D Walsh and Son Idle Funeral Directors

14/05/2026

💛 Grief Cafe at Bradford Bulls 💛

Starting Tuesday 23rd June from 1pm, we’re proud to be working in partnership with the Bradford Bulls Community Foundation to launch our Grief Cafe at Harry’s Bar, Bartercard Odsal Stadium.

Grief can feel overwhelming, but nobody should have to face it alone. Join us for a cuppa, biscuits, and open conversations in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.

Whether you want to:
🤝 Talk with others
💬 Share experiences
🧠 Learn coping strategies for loss
📋 Get planning advice
☕ Or simply listen and connect

…everyone is welcome.

Services provided by D. Walsh & Son include:
✔️ Grief Coaching & Support
✔️ Coping Strategies for Loss
✔️ Planning Advice

📍 Harry’s Bar, Bartercard Odsal Stadium
📅 Tuesday 23rd June
⏰ From 1pm

For more information:
📞 01274 727238
📧 info@bullsfoundation.org

14/05/2026

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week…. We are here every week if you want to call in for a chat and a brew, we are not qualified councillors but we always have a smile, open mind and a listening ear.

13/05/2026

Choosing the right funeral plan matters - and every family’s needs are different. Whether you prefer a simple attended service or a fully bespoke arrangement, we’re here to help you understand your options.

Request our free funeral planning guide to explore what’s included, how plans work, and which option might feel right for you.

📍 To request your free guide, contact

D Walsh & Son
700 Manchester Road, Bradford BD5 7QH
Telephone: 01274 721530

D Walsh & Son Idle
369 Idle Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, BD2 2AH
Telephone: 01274 299002

D Walsh & Son 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 Edward Square, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AP. Dignity Funerals Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130.

11/05/2026

Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 💙

This year, we’re encouraging everyone in Bradford to take action for mental health.

Sometimes the smallest actions can make the biggest difference — checking in on someone, starting a conversation, or taking a moment to look after yourself. Together, these actions can help us all feel more hopeful, supported and positive.

Let’s come together this week to support positive mental wellbeing for everyone 💙

11/05/2026

Always in our hearts. 🎗️

On this day 41 years ago, 54 Bradford City supporters and two Lincoln City supporters went to a football match and never returned home.

We will never forget those who sadly lost their lives, and as always, our thoughts are with their families and the hundreds still affected by the disaster to this day.

Always in our hearts. 🎗️

06/05/2026

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.

05/05/2026

💛 Dying Matters Week 2026 💛

Dying Matters Week encourages us all to speak more openly about dying, death and grief - conversations that can be difficult, but are incredibly important. By talking, listening and sharing, we can help reduce fear and ensure people’s wishes are understood and respected.

At D Walsh & Son, we’re proud to support Dying Matters Week and stand alongside organisations like Hospice UK, who champion compassionate end‑of‑life care and support for people and families across the UK.

To learn more about Dying Matters Week and the vital work hospices do, visit www.hospiceuk.org.

If you’d like to talk or have any questions, our team here in Bradford is always here to listen.

05/05/2026

At D. Walsh & Son Funeral Directors, we are proud to be part of these important conversations every day. Whether we’re out in the community at local fairs, giving talks about the role of a funeral director, or simply supporting families, our aim is always to serve with care, compassion, and understanding.

One of the most difficult things we encounter is when families are unsure of what their loved one would have wanted. In those moments, the pressure to make the “right” decisions can feel overwhelming.

We understand that talking about death and dying isn’t easy. It can feel uncomfortable, and many people worry about saying the wrong thing or causing upset. But having these conversations early can make such a difference.

This Dying Matters Awareness Week, we want to help open up those conversations.

This year’s theme is “Let’s talk about death and dying.” Throughout the week, Hospice UK will be sharing their Top Talking Tips to help people start conversations around death, dying, and grief—breaking down taboos and encouraging more open dialogue.

Because talking about it really does matter.

02/05/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline Ethel Baxter.

Pauline’s Service will be held on Friday 8th May at Rawdon Crematorium, Leeds @ 10am.

Family flowers only, however if you wish to make a donation in Pauline’s memory in will be for the benefit of the Special Care Baby Unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

Pauline was born in Bradford on March 24th 1940 and lived in Wibsey. When she married she moved to Idle and brought up her family to then go back to Wibsey.

Pauline started her nursing career at 18 years old in 1958 at St Lukes hospital Bradford. Pauline became fully qualified at the age of 21 becoming a staff nurse in 1962. She soon started her training in Midwifery working on the special care baby unit.

Pauline adored her job as Sister in charge of Midwifery at St Lukes and pursued a long and successful career, retiring from the BRI in 1999. Pauline had helped and cared for so many families and babies in her life and the special baby unit always held a special place in her heart.

Pauline loved her Music, was a keen photographer, adored gardening and going on trips abroad and seaside holidays.

She leaves behind her 3 daughters Fiona, Jackie and Julie and her close family friends Paul and Ann.

Pauline was blessed with her 2 grandsons Christopher and Richard, granddaughter in law Emma and her granddaughter Louise who will miss her dearly. She also had 3 beautiful great grandchildren Teddy, Joey and Nellie.

Pauline was a special lady with a big heart who will live on in the hearts and memories of others.

For further details please contact D Walsh & Sons.
Tel: 01274 299002
Email: dwalsh.idle@dignityfunerals.co.uk

28/04/2026

D Walsh & Son would like to inform you of our opening times over the Bank Holiday period:

Our team are dedicated to supporting you in your time of need, so we are keeping the doors open this Bank Holiday Monday We feel honoured that you choose us to look after your loved ones, so this easter we choose to look after you and our local community.💛

26/04/2026

🏍️ A Final Ride with Personality 🏍️

When it comes to saying goodbye, why not make it as unique as the life being celebrated?

For those with a passion for motorcycles or simply a love for the unconventional, a motorcycle hearse offers a striking and deeply personal alternative to the traditional hearse. Whether it's a final ride for a lifelong rider or a symbolic farewell for a free spirit, this option blends dignity with individuality.

Not only is it a fitting tribute for those who lived life on two wheels, but it’s also a powerful way to honour someone who lived boldly and authentically.

Modern, respectful, and meaningful – the motorcycle hearse is more than just transport. It’s a statement.

For more information about Funeral transport and hearse alternatives click on the link below
https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/arranging-a-funeral/how-to-personalise-a-funeral/funeral-transport-and-hearse-alternatives/