow Park on Langley was opened in loving memory of Corporal Joel Ha...
21/03/2026

Today was a truly beautiful and moving morning as Willow Park on Langley was opened in loving memory of Corporal Joel Halliwell VC, Fusilier Lee Rigby, and Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington ❤️

The service was attended by members of the fallen heroes families alongside the Fusiliers brass band and drummers, cadets, standard bearers, and veterans each paying their respects with dignity and pride 🇬🇧

We were also honoured by the presence of local councillors, Mayors, and representatives from the police, fire, and ambulance services.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the Burnside Centre for kindly opening its doors for refreshments and to the fire service for bringing smiles to the faces of children, allowing them to explore the fire engine and handing out stickers.

Small gestures that meant so much ❤️

Moments like this truly show what makes Middleton so special: community, remembrance, and respect.

Lest we forget. ❤️🇬🇧

S. Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors Middleton are saddened to announce the passing of:Elizabeth Mary DeanA beautiful Mum...
20/03/2026

S. Wellens & Sons Funeral Directors Middleton are saddened to announce the passing of:

Elizabeth Mary Dean

A beautiful Mum, Nana, Great Grandmother, Mother in Law and Aunty, who passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side.

Elizabeth was truly an angel on earth, and now a guardian angel reunited in the loving arms of her dear husband, Ronald.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

The funeral service will take place at Middleton Crematorium on Tuesday 31st March at 11:50am.

Following the service, all are warmly invited to join the family at Middleton Cricket Club to continue sharing memories of Elizabeth.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are kindly being received in memory of Elizabeth for Springhill Hospice.

May she rest in peace. Gone but never forgotten ❤️

At S. Wellens, we understand that arranging a funeral is one of the most difficult times a family can face. That’s why w...
17/03/2026

At S. Wellens, we understand that arranging a funeral is one of the most difficult times a family can face. That’s why we are committed to providing the very highest standard of care, guidance, and support to every family we look after.

We are proud to be members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), a respected organisation that sets the benchmark for quality and professionalism within the funeral profession.

Being part of the NAFD means we adhere to a strict Code of Practice, ensuring complete transparency, dignity, and respect in everything we do. It also means we are regularly inspected and continuously trained, so you can feel reassured that your loved one is in safe, caring, and professional hands.

For the families we serve, this provides real peace of mind knowing that the care we give is not only heartfelt, but also held to the highest recognised standards.

If you are ever choosing a funeral director, we gently encourage you to ask the question:

“Are you a member of the NAFD?”

It is a simple step that can make a significant difference in the level of care and professionalism you receive.

At S. Wellens, we are here for you with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to doing things the right way ❤️

S. Wellens New Moston announce with profound sadness the passing of Gordon Allen on 3rd March 2026 aged 47.Gordon was a ...
17/03/2026

S. Wellens New Moston announce with profound sadness the passing of Gordon Allen on 3rd March 2026 aged 47.

Gordon was a much loved son, a devoted brother, a cherished uncle, and a dear friend to many.

He will be remembered for the impact he had on those around him and the memories he leaves behind.

Gordons funeral service will take place on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 11:00am at Blackley Crematorium, Victoria Avenue, Manchester, M9 8JP.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in Gordon’s memory are kindly welcomed for Andy’s Man Club.

💙 Forever loved, forever remembered 💙

Mother’s Day is a beautiful day for many, but for others it can be one of the hardest days of the year.Through our work ...
15/03/2026

Mother’s Day is a beautiful day for many, but for others it can be one of the hardest days of the year.

Through our work here at Wellens we have met so many families who carry the quiet ache of missing their mum. We've seen the love that remains long after someone has gone, in the stories people tell and the photographs they hold close
and the memories that never fade.

Losing a mum leaves a space that can never truly be filled. But the love she gave you doesn’t disappear. It lives on in your kindness, your strength, and in the little things she taught you along the way.

So today, if you’re missing your mum, please know you’re not alone. Take a moment to remember her, to speak her name, to smile at the memories that still warm your heart ❤️

Because the love between a mother and child doesn’t end it simply changes form.

Thinking of all the mums who are deeply loved and forever missed today. ❤️

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Case, who passed away peacefully on 2nd March 2026, age...
12/03/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Case, who passed away peacefully on 2nd March 2026, aged 82, now reunited with her beloved husband Ken.

Shirley was a very much loved mum to Karen and Colin, an adored Gran and besotted Great Gran, a loving sister and aunty, and a good friend to many.

She will be missed so much by all who knew and loved her.

Shirley’s funeral will be held at Blackley Crematorium at 11:00am on Thursday 19th March.
All are welcome to join the family afterwards at The Hare & Hounds, Oldham Road, M24 2JZ.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in Shirley’s memory to Springhill Hospice.❤️

❤️ Beverley Stanley ❤️Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.Beloved wife of Anthony, much loved...
11/03/2026

❤️ Beverley Stanley ❤️

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Anthony, much loved mum to Richard and Jenny, and a cherished grandmother.

Her funeral service will take place at Hollinwood on 19th March at 3pm.

Family flowers only please, with donations if desired to Bowel Cancer UK.

One of the hardest things we see as funeral directors isn’t the arrangements…It’s the uncertainty..Families sitting toge...
03/03/2026

One of the hardest things we see as funeral directors isn’t the arrangements…

It’s the uncertainty..

Families sitting together saying,

“I don’t know what Mum would have wanted.”
“Did Dad ever mention burial or cremation?”
“What music would he have chosen?”

Planning ahead isn’t about buying a “package”.
It isn’t about ticking boxes

It’s about telling your family YOUR story 📖

It’s choosing the music that means something 🎶🎻

It’s deciding who leads the service. 🙏🏼✝️

It’s making sure the practical details like cremation or burial fees are taken care of.
It’s lifting financial pressure from the people you love most.

Our attended funeral plans allow you to record your wishes clearly, thoughtfully, and personally not as a number, not as a standard option, but as you ❤️

And when the time comes, your family won’t be left guessing.

They’ll simply be able to grieve, and remember.

If you’d ever like a quiet, no pressure chat about planning ahead, our door is always open and kettle always on ☕️🫖

Because real peace of mind doesn’t come from a brochure.
It comes from knowing everything’s been done with care ❤️

Call us on 0161 643 2677 and one of our experienced funeral plan consultants will be happy to chat 📞

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Roy Turner, who passed away peacefully at home on 14th February 2026 a...
02/03/2026

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Roy Turner, who passed away peacefully at home on 14th February 2026 aged 88 years.

Born on 6th April 1937 Roy was a devoted husband, a much loved dad and a proud grandad. A true family man, he will be remembered for his warmth, strength and the love he gave so freely to those around him.

Roy is now reunited with his beloved wife together once more. ❤️

His funeral service will take place on Friday 13th March at 2:00pm at Hollinwood Crematorium, followed by a gathering at The Lancashire Fold, 77 Kirkway, Middleton, where family and friends are warmly invited to come together to share memories and celebrate Roy’s life.

Family flowers only please. Donations in Roy’s memory are gratefully received for the British Heart Foundation.

Forever in our hearts. ❤️

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Anne Green, who passed away on 16th February 2026, aged ...
27/02/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Anne Green, who passed away on 16th February 2026, aged 74.

A devoted and much loved wife to Brian, a proud and caring mum to Marcus, Kirsty and Adele, and a treasured grandma and great grandma.

Shirley was the heart of her family and her love, warmth and strength will be carried forward in the generations she adored so dearly.

Her funeral service will take place on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 1:00pm at Middleton Crematorium.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and celebrate Shirley’s life.

Donations in Shirley’s memory are gratefully received for BBC Children in Need a cause close to many hearts ❤️❤️

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