Normington & Sons Ltd

Normington & Sons Ltd We are locally trusted, and we take pride in serving our community. Personal Funeral Services & Monumental Masons Helping Local Families Since 1958

We are a family-run business that provides a 24-hour service and round-the-clock support for those in need of funeral services, funeral plans, and bereavement support.

In loving memory of the late Anne Ryan (Nee Shelton)The funeral will take place on:Friday 29th May 2026At Pontefract Cre...
08/05/2026

In loving memory of the late Anne Ryan (Nee Shelton)
The funeral will take place on:
Friday 29th May 2026
At Pontefract Crematorium
Service commencing at 11.00am

Anne sadly passed away on Saturday 2nd May 2026, aged 75 years at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield surrounded by her loving family, Anne was a resident of Hemsworth in Pontefract.

Anne was a loving Wife to Ken, she was a loving mother to Lee and Julie, she was a loving Nanna to Laura,Lauren,Jess and Josh and a loving Nannie to all her great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

The people who knew Anne are welcome to say their farewells at her funeral service.
Family flowers only please.

Donations in Anne’s memory may be made at the funeral to support the fantastic work of: Yorkshire Air Ambulance.


Refreshments will be served after the funeral service at the Hemsworth West End Club where Anne’s send-off will continue and people are more than welcome to join to share their memories of her. This would be greatly appreciated by the family.

You are welcome to leave words of love and support for her family on this Facebook post and please feel free to share this post far and wide to raise awareness of her sad passing and the details of her funeral service. Any enquiries not detailed above please contact us on 01226 700760.

Rest in peace Anne

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of (Arthur) John Wallace. A much loved father, grandfather, and fri...
06/05/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of (Arthur) John Wallace. A much loved father, grandfather, and friend, John will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The funeral service will take place on Friday 15th May at 2:50 pm at Barnsley Crematorium, Doncaster Road, S71 5EH.
Donations in lieu of flowers are welcome and may be made to the MS Society.
Following the service, the wake will be held at The Woodlands Restaurant, Burntwood Court Hotel, Common Road, Brierley, S72 9ET where everyone is warmly invited to attend and share memories of a truly exceptional gent.

In loving memory of the late Gary William JamesHis funeral will take place on:Friday 22nd May 2026 At Pontefract Cremato...
05/05/2026

In loving memory of the late Gary William James
His funeral will take place on:
Friday 22nd May 2026 At Pontefract Crematorium
Service commencing at 10.20am

Gary sadly passed away on Sunday 26th April 2026, aged 58 years at his home address in South
Hiendley Barnsley Gary was a resident of South Hiendley Barnsley.

Gary was a loving Husband to Karl, he was a loving friend to so many people.
He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

The people who knew Gary are welcome to say their farewells at his funeral service.
Family flowers only please.

Donations in Gary’s memory may be made at the funeral to support the fantastic work of:
Stroke.

Refreshments will be served after the funeral service at the Hodroyd Hall, High Well Hill Lane
South Hiendley S729DQ where Gary’s send-off will continue and people are more than welcome
to join to share their memories of him. This would be greatly appreciated by the family.

You are welcome to leave words of love and support for his family on this Facebook post and
please feel free to share this post far and wide to raise awareness of his sad passing and the details
of his funeral service. Any enquiries not detailed above please contact us on 01226 700760.
Rest in peace Gary.

In loving memory of the late Joseph David Ormond, “Joe.”His funeral will take place on:Thursday 21st May 2026 At Pontefr...
05/05/2026

In loving memory of the late Joseph David Ormond, “Joe.”
His funeral will take place on:
Thursday 21st May 2026 At Pontefract Crematorium
Service commencing at 12.20pm

Joe sadly passed away on Wednesday 29th April 2026, aged 85 years, at Warde Aldam Care Home, South Elmsall. His family were by his side. Joe was a resident of Havercroft, Wakefield.

Joe was a loving husband to the late Val and proud dad and grandad to Michelle and Chloe. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

The people who knew Joe are welcome to say their farewells at his funeral service and are invited to wear football or Leeds United related clothing or accessories, if you wish to.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in Joe’s memory may be made at the funeral to support the fantastic work of The Alzheimer’s Society.

Refreshments will be served after the funeral service at The Libb, Mill Lane, Ryhill, where Joe’s send-off will continue and people are more than welcome to join and share their memories of him. This would be greatly appreciated by the family.

You are welcome to leave words of love and support for his family on this Facebook post and please feel free to share this post far and wide to raise awareness of his sad passing and the details of his funeral service. Any enquiries not detailed above please contact us on 01226 700760

In loving memory of the late Lily EvansHer funeral will take place on:Wednesday 13th May 2026 At Pontefract CrematoriumS...
01/05/2026

In loving memory of the late Lily Evans

Her funeral will take place on:

Wednesday 13th May 2026 At Pontefract Crematorium

Service commencing at 11.00am.



Lily sadly passed away on Wednesday 22nd April 2026, aged 85 years at Pinderfields hospital in Wakefield surrounded by her loving family. Lily was a resident of Fitzwilliam in Pontefract.



Lily was a loving Wife to Derek, she was a loving Mother to David, Joanne & Yvonne. She was a loving Mother-in-Law to Kathy, Phil & Rob. She was also a cherished Grandma & Great Grandma to Gary, Katie, Kerry, Jason, James, Joseph, Isobel, William, Aleana, Oliver, Allister & Rowan.

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



The people who knew Lily are welcome to say their farewells at her funeral service.

Family flowers only please.



Donations in Lily’s memory may be made at the funeral to support the fantastic work of The Prince Of Wales Hospice.





Refreshments will be served after the funeral service at the Kings Croft Hotel, Pontefract where Lily’s send-off will continue and people are more than welcome to join to share their memories of her. This would be greatly appreciated by the family.



You are welcome to leave words of love and support for her family on this Facebook post and please feel free to share this post far and wide to raise awareness of her sad passing and the details of her funeral service. Any enquiries not detailed above please contact us on 01226 700760.



Rest in peace Lily.

In loving memory of the late Malcolm JohnsonHis funeral will take place on:Wednesday 20th May 2026 at Pontefract Cremato...
01/05/2026

In loving memory of the late Malcolm Johnson
His funeral will take place on:
Wednesday 20th May 2026 at Pontefract Crematorium, service commencing at 1:40pm

Malcolm sadly passed away on Sunday 26th April 2026, aged 80 years at his home address surrounded by his loving family. Malcolm was a resident of Kinsley/Fitzwilliam Pontefract.

Malcolm was a loving Husband to his late wife Linda, he was a loving Dad to Steven Johnson, Martin Johnson and Richard Johnson. He was the proudest Grandad in the world to Jessy Johnson and Tylah Johnson, and even prouder of his great-grandchildren, Francesca Sharp, Phoenix Johnson and Pixie Heatley.
He was a beloved friend to everyone who knew him.
He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

The people who knew Malcolm are welcome to say their farewells at his funeral service.

Donations in Malcolm’s memory may be made at the funeral to support: Hemsworth Dragons rugby club at the Ping.

Refreshments will be served after the funeral service at Kinsley Coronation working men’s club (Ping) where Malcolm’s send-off will continue and people are more than welcome to join the family and share their memories of him. This would be greatly appreciated by the family.

You are welcome to leave words of love and support for his family on this Facebook post and
please feel free to share this post far and wide to raise awareness of his sad passing and the details
of his funeral service. Any enquiries not detailed above please contact us on 01226 700760.

Rest in peace Malcolm

In loving memory of the late Neil Edmund DaviesHis funeral will take place on:Monday 18th May 2026 Pontefract Crematori...
27/04/2026

In loving memory of the late Neil Edmund Davies
His funeral will take place on:
Monday 18th May 2026 Pontefract Crematorium
Service commencing at 12.20pm

Neil sadly passed away on Monday 13th April 2026, aged 70 years at his home address surrounded
by his loving family. Neil was a resident of Hemsworth Pontefract.

Neil was a loving Husband to Sue, he was a loving Dad to Steph and Chris and the proudest GanGan in the world to Hallie.
He was a son-in law, a brother, a brother-in-law, an uncle, and a friend to everyone who knew him.
He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

The people who knew Neil are welcome to say their farewells at his funeral service.
Family flowers only please.

Donations in Neil’s memory may be made at the funeral to support the fantastic work of:
Yorkshire Air Ambulance who attended and could not have done more for him.
Refreshments will be served after the funeral service at Bar 1988, Hemsworth Water Park where Neil’s send-off will continue and people are more than welcome to join the family and share their
memories of him. This would be greatly appreciated by the family.

You are welcome to leave words of love and support for his family on this Facebook post and
please feel free to share this post far and wide to raise awareness of his sad passing and the details
of his funeral service. Any enquiries not detailed above please contact us on 01226 700760.

Rest in peace Neil

In loving memory of the late Sarah Catherine OseltonHer funeral will take place on:Monday 27th April 2026 At St James th...
14/04/2026

In loving memory of the late Sarah Catherine Oselton
Her funeral will take place on:
Monday 27th April 2026 At St James the Great Church Ryhill
Service commencing at 10.45am.
Following to Burial at Ryhill Cemetery. 11.30am

Sarah sadly passed away on Tuesday 7th April 2026, aged 62 years at the Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract, surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was a resident of South Hiendley in Barnsley.
Sarah was a loving Wife to Brian Oselton, she was a loving Mother to Tristan Oselton and Rolo Oselton, and a loving Grandma to Arthur James Oselton and Oakley Oselton.
She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.
The people who knew Sarah are welcome to say their farewells at her funeral service.
Single rose only please.

Donations in Sarah’s memory may be made at the funeral to support the fantastic work of Spaniel Aid.
Refreshments will be served after the funeral service at the Silvertini House Waterton golf club Sarah’s send-off will continue and people are more than welcome to join to share their memories of her. This would be greatly appreciated by the family.

You are welcome to leave words of love and support for her family on this Facebook post and please feel free to share this post far and wide to raise awareness of her sad passing and the details of her funeral service. Any enquiries not detailed above please contact us on 01226 700760.

Rest in peace Sarah.

In loving memory of the late Glen AldersonThe funeral will take place on:Friday 10th April 2026At Pontefract Crematorium...
27/03/2026

In loving memory of the late Glen Alderson
The funeral will take place on:
Friday 10th April 2026
At Pontefract Crematorium
Service commencing at 12.20pm

Glen sadly passed away on Thursday 12th March 2026, aged 59 years at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield surrounded by his loving family. Glen was a resident of Hemsworth in Pontefract.

Glen was a loving partner to Cathy, he was a loving father to Glen and Georgia and stepfather to Jennifer and Jessica, he was a doting grandad to Alesha, Ashton, Allie and Lottie. He was a beloved son to Rita and Dennis and brother to Vaughan, Lisa and Fiona.
He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

The people who knew Glen are welcome to say their farewells at his funeral service.
Family flowers only please.

Donations in Glen’s memory may be made at the funeral to support the fantastic work of the burns unit at Pinderfields hospital.

Family will gather at The Catchpenny in Fitzwilliam to raise a toast in memory of Glen, and people are more than welcome to join to share their memories of him. This would be greatly appreciated by the family.

You are welcome to leave words of love and support for his family on this Facebook post and please feel free to share this post far and wide to raise awareness of his sad passing and the details of his funeral service. Any enquiries not detailed above please contact us on 01226 700760.

Rest in peace Glen

In loving memory of the late Mark Ronald Jesse MillerThe funeral will take place on:Thursday 9th April 2026 at Barnsley ...
25/03/2026

In loving memory of the late Mark Ronald Jesse Miller

The funeral will take place on:
Thursday 9th April 2026 at Barnsley Crematorium.
Service commencing at 1:30pm

Mark sadly passed away after a short illness on Tuesday 17th March 2026, aged 76 years, at his home in Royston, Barnsley, surrounded by his family. Mark was a loving husband to Marie and a devoted father to Joanne, Gareth and Leanne, as well as a much-loved grandad to Chloe, Liam, Connor, Heath, Jacob and Erin and great-grandad to Lilly and Jenson.

He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
All who knew Mark are welcome to attend and pay their respects at his funeral service.

Family flowers only, please.

Refreshments will be served after the service at The Pockets, Victoria Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4PX, where Mark’s send-off will continue. Everyone is warmly welcome to join and share their memories of him; this would be greatly appreciated by the family.

You are welcome to leave words of love and support for his family on this Facebook post, and please feel free to share to help inform others of his passing and funeral arrangements. Any enquiries not detailed above, please contact 01226 700760.

Rest in peace, Mark

Job Vacancy: Funeral Service Operative***Previous experience is essential. ***We are seeking a compassionate and dedicat...
19/03/2026

Job Vacancy: Funeral Service Operative

***Previous experience is essential. ***

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Funeral Service Operative to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of empathy and be committed to providing an excellent service to grieving families.

Salary: £24,932.20 per annum (Approx. – Based on the applicant being over the age of 21 years) – This is made up of a basic salary of £23,132.20 plus an on-call retainer of £1,800 per annum)

This a permanent, full-time vacancy (subject to the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period).

Location: The Newstead Chapel of Rest, Newstead Lane, Havercroft, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2HW

Working pattern: Normal working hours are Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 4.00pm with the flexibility to work variable hours as required to support the business.

** This may include evenings, weekends and working on public bank holidays. **

Requirement to take part in the on-call rota (1 week in 3 – *subject to change*)

A full clean driving licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities (Will include but not limited to)
• Provide dignified and professional care for the deceased.
• Support Funeral Directors in delivering seamless customer service and the successful funeral service.
• Drive and operate specialist vehicles (including hearses, limousines and private ambulances).
• Maintaining high standards of presentation for vehicles and facilities and ensuring they are well-maintained.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (including nights/weekends) to support families - providing out-of-hours support, including dignified collection and transfer of the deceased into our care.
• Transport the deceased into our care from the place of death — including private homes, hospitals, hospices, or public spaces — under varying circumstances.
• Prepare the deceased (washing, dressing, presentation) in accordance with family, religious, or cultural wishes.
• Support with chapel visits and interactions with families in a calm and respectful manner.
• Carry out all duties involving the deceased with the utmost care and professionalism.
• Ensure all legal documentation and paperwork is completed accurately following the company guidelines and procedures.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to normingtonandsons@gmail.com

**Please note any private messages through Facebook won’t be actioned.**

Address

Newstead Lane, Havercroft, Havercroft
Wakefield
WF42HW

Telephone

+441226700760

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