B & W Funerals

B & W Funerals B & W Funerals is a independent funeral firm, based in Ingleton. Owned and operated by James Macdonald and Tara Wilson.

Serving the families of North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria for more than 35 years.

13/07/2026

Sad news to share…..

MAURICIA ANN ALDRED

Of Ingleton, passed away peacefully in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on Friday 3rd July 2026, aged 83 years.

Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Mindy (Melinda) special grandma of Rhiain, a dear mother-in-law to Hugh and a good friend to all who knew her.

Mauricia will be sadly missed by all her loving family, relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday 30th July at St Mary’s Church, Ingleton at 11.30am, preceded by interment at Ingleton Cemetery at 11am.

Refreshments will be served at the church following the service.

Family flowers 🌷 only please, donations if desired are for St John’s Hospice which may be left at the service or sent directly to:

Brown & Whittaker Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX Tel: 015242 41293 [email protected]

08/07/2026

Sad news to share….

MARGARET ELLEN MARSDEN

Of Ingleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Brant Howe Care Home, Kirkby Lonsdale, on Monday 6th July 2026, aged 94 years.

Wife of the late Duncan, much loved mum of Margaret, Susan & Lesley, special grandma and great grandma, a dear sister, aunt, mother-in-law and a good friend to all who knew her.

Margaret will be sadly missed by all her loving family, relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at Skipton Crematorium on Thursday 23rd July at 12noon.

Family flowers 🌷 only please, donations if desired are for Ingleton & Thornton Older Peoples Welfare which may be left at the service or sent directly to:

Brown & Whittaker Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX
Tel: 015242 41293 [email protected]

26/06/2026

Sad news to share…..

ALAN COATES

of Bentham, passed away peacefully in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on Sunday 21st June 2026, aged 79 years.

Beloved husband of Audrey, much loved dad of Esther, Richard and Robert, special grandad to Stanley & Henry, a dear brother of Eric, father-in-law to Kevin & Saffi and a good friend to all who knew him. Former butcher and councillor in Bentham.

Alan will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives and friends.

Funeral Service & Committal will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Tuesday 14th July at 11am.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations if desired are for North West Air Ambulance and these may be left at the service or sent directly to:

Brown & Whittaker Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth,
LA6 3FX. 015242 41293 [email protected].

24/06/2026

Sad news to share……

RAYMOND JENNINGS MURRAY

Razz of Bentham, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday 21st June 2026, aged 76 years.

Beloved husband of Sandra, much loved dad of Alison, Sarah & Richard, special grandad to Heidi & Rory, a dear brother, uncle, father-in-law and a good friend to all who knew him.

Razz will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service & Committal will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Thursday 16th July at 11am.

Refreshments will be served at Bentham Golf Club after the service & all are welcome.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations if desired are for St John’s Hospice and Parkinsons UK and these may be left at the service or sent directly to:

Brown & Whittaker Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth,
LA6 3FX. 015242 41293 [email protected].

16/06/2026

Sad news to share….

CARL EDWARD TAYLOR


Of Longlands Farm, Low Bentham, died peacefully in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on Friday 5th June 2026, aged 79 years.

Dearly loved brother of the late Alan (Flash), special cousin and friend to many.

Carl will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives & friends.

Funeral Service will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lowgill on Monday 22nd June at 11.30am, followed by interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations if desired are for the Dialysis Unit at Westmorland General Hospital which may be left at the service or sent directly to:

Brown & Whittaker Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX Tel: 015242 41293 [email protected]

❤️
15/06/2026

❤️

12/06/2026

Sad news to share…..

ROBERT JAMES SMITH

Bob of Wray, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday 5th June 2026, aged 87 years.

Beloved husband of Rita, much loved dad of Karen & Steven, special grandad of Charlotte, Sophie and Amy, great grandad of Orson, also remembered by Thomas & his family, a dear uncle, father-in-law and a good friend to all who knew him.

Bob will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives and many friends.

A private cremation will take place.

Brown & Whittaker Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX Tel: 015242 41293 [email protected]

11/06/2026

Sad news to share…..

JOHN STEPHEN SEDGWICK

Of Staggarth, Bentham, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday 8th June 2026, aged 91 years.

Beloved husband of Val, much loved dad of Andrew and the late Ian, father-in-law to Gowan & Carol, special grandad and great grandad, uncle, great uncle, cousin and a good friend to all who knew him.

John will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives and many friends within the farming community.

Funeral Service will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 11am. Refreshments will be served at Bentham Golf Club following the service.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired are for Bentham Playing Fields and Farming Community Network (Local) which may be left at the service or sent directly to:

Brown & Whittaker Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX Tel: 015242 41293 [email protected]

05/06/2026

Sad news to share…..

PENNY BRUCE (Née Thompson)

Of Ingleton, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on Thursday 4th June 2026, aged 75 years.

Much loved mum of William, Felicity & Paul, special grandmother to Lochlan, Thomas & Agnes, sister to Harvey, auntie to Matthew and the late Sarah, mother-in-law to Nigel, Yolande & Suzanne, ex-partner of Graham and a good friend to all who knew her.

Penny will be sadly missed by all her loving family, relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service will be held at Lancaster & Morecambe Crematorium on Friday 19th June at 12.30pm.

Refreshments will be served at The Marton Arms following the service and all are welcome.

Family flowers 🌺 only please, donations if desired are for Bentham & District Pet Rescue which may be left at the service or sent directly to:

Brown & Whittaker Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX

Tel: 015242 41293 [email protected]

Address

6 Chapel Lane, Via Carnforth
Ingleton
LA63FX

Telephone

+441524241293

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when B & W Funerals posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category