Lilleywhite Funeral Service

22/01/2026

Please consider supporting an amazing charity, and two incredible guys who are taking on a monumental challenge in memory of our dad Simon Lilleywhite who would have been 60 this year 🫶🤍✨

This run isn’t about distance. We are two old-school pals, living in different countries, but are connected by sport, the outdoors, and a shared love of pushing our limits.

Along the way, we’ve been backed by some truly incredible people, friends, family, supporters, and this is our way of honouring them.

The Mission: Run the Island - Mallorca

312 kilometres. 7 days.

Every single step counts.

Why Mallorca?

George's family have holidayed every year in Mallorca since he was small and going back further, so did his Dad, Simon. To honour what would of been Simon's 60th Birthday this year, we are undertaking a monumental challenge to raise money and awareness for MacMillan Cancer Support Charity.

We’re turning effort into meaning, and you can be part of it.

Thank you for supporting the journey. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️❤️

Help George and David raise money to support Macmillan Cancer Support

19/01/2026

2026 marks 129 years of Lilleywhite Funeral Service, where my family have served our local community for five generations of our family. I have managed our funeral service for nearly 8 years, and I am so very proud of our valued presence in the local community.

Following my father's passing I truly understand the importance of funeral directors and the astounding work myself and my team do. It is an honour and a privilege to continue the legacy of my father, and my grandfathers before him. To work in a space where he loved and spent so much time gives me comfort, and through helping families through their darkest moment, I feel so close to him knowing the countless hours where he did the same.

Over the past 8 years I have held countless hands, hugged thousands of grieving family members and spent every moment of my life dedicated to improving the experience of people that have lost someone they love. Having felt immeasurable loss myself.

Being a funeral director is a vocation, every member of our team here dedicate their days to helping people navigate the most difficult times of their lives. We are here for you when you need us most, and we will continue to support you for many years to come.

08/01/2026

By Charles Mackesy

04/01/2026

01/01/2026

The past 12 months have been a whirlwind for everyone, and I hope 2026 is kinder to us all. If you have lost someone this year, I hope you learn to fill your heart with all the memories and joyous times you spent together. And for those people that are finding things tough, I hope you find peace and times that show you nothing but love and happiness.
May this year bring hope and kindness to us all.
With love, Amy xx

01/01/2026

Preparing for a new year ahead 🫶✨🤍
Sending love, health and moments of happiness to everyone

31/12/2025

As we start a new year, all my love to everyone starting this year without someone. Someone who was a part of your life, someone you cared for deeply and shared so many beautiful memories. Starting a new year without them can feel so hard, I know, but carry them with you in your heart. They are never far away as long as you treasure their memory and all the beautiful things you shared together 🤍✨🫶

By Lucy Claire Illustration

25/12/2025

To everyone missing someone today, please know that as long as you hold them in your hearts, they are never far away 🤍🎄✨
By Lucy Claire illustration

22/12/2025

Donna Ashworth 🤍✨

18/12/2025

FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN

It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
I’ve been dreading it all through the year.
Knowing that you will be lonely,
lost to the joy and the cheer.

I’ve been sending sweet robins to find you,
and feathers have brought you my love.
I’ve been whispering secrets to raindrops,
hoping you’ll hear me above.

It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
it’s a wonderful place to exist…
And the only sadness that finds me,
is wishing I wasn’t so missed.

Because if you look closely, you’ll see me,
in every small thing that you do.
I’m the joy that sneaks in through the window,
when you stop to admire the view.

I’m the laughter that gasps from your sadness
when your soul frees itself from this pain.
I’m the comfort that warms through your blanket
as you wrap yourself up from the rain.

It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
and they told me that this would be tough.
All I can do, is remind you, you’re loved
and I’ll pray, every day, it’s enough.

Donna Ashworth

(I wrote this by request and I hope it brings comfort to anyone who needs it tonight).

12/12/2025

An annual tradition for us here at Lilleywhite Funeral Service. We place a star in memory of the ones we have loved and lost. If we have looked after you or your family this year then a star has been sent to you in the post. Everyone is welcome to continue this lovely act to treasure your loved ones. If you have not received a star and would like to place one, please come to our office. Or send me a message and I will place one for you. Sending love and peace to everyone this Christmas time 🤍Amy Lilleywhite

12/12/2025

By the incredible Donna Ashworth