T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors

10/05/2026

08/05/2026

Meet the team.

Martin Coyne, former languages teacher at Holmfirth High School, is one of our wonderful bearer drivers.
He is an accomplished banjo and ukelele player and you may spot him at The Festival of Folk in Holmfirth this weekend. 🪕

If you see him, make sure you say 'bonjour'!

Thank you Martin for your commitment and hard work.

29/04/2026

Our Funeral Director, Robert, is at The Kingsgate Shopping Centre this afternoon. He will be happy to help with any advice regarding funerals, memorials and funeral plans. Pop by and say hello.

20/04/2026

We are at The Kingsgate Centre in Huddersfield this week to answer all of your questions about pre-paid funeral plans. Please stop and speak to our staff, who will be able to help with all aspects of funeral planning and memorials etc.

07/04/2026

We've had some great entries for our Easter egg colouring competition. The winner will be announced at school on Monday morning. Thank you to the staff at Netherton Junior school and to our funeral plan consultant Chelsea for organising. Good luck to everyone who entered.

06/04/2026

We hope you all had a pleasant Easter weekend. Our offices on Woodhead Road in Holmfirth and Manchester Road in Deepcar are open until 5pm today.
Our office on Meltham Road in Netherton will be open until 1pm.

05/04/2026

Easter can be a comforting time for some, and a painful reminder of loss for others. If you’re finding this season difficult, you’re not alone. 💜

Here are a few gentle ways to take care of yourself this Easter:
• Allow yourself to feel whatever comes up - there’s no right or wrong way to grieve.
• Mark the moment in your own way, whether that’s lighting a candle, visiting a special place, or quietly remembering.
• Take things at your own pace - it’s okay to change traditions or step back if you need to.
• Reach out for support if it feels helpful.

If you’d like to speak to someone outside your immediate circle, these organisations offer trusted support:
👉 Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/
👉 Cruse Bereavement Support: https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/

From all of us at Dignity Funerals, we’re thinking of everyone in our community this Easter.

05/04/2026

Our offices in Holmfirth, Netherton and Deepcar are open by appointment only today, but we are here throughout the Easter period if you need us.
You can contact us at any time of day or night on the number below to be connected to our duty funeral director, Robert.

📞 01484 683332

Easter Monday opening times;

Woodhead Road, Holmfirth 9-5
Meltham Road, Netherton 9-1
Manchester Road, Deepcar 9-5

Wishing our community a peaceful Easter.

03/04/2026

Easter can feel especially tender for those missing someone they love.
Please know we’re thinking of you this weekend. 💜

We’re here throughout the Easter period.

Good Friday - 9am- 5pm
Saturday - By appointment only
Sunday - By appointment only
Easter Monday - 9am - 5pm

Wishing our community a peaceful Easter.

24/03/2026

The family have asked us to share this notice and invite anyone who knew Simon to come and pay their respects at his funeral.

Mr Simon Cockayne sadly passed away on Sunday, 1st March 2026. Details of the funeral date and arrangements are available here on their Funeral Notice page.