Arthur Bell Funeral Directors

02/06/2026

Alan Morris
21st December 1947 – 15th May 2026

On May 15th after a short illness, aged 78 years. Alan of Stanley the beloved son of the late Emma, brother of the late Margaret, also an uncle and dear cousin.

The funeral service will take place 10.45am Tuesday June 9th at St Peters Church, Stanley followed by interment at Stanley Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be left for St Peters Church funds for which a box will be provided at the service.

Any enquiries to Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281.

20/05/2026

Joan Smith
6th August 1943 – 11th May 2026

Joan passed away peacefully after a short illness aged 82 years on May 11th. Beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mum of Paul. Ian and Mark, a loving mother in law and much loved grandma to Holly, Peter and Kinley.
The funeral service to celebrate Joan’s life will take place Friday 5th June at Wakefield Crematorium at 12.40pm. Any donations in lieu of flowers would be gratefully received for Wakefield Hospice, a box will be provided at the service.

Any enquiries please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281

16/05/2026

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Wakefield

14/05/2026

John William McManus
20th August 1935 – 5th May 2026

John passed away on May 5th in Pinderfields Hospital aged 90 years. Late of Stanley, John was the beloved wife of the late Ruth and loving father to Stephen, Peter and Jacqueline also a much loved grandad of Paul, Katie, Helen and Jenny and great grandad to Oliver, Harry, Mollie and Lottie.

All are welcome to attend a funeral service to celebrate John’s life on Wednesday May 20th at 12.40pm at Wakefield Crematorium. Any donations in memory of John will be forwarded to the Wakefield Hospice, a box will be provided at the service.

Any enquiries please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281

06/05/2026

Dora Inman
30th December 1943 – 16th April 2026

Any enquiries please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281

01/05/2026

24/03/2026

Norma Matthews
18th May 1933 – 16th March 2026

Norma of Stanley, passed away peacefully on 16th March. Beloved wife to the late Percy, mum, grandma, great grandma, great great grandma and a dear friend to many.
The service to celebrate Norma’s life will take place on Tuesday 7th April, at Arthur Bell Private Chapel of Rest, 1.30pm followed by a burial in Stanley Cemetery. All are welcome at the Wheatsheaf pub after the service.

Any enquiries please contact Arthur Bell Funeral Directors on 01924 822281

16/03/2026

As part of Mother’s Day Light a Candle, we’ve shared virtual memorial candles to help honour the memories of your loved ones. Here are the remaining memorial candles that were submitted.

Thank you to everyone who created a memorial candle.

15/03/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who has submitted a remembrance candle so far. Our candle initiative will come to an end today (Sunday 15 March).

Candles submitted before 5pm today will be shared on our page on Monday 16 March.

https://gbnf.online/300497

13/03/2026

Here are some more memorial candles. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/300497