Love and Stevens Funeral Directors

Love and Stevens Funeral Directors The only Independent husband and wife funeral directors in Kippax. Our family, caring for yours Direct cremations from £1950

20/04/2026

If you would like to plan your wishes. We have created a tool you can share with family. Let us know your thoughts as we are still developing it.

🌿 In Loving Memory of Harry Stretton 🌿Harry Stretton, of Garforth, passed away on 7th April 2026, aged 82 years.A much l...
17/04/2026

🌿 In Loving Memory of Harry Stretton 🌿

Harry Stretton, of Garforth, passed away on 7th April 2026, aged 82 years.

A much loved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad and a familiar face to many, Harry will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.

A service will take place at:
⛪ St Mary’s Church, Garforth LS25 1NR
📅 Wednesday 6th May 2026
🕛 12:00 noon

Followed by burial at 1:00pm.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and pay their respects.

Don’t feel obliged to wear black-Colourful, bright attire is encouraged to honour Harry’s warm and vibrant personality.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers will be gratefully received for:
❤️ Children’s Heart Foundation, Leeds
❤️ Martin House Children’s Hospice, Boston Spa

All are welcome afterwards at Garforth WMC, Barley Hill Road LS25 1Au for refreshments and to share memories of Harry.

Please reply with a 👍 if you will be attending.

Feel free to also leave messages of support here.

✨ In Loving Memory of Peter Derrick Broadbent ✨Peter Derrick Broadbent, of Allerton Bywater, passed away on 1st April 20...
17/04/2026

✨ In Loving Memory of Peter Derrick Broadbent ✨

Peter Derrick Broadbent, of Allerton Bywater, passed away on 1st April 2026, aged 90 years.

A well-known and popular gentleman within the community, Peter will be remembered with great affection and sadly missed by all who knew him.

Requiem Mass will be held at:
⛪ St Joseph’s Church
📅 Friday 8th May 2026
🕥 10.30am

Followed by burial at:
📍 St Mary’s, Allerton Bywater

Afterwards, all are warmly invited to the Vic Hotel, Allerton Bywater, for refreshments and to share memories of Peter.

✨Funeral Notice – Doreen Rhodes ✨Doreen Rhodes, of Methley, passed away on 6th April 2026, aged 78 years.A dearly loved ...
16/04/2026

✨Funeral Notice – Doreen Rhodes ✨

Doreen Rhodes, of Methley, passed away on 6th April 2026, aged 78 years.

A dearly loved wife to Kevin, much loved mum to April, Cheryl, Stacey and Alison, a cherished grandma and great grandma. Doreen will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all her family and friends.

A funeral service will take place on:
📅 Tuesday 5th May 2026
⛪ St Oswald’s Church, Methley
🕦 11.30am

Followed by the burial in the graveyard.

🌼 All flowers welcome, donations, if desired, may be made in memory of Doreen to Cancer Research Yorkshire.

All are invited to Pinfold WMC Methley after the service.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with all of Doreen’s loved ones at this difficult time.

✨Ann Chew ✨Ann Chew, of Garforth, passed away peacefully on 27th March 2026, aged 83 years.A wonderful lady who brought ...
13/04/2026

✨Ann Chew ✨

Ann Chew, of Garforth, passed away peacefully on 27th March 2026, aged 83 years.

A wonderful lady who brought warmth, laughter and kindness to those around her, Ann will be deeply missed and always remembered with love.

A Service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held on:

📅 Wednesday 22nd April 2026
⛪ St Mary’s Church, Kippax
🕧 12.30pm

Followed by committal at:
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕐 1.40pm

🕊 The committal will be a quieter, more private moment for close family.

After the service, everyone is warmly invited to The White Swan, Kippax to continue sharing memories and celebrating Ann’s life.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers will be gratefully received by St Gemma’s hospice. A donation box will be available at the church or donations can be made by clicking the link below.

🎱 In true Ann fashion, a game of bingo will take place at 4.00pm, with refreshments available — a fitting tribute to her spirit.

All who knew Ann are welcome to leave messages, share memories, or simply take a moment to remember her.

07/04/2026

A few things to consider about direct cremations…

💫 Cost – it’s often chosen as the ‘cheaper option’ but it isn’t always. Compare, do your research and if using a specific company, understand how they operate, what they offer and what they don’t. Often the advertised prices of larger companies can be more expensive than a local independent funeral director. We know ours is less expensive, with a truly personal service.

You know where you’re loved one is resting, who is looking after them, the day and location of the cremation (always within 10 miles of our office, Pontefract, Wakefield very occasionally Lawnswood.

💫 You don’t have to use a big company – your local funeral director can often offer a simple, personal direct cremation too.

💫 if it’s a big company, ASK QUESTIONS - Where will your person be cared for? Who is looking after them, where are they being kept, and how are they being treated?

💫 Will you know when it happens? Some companies don’t tell you the date or time of the cremation, is that something you’re comfortable with?

💫 No fuss doesn’t mean no logistics - There is still organisation and decision-making involved, it’s just different.

💫 You can still have a ceremony - A direct cremation doesn’t mean you can’t gather, honour, and remember, you can hold something before or afterwards, somewhere else. On some occasions even attendance is possible for a short 15 minute service or no service but just a time to say goodbye.

💫 The impact of no ritual - Ceremony and ritual are deeply human and important in processing death, removing that can feel harder for some and more detrimental or challenging than the grief itself.

💫 The power of community - While we all grieve differently, having a moment for people to come together and pay their respects, and support one another can be incredibly powerful.

💫 Grief doesn’t disappear - Choosing no funeral doesn’t remove grief. It still needs space, time and expression.

💫 Is it about avoiding the experience? Sometimes ‘simple’ is actually about avoiding something difficult (trust me, it won’t work)

💫 If this is your wish, have the conversation - Your wishes matter but your people will be the ones left behind. They may still need a moment, a gathering, or a way to say goodbye. Having the conversation now will help in the long term. Consider a pre-payment plan, this locks the cost you pay today in. Even if the time of need is years away, you are covered from the increase in costs over that time.

💫 Express the difference clearly - Wanting a direct cremation is one thing but it’s different from saying ‘no funeral at all’. Be clear about what you do and don’t want. But also understand what they might need.

💫 Talk to the people who will carry it out - Whatever you decide, make sure those who will be organising things after you’re gone understand your wishes.

There’s no right or wrong, we just need to talk ❤️

07/04/2026

Polite notice
For anyone attending the funeral of Les Gummerson at St Mary’s Kippax tomorrow, please refrain from parking at the Methodist church, as there is an event taking place.

Thank you

✨ Funeral Notice – Mary Josephine Carr ✨We regret to announce the passing of Mrs Mary Carr, of Kippax who passed away o...
18/03/2026

✨ Funeral Notice – Mary Josephine Carr ✨

We regret to announce the passing of Mrs Mary Carr, of Kippax who passed away on 9th of March 2026.

Mary will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by Martin, Stewart and Paul and Grandsons Daniel and Adam and all her family and friends.

A Funeral Service will take place on:
📅 Wednesday the 1st of April 2026
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕚 1.00pm

Charity donations in lieu of flowers will be awarded to Macmillan Cancer Support .

All are invited to The White Swan in Kippax after the service.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time.

✨ Funeral Notice – Trevor Senior ✨It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Trevor Senior, of Allerto...
18/03/2026

✨ Funeral Notice – Trevor Senior ✨

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Trevor Senior, of Allerton Bywater, Castleford, who passed away on 24th February 2026, aged 86 years.

Trevor will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all his family and friends.

A Funeral Service will take place on:
📅 Thursday 9th April 2026
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕚 11.00am

Charity donations in lieu of flowers will be awarded to The Prince of Wales hospice, Pontefract.

All are invited to The Kings Croft, Pontefract after the service.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.

✨ Funeral Notice ✨Dorothy DingIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a much-loved lady of Kippax, Doro...
18/03/2026

✨ Funeral Notice ✨

Dorothy Ding

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a much-loved lady of Kippax, Dorothy who passed away suddenly at Moorleigh Care home on 27th February 2026, aged 88 years.

She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

A Funeral Service will take place on:
📅 Wednesday 25th March 2026
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕧 12.20pm

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with her loved ones at this difficult time.

The family would like to thank everyone for their compassion and support.

All are invited after the service to The Podger in Garforth.

All donations in lieu of flowers will be appreciate by Macmillan Cancer Support.

✨ Funeral Notice – Margaret Ann Ridge ✨It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Margaret Ann Ridge,...
12/03/2026

✨ Funeral Notice – Margaret Ann Ridge ✨

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Margaret Ann Ridge, of Kippax, who passed away on 4th March 2026, aged 79 years.

Margaret will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

A Funeral Service and Cremation will take place on:
📅 Thursday 2nd April 2026
📍 Pontefract Crematorium
🕚 11.40am

Family flowers only please.

All are invited after the service to The White Horse at Ledston.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Margaret’s loved ones at this difficult time.

Please feel free to leave messages of support here.

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