David Hartley Family Funeral Service

28/08/2025

Did you know we do prepaid funeral plans?

Offering a range of services from direct cremations to full traditional funerals and everything in between.

We offer prepaid funerals through Open Prepaid Funerals Ltd. A prepaid funeral plan allows you to cover the cost of your own or someone else’s funeral so that when the time comes, there is a minimal expense which we know eases a little of the stress following a bereavement.

Feel free to pop in for a chat if you have any questions.

We believe that our duty of care begins from the first point of contact and continues as long as you need it to following the funeral. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer a true 24-hour service and funeral support staffed by our family members local to our Chapel of Rest.

Our prepaid funeral plans include traditional, simple plans and unattended cremation plans to offer a funeral plan for everyone. Get in touch with our team to learn more.

28/07/2025

Graham Bell formerly from Barnoldswick and Sutton in Craven sadly passed away on the 23rd July 2025.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at Skipton Crematorium on Tuesday 12th August 2025 at 11am.

Family flowers only please.

All enquiries to;
David Hartley Independent Family Funeral Service
5 Water St
Earby

0734 1959 777

11/07/2025

Philip Carter from Barnoldswick sadly passed away on the 8th July 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at Skipton Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at 1pm.

Philip’s family have advised that black isn’t compulsory, smart casual clothing is welcomed.

The family then invite you to Rolls Royce after the service to raise a glass in Philips honour and continue sharing memories.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers are being accepted for Pendleside Hospice.

All enquiries to;
David Hartley Independent Family Funeral Service
5 Water St
Earby

0734 1959 777

09/07/2025

We have had the honour of being asked to share Mrs. Smith's death notice even though she and her family are in New Zealand. Mrs Smith was my primary school teacher at the Church School and I am sure many of you will remember her.

Elsie Muriel Smith

25 May 1931 - 5 July 2025 (94 years)

Widow of Alan Smith, mother of Bronwynne, Gwyneth and Eluned, mother-in-law of Andrew, Ian, Tony, and grandmother of Ian, Robert, Dominic and Hamish.

Died peacefully in her care home in Browns Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, surrounded by her family.

Elsie would have been known to some in Barnoldswick through her teaching career; this began in the 50s at Gisburn Road Primary School, then continued until her retirement in 1990 at York Street C of E School. She was active in the Barnoldswick Salvation Army until emigrating to NZ in 2006 to be with her family.

25/06/2025

A reminder that Karen’s funeral cortège will be passing through Barnoldswick town square around 1.15pm today for all those who wish to pay their respects.

On Sunday 8th June 2025 Karen Grunwell (Brunt) passed away at Airedale Hospital.

A funeral service to celebrate Karen’s life will take place on Wednesday 25th June 2025 at Skipton Crematorium at 2pm

We will be coming through Barnoldswick town square for Karen’s last journey around 1.15pm before making our way to the crematorium.

Michael (Tin Tin) and all Karen’s family invite you to join them at Skipton to help celebrate her life.

Following the service, you are invited to join the family at the Greyhound, Barnoldswick to continue sharing memories about Karen. 

If you can't make the service at Skipton please join us at the Greyhound from 3:30 pm

Donations in lieu of flowers are being accepted for B.E. Bosom Friends , there will be a collection box at Skipton or you can send your donations directly their bank account.

B.E.Bosom Friends
Account number: 40263893
Sort Code: 20-15-70

For those of you who can’t attend on the day, a link to the Obitus streaming service can be found below.

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All enquires to

David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby

0734 1959 777

22/06/2025

William Gissing (Terry) from Kelbrook passed away on 14th June 2025 at The Dales Care Home.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at St Mary’s church, Kelbrook on Thursday 3rd July at 2pm.

You are then invited to join the family at Rolls Royce Barnoldswick to continue to share memories and raise a glass in his honour.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers are being accepted for the PSP association which supports people and their families with Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)

All enquiries to;
David Hartley Independent Family Funeral Service
5 Water St
Earby

07341 959777

15/06/2025

“To the Ones Without a Dad This Father’s Day”
—This day comes,
Wrapped in memories,
Tied with both love and longing.

And while the world says celebrate,
Your heart whispers—
“Remember.”

Maybe it’s been years,
Or maybe it’s still fresh.
But grief doesn’t check calendars—
It just lives quietly,
In moments.

In the tie you can’t throw away.
In the smell of old cologne.
In the way you catch yourself
Sounding like him
When you laugh.

He isn’t here to call,
To hug,
To sit with.
But he’s there—
In how you love,
In what you’ve overcome,
In the strength you don’t always notice.

On this day, let the tears come if they need to.
Smile at the memories.
Speak his name out loud.

You don’t have to “move on” to honor him.
You just have to carry him forward—
Like you already are.

So to the ones without a dad this Father’s Day:
You’re not forgotten.
You’re not alone.
And neither is he.

11/06/2025

On Sunday 8th June 2025 Karen Grunwell (Brunt) passed away at Airedale Hospital.

A funeral service to celebrate Karen’s life will take place on Wednesday 25th June 2025 at Skipton Crematorium at 2pm

We will be coming through Barnoldswick town square for Karen’s last journey around 1.15pm before making our way to the crematorium.

Michael (Tin Tin) and all Karen’s family invite you to join them at Skipton to help celebrate her life.

Following the service, you are invited to join the family at the Greyhound, Barnoldswick to continue sharing memories about Karen. 

If you can't make the service at Skipton please join us at the Greyhound from 3:30 pm

Donations in lieu of flowers are being accepted for B.E. Bosom Friends , there will be a collection box at Skipton or you can send your donations directly their bank account.

B.E.Bosom Friends
Account number: 40263893
Sort Code: 20-15-70

For those of you who can’t attend on the day, a link to the Obitus streaming service can be found below.

Please note that Obitus do not charge for you to watch do not follow any other link as sometimes spammers try to add links in the comments section.

https://watch.obitus.com/

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All enquires to

David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby

0734 1959 777

09/06/2025

Angela Ramsden aged 78 years from Barnoldswick, passed away suddenly but peacefully at Airedale General Hospital on Tuesday 2nd June 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral service to celebrate her life will take place at St. Marys Church Kelbrook on Friday 13th June 2025 at 11:00 am prior to a burial in the Church yard.

Please feel free to wear splashes of Mediterranean colours in Angela's honour as she adored the colours of the med, the sunsets sunshine and ocean colours.

Angela would have known to many as she was a nurse caring for others in their time of need.

After the service Angela's husband and family invite you back to the Rolls Royce Leisure Club to raise a glass in her honour.

All enquires to

David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby

07804761227

06/06/2025

On Tuesday the 27th May 2025 Catherine Cooper, 'Cath' aged 66 years from Earby passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral service to celebrate Cath's life will take place on Tuesday the 10th June 2025 at Skipton Crematorium at 1 pm

John ,Jack and all Cath's family invite you to join them at Skipton to help celebrate the amazing life that she led.

Then to invite everyone back to The Old Stone Trough, Colne Road Kelbrook to continue the celebrations in true Cath Cooper style.

If you can't make the service at Skipton please join us at the Stone Trough from 3:30 pm

Cath loved to party so let's do just that.

Put your glad rags on and get out that posh frock one last time and join Cath's family and friends as they raise a glass of fizz in her honour and send her off with style.

Please wear bright colours to match Cath's vibrant personality.

Close family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers are being accepted for B.E. Bosom Friends , there will be a collection box at Skipton or you can send your donations directly their bank account.

B.E.Bosom Friends
Account number: 40263893
Sort Code: 20-15-70

If you would like to join us on the Obitus streaming service here is the link to follow. Simply add the username and password.

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All enquires to

David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby

0734 1959 777

16/05/2025

Christopher Carlisle aged 97 years of Brierfield passed away peacefully at Dove Court Nursing Home Burnley on Saturday 10th of May 2025.

Christopher was the much loved Dad of Laura, James, Mary and the late Patrick. A devoted partner to Marion plus a treasured father in law and Grand Dad.

A funeral service to celebrate Christopher's life will take place at Burnley Crematorium on Friday the 30th May 2025 at 11:30 am

All enquiries to

David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby

0734 1959 777

08/05/2025

Pamelia West 'Pam' passed away suddenly in Airedale General Hospital on Friday 18th April 2025 after a short stay.

Pam aged 78 years from Earby was the loving wife of the late John West, and a devoted and much loved Mum to Stephen and Caroline and the late Andrew.

A service to celebrate Pam's life will take place on Tuesday 20th May 2025 at Skipton Crematorium at 1 pm.

Following the service Pam's family invite you back to the Punchbowl Earby to continue to celebrate her life.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu of flowers are being accepted for Dementia UK and the Airedale Hospital Palliative Care Team.

Pam loved Pink so if any one wants to wear pink in her memory please feel free to do so. ,

All enquires to

David Hartley Family Funeral Service
5 Water Street
Earby

0734 1959 777