W Simpson & Son

09/11/2025

“Lest we forget”....
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.

31/10/2025

Respecting a final journey.

In these ever changing times, modern ways often prevail over tradition.
The funeral profession as a whole, remains a sector stead fast in protecting the traditional values of our work and how we present ourselves on the day of a funeral.
With the care and respect for the people who trust us to care for them the upmost priority.

We operate in a very busy city throughout the day and understand that in this day and age, we all have a lot to do and little time to do it.
Roads are busy, drivers and other road users are reluctant to wait and many people now, have lost a reason or need to pause and reflect for others.

Traditionally, when a funeral cortège passes, passers by would stop, bow their heads and even remove their hats in respect of the much loved person we are carrying on that final journey.

This traditional act of kindness and respect for the deceased and bereaved is sadly so very rare nowadays.

A hearse travels at a walking pace with a conductor leading part of the way on foot for a reason - a lasting act of respect to honour the person who has been lost.
If you see us walking slowly down the road, we are respectfully escorting someone from their home where they have spent many happy years with their family. It is from home they begin their final journey, normally with their bereaved family following in the cortège behind the hearse.
It is a simple act of service, but one that holds so much meaning to families.

We politely ask, please, be mindful of that and pause your vehicle, let us pass - keep our cortège together and pay the rightful respect to someone loved and lost.

So many traditions have been lost, with your help, we can continue to uphold ours and not let respect and care for the deceased and the bereaved be one of those left behind.

Thank you 🎩

©️Natalie Simpson
W Simpson & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors.

16/10/2025

Good morning everybody

We are proud to announce that this year, for the first time we will be holding a Christmas Memorial Service on
Wednesday 3rd December, 6.00pm at Victoria Methodist Church, Stafford Road, S2 2SE

This comforting service will be led by Reverend David Goddard & Natalie Simpson and will include, carols, hymns, poems and a candle ceremony where there will be an opportunity to light a candle in memory of loved one’s.
We also thought it would be nice for your loved one’s name to be read out in church during the candle ceremony. If this is something you would like, please send us a direct message or comment below and their name will be gladly added to our list.
This is a chance to reflect, remember and for the community to come together at Christmas time.
This service was put together with our families in mind but we would like to extend this invitation to anyone who would like to attend whether we have looked after a funeral service for you or not – everyone is very much welcome and we would love to see a full church.
With all our love & best wishes
Rev Goddard, Natalie & all the team

15/10/2025

Thinking of all the beautiful babies and families this week and always 💫

15/10/2025

10/10/2025

Every life matters - you are never alone 💚

02/10/2025

Good afternoon everyone

We are pleased to announce the return of the ✨Support Group Drop In ✨

Tuesday 14th October
10am - 11.30am

We will look forward to seeing faces old & new.

Please share to anyone who may benefit ♥️

18/08/2025

Horse Drawn Funerals

Many of our families have chosen to use a horse drawn hearse for their loved one’s final journey to the cemetery or crematorium.
Majestic and beautiful, the tradition of a horse drawn hearse makes that final journey even more poignant and memorable.
Either black or white horses can be provided on request.
Here are Pearl & Ashley at Tinsley Park Cemetery for a much loved lady today.
Thank you as always to Fred, Amber & Lesley
It’s always our pleasure to work alongside you.

23/07/2025

Good evening to all of our lovely followers.

We have a small favour to ask of you please,

If we have looked after you and your loved ones, could you please consider leaving us a review of our service on either on Facebook or Google.

Reviews really do help families who are looking for a funeral directors assistance and in an ever changing world, your kind words and recommendations really do mean the world to us and enable small independent family businesses like ours, to keep going and doing what we do best … looking after you when you need us most.

Thank you for your continued support

♥️

22/07/2025

* Support Group Information *

Our monthly support group and drop in service will re start in September after the school holidays.
I will post a date in due course.

Thank you all and we will look forward to seeing friends old and new in September ♥️☕️.