08/08/2026
Yesterday, we said goodbye to Mick.
And what a testament it was to the man he was.
Around 250 people came together to remember him – family, friends and so many familiar faces from a lifetime spent in and around Longridge. The sheer number of people there spoke volumes about how well known, and how well loved, Mick was.
Throughout the ceremony there were tears, but there was laughter too as we shared stories from across Mick’s life – his family, his years as a plasterer, his adventures at home and abroad, his love of birds and music, and plenty of memories involving his mates, a pint, the bookies and the occasional trip to the casino.
In the days leading up to the funeral, and again yesterday, one description of Mick came up time and time again:
“He was such a lovely man.”
And judging by the number of people who came to say goodbye, it’s clear just how many people thought so.
We said goodbye to Mick with Heroes by David Bowie playing, a fitting final song for a man who meant so much to so many.
It was an honour and real privilege to stand alongside Mick’s family and help them tell his story.
And a special thank you to Tom and the team at William Houghton’s Funeral Directors, and to Zoe and Ben at Preston Crematorium. It takes many people working quietly behind the scenes to make sure everything comes together on such an important day, and it was a pleasure to work alongside you all
Rest peacefully, Mick. You certainly won’t be forgotten.
