W Simpson & Son

30/01/2026

This job, one never for the faint hearted.
It’s tough, it’s tiring it’s not one you can switch off at 5pm and forget about.
It’s a 24/7 365 dedication to helping people through the worst possible moments of their lives.

We get asked, ‘how do you do it?…How can you do it?’

It’s true. It’s hard, at times stressful and extremely emotionally heavy.
Despite this, the honour and the privilege we all take every day for families who trust us makes it all worth while.
It outweighs everything.
We are guardians of the most treasured thing you can have in life… love.
And love always comes first.

A couple of months ago, I looked after a very special friend to me and my family , the kindest, most wonderfully full of life soul you could wish to meet.
His passing hit all of us so hard, a reminder of how unfair life can be to those who truly do not deserve it.

One of his last wishes, was for me to promise l would be the one to drive him on his final journey and more importantly look after his beautiful family in every way possible.
I kept that promise to him.

Today, despite huge grief, his family found the time to come to see me with a gift I will treasure forever.
One I will wear with pride, carrying the hearts of my friend and his family wherever I go.
Our job is hard, but what a job we have.
One thing death can never take is love.
An honour, a privilege, never a chore, a family looking after a family. Always ♥️

28/01/2026

We are pleased to announce a new partnership delivering pre paid funeral plans with
Ecclesiastical Funeral Planning Services.

As an FCA authorised seller, we are now offering bespoke, committed and fully regulated pre planned funeral options for our families.
Whilst fully committing to all new FCA guidelines and regulations, plans can cover anything from Direct Cremations to Traditional Funeral Services.
Payable by both lump sum options and instalments, tailored to your needs.

Please call the office for more information.

0114 2723928

Please note any funeral plans taken out with other providers with us as the named funeral director are still live and guaranteed.

Any new plans taken out will now be provided by Ecclesiastical Funeral Planning Services.

13/01/2026

A heart warming write up from on our beloved building and family business.
My Great Grandfather set out in 1919 to care for the people of his city. Here in 2026 we are still carrying that torch for him.
We cannot be more proud of everything, William and later Stan did for the people of Sheffield. Everyday we carry them in our hearts and continue to do what we do best, caring for the best.
Thank you Heritage Sheffield for sharing our story.
♥️

22/12/2025

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Anyone struggling to buy a Christmas dinner, please come to Sheffield Trades & Labour Club, as we have 10 of these to give away, no judgement, no shame. If you’re not struggling but know someone who is, please let us know, can deliver locally for free. Merry Christmas everyone.

22/12/2025

As another year closes, our thoughts are with all the families we have cared for and particularly those families we are caring for at the moment, over this festive period.
Grief and loss is terribly hard at any time, but this time of year is especially difficult and poignant for many of us.

Our chapels of rest & office will close on Christmas Eve at 12pm and remain closed until Monday 29th December at 9am.
Our staff remain on call 24 hours during this period - 0114 2723928

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the wonderful gifts, cards and kind words we have received from all of you.
We care for the very best ❤️

As always, thank you all for trusting us when you need us.

All our love to each & every one of you
Tony, Natalie, Tracy, Lisa, Ian & all the staff
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12/12/2025

03/12/2025

130 beautiful souls coming together as one to celebrate and remember our loved ones.

A truly heartwarming and wonderful night.

Special thanks to Tracy, Lisa and Ian my wonderful colleagues for your help and support.
Reverend David Goddard, Reverend Stephanie Goddard, Stephen Shepherd, Fiona Smith and Reverend Christine Madden for your time and your comforting words.

Thank you to all at Victoria Methodist Church for accommodating us and Hope Chest Deli for the refreshments.

And thank you to every single one of you who came out tonight.

We will see you next year ✨🕊️🎄

With love & thanks always

Natalie x ♥️

03/12/2025

Full of lights and ready for your Christmas tributes ✨

We are delighted to announce that the memorial tree is up for 2025
Following the wonderful response last year and previous years, we have bought a bigger tree for all the lovely tributes.
As always, our first one is Stan Simpson a loving father , grandfather and funeral director who dedicated his life to helping others.

As usual, there are tribute tags in our reception for you all to personally add your tributes. Alternatively please comment on this post with your message and we will add the tribute on your behalf.

Thank you 🎄✨🕊️

02/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/