Turners Funeral Service

15/10/2026

Wave of Light ✨

As Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026 draws to a close, we will be taking part in the 'Wave of Light' this evening by lighting a candle in memory of all of the babies and young children who have sadly left us. The candle will remain lit throughout the night in our chapel of rest as a beacon of remembrance.
If you would like to take part, please light a candle at home at 7pm this evening and add a photo to the comments section ❤️

12/10/2026

If our lost loved ones could send us a message, we'd like to think it would sound a little like this... 🕊️

12/10/2026

SPONSOR A POPPY 2026 ❤️

Lamp post poppy decorations will once again be placed throughout Conisbrough village.
If you would like to sponsor/dedicate a poppy in memory of a loved one, please feel free to pop into our office on Wembley Avenue where we can help you.
Sponsorship per poppy is £5.00 and all monies raised will go towards the RBL Poppy Appeal and improvements to Conisbrough Coronation Park.

09/10/2026

The team at Andrew Grey Funeral Directors were proud to welcome more than 55 people to our Macmillan Coffee Morning at The Burn Inn, Houghton-le-Spring, raising an incredible £750 for Macmillan Cancer Support through coffee, cakes, raffles and community spirit.

For the team, the most rewarding aspect was seeing so many people come together for a worthy cause, while giving something back to a charity that means so much to many of the families they support.

A big thank you to everyone who attended, donated and supported the event.

09/10/2026

Baby Loss Awareness Week
9th-15th October 2026

Sadly, many families all over the world are faced with the unfathomable loss of a baby or young child.
Baby Loss Awareness Week looks to provide support, guidance and comfort at a time when you can feel utterly lost and alone.
We are proud to support this important cause 🩷💙

We have tagged two well known charities to the top of this post: Tommy's and Sands-baby loss charity. Should you or someone you know need help, please click to their page for further information

08/10/2026

We were privileged last night to be invited to Denaby Main U9 RED for the unveiling of this season's kit which we are proud to sponsor.
Leanne was pleased to accept a framed shirt, kindly presented by the team, which is now hanging proudly in our Conisbrough office.
We hope you have a great season lads! ⚽

08/10/2026

Celebrating Jack's 90th Birthday & Retirement

Earlier this month, on 2nd October, Jack celebrated his 90th birthday, marking an incredible milestone in what has been a truly remarkable life and career.

After an astonishing 68 years in the funeral profession, beginning in 1958 and joining the Walker & Morrell family in 2002, Jack has now retired. Throughout his career, he has supported countless families with compassion, professionalism and kindness, making a lasting difference to the communities he served.

We would all like to thank Jack for his years of dedicated service, friendship and commitment. His contribution to both the profession and local communities has been invaluable, and his presence will be greatly missed.

08/10/2026

07/10/2026

Choice Nominated for Best Funeral Plan Provider 2026!

🏆We are delighted to be nominated for Best Funeral Plan Provider in the 2026 Personal Finance Awards.

If Choice Funeral Plans has helped you plan ahead with confidence, we would be very grateful for your support in voting for Choice in these awards, simply vote by clicking on the link below

Vote here: https://www.themoneypages.com/vote-for-choice-funeral-plans/

Voting closes on 2nd November 2026. Thank you so much for being part of our journey.



Turners Funeral Service is a trading name of Funeral Partners Limited. Funeral Partners Limited is an appointed representative of Alternative Planning Company Limited (APCL). APCL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with firm reference number 965282. Choice Funeral Plans are provided by APCL.

07/10/2026

For those who have experienced grief, the emotion can be confusing and difficult to adjust to.
We hope that the following words might bring some comfort in helping to think of grief in a different way 💖

06/10/2026

Frank Dooley & Son Funeral Directors were delighted to host a Breast Cancer Now Afternoon Tea on Sunday 13 September 2026, bringing members of the local community together in support of a cause close to many hearts.

Organised by Fiona Holding (formerly Fiona Dooley), the event featured live entertainment and Reiki sessions kindly provided by Kathryn Teale, creating a welcoming and enjoyable afternoon for all.

Thanks to the generosity of our attendees and supporters, approximately £700 was raised for Breast Cancer Now.

Thank you to everyone who joined the team and helped make the event such a success.

06/10/2026

Struggling with a recent bereavement? Don't know where to turn?

Tracy from Found My Niche CIC and the Life After Loss Grief Cafe will be available at Harrogate Court in Denaby Main for some drop-in support sessions to assist and guide with any difficulties you might be facing as a result of bereavement.

The upcoming sessions are:
Tuesday 6th October 2026 10.00am-12.00pm
Thursday 8th October 2026 10.00am - 12.00pm
Tuesday 13th October 2026 10.00am - 12.00pm

You don't have to struggle in silence and you're not alone ❤️

01/10/2026

Congratulations to Molly Dowling, Funeral Director at Douglas Mercer & Son Funeral Directors, on achieving her NAFD Higher Diploma in Funeral Directing.

Molly is pictured with Richard Van Nes, Director of Central Operations at Funeral Partners, at the recent NAFD Conference, where her achievement was recognised.

The Higher Diploma represents a significant commitment to professional development and excellence in funeral service. Well done, Molly, on this fantastic accomplishment and dedication to supporting families with the highest standards of care.

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21/09/2026

Our team at Howard’s Funeral Directors in Southport and Ainsdale ran a fundraising car wash to support Queenscourt Hospice.

The event brought together colleagues, family, friends and local supporters, all helping to raise funds for a hospice that provides invaluable care and support to people living with serious illnesses across West Lancashire, Southport and Formby.

The team worked incredibly hard the entire day and managed to raise an impressive £626.94 for the hospice.

Thank everyone who attended, donated and helped make the event a success. Your generosity will help Queenscourt Hospice continue providing compassionate care to those who need it most.

17/09/2026

Bill and Toni from Bexley and Dartford Funeral Service recently took part in the Hunt the Bears trail across Dartford and Bluewater, enjoying the incredible creativity on display from local artists, schools and community groups.

They also visited ellenor Hospice to donate prizes for their bingo evenings and were given a tour of the hospice. It was an inspiring visit, offering a valuable insight into the compassionate care and support the team provides to local families.

A big thank you to everyone at ellenor for the warm welcome and the amazing work you do

28/08/2026

James D***s Funeral Service is celebrating their 65th anniversary this year. They are proud to continue to provide the highest levels of care to families and service to their community, maintaining the reputation we have helped to build up over the years and for many more to come.

26/08/2026

A lovely review was recently left for Bev, Nicki and the team at Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham.

A heartfelt thank you to the team for going above and beyond and showing such dedication and compassion, helping to make a difficult time a little easier for the family.

24/08/2026

We're delighted to congratulate Louise Jarrett, Funeral Director at Woking Funeral Service, on successfully completing her Funeral Director Level 3 Apprenticeship with Distinction.

Achieving the highest possible grade is a testament to Louise's hard work, dedication and commitment to providing exceptional care and support to the families she serves.

This fantastic achievement reflects both Louise's professionalism and her passion for continuous learning and development within the funeral profession.

Congratulations, Louise, on this well-deserved success. 👏

21/08/2026

We're delighted to share that Sacred Heart Church, Kilburn, received funding through Cycle one of the John Nodes Funeral Service Community Fund to support their fantastic foodbank project.

The cheque was presented during Sunday Mass in front of the congregation, providing a wonderful opportunity to recognise the vital work the church and its volunteers do to support local individuals and families.

We're proud to support initiatives that make a real difference in their communities and would like to thank everyone at Sacred Heart Church for their ongoing dedication and commitment.

Applications for our final Community Fund cycle have now closed, and we'll be announcing the successful recipients soon, so keep an eye on our page for updates.