D Walsh & Son Funeral Directors
369 Idle Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 2AH
D Walsh & Son Funeral Directors
Funeral directors on Idle Road and Manchester Road, caring for families across Bradford for more than 135 years.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
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Trusted by families across Bradford
Rated 4.8 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Very nice, warm-hearted staff. Helpful.
baiba ignatjeva, 4 November 2026
Rated 1 / 5
Unfortunately, our experience with this funeral directors was extremely disappointing. At a time when our family was grieving the loss of our loved one, we expected compassion, understanding, professionalism and the highest level of care. Sadly, we did not feel that this was what we received.
We were particularly upset by the way our family was treated and spoken to throughout the process. When you lose someone you love, the last thing you need is to feel uncomfortable, unsupported or unhappy with the people entrusted to look after them. We expected kindness, sensitivity and respect, but unfortunately, that was not our experience.
We also found ourselves having to chase for information and updates, which added unnecessary stress to an already heartbreaking time. We felt that communication and support were lacking when we should have been able to trust the funeral directors to guide us through the process and keep us informed.
The most upsetting part is that we did not feel our loved one was receiving the level of care and attention he deserved, and we were deeply disappointed with the lack of consideration we felt was shown towards both him and his family.
Ultimately, we made the difficult decision to move our loved one to a different funeral directors because we felt this was what needed to happen for him to receive the care, dignity and respect he deserved. No family should have to make that decision during an already devastating time, but we felt it was the right thing to do for our loved one.
Entrusting someone with the care of a loved one is an enormous responsibility, and families should be able to feel confident that their loved one is in safe, respectful and compassionate hands. We unfortunately did not have that confidence, and the experience left us feeling let down, upset and disappointed.
Losing someone is heartbreaking enough without having to chase for updates, worry about their care or feel unhappy with how your family is being treated. We expected support and reassurance during one of the hardest times of our lives, and sadly, we did not receive the experience we had hoped for.
We would not recommend this funeral directors based on our experience. Every loved one deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect, and every grieving family deserves to be treated with kindness and understanding. We only wish we had received that level of care from the beginning.
Shannon Smith, 29 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
We were very happy with the service from D. Walsh. They were professional, supportive and communication was very good and appropriate. Thank you so much for looking after our mum so well. We would definitely recommend their services, thank you
Diane Watherston, 11 October 2026
D Walsh & Son
D. Walsh & Son Funeral Directors has been supporting families across Bradford since 1890. Founded by Daniel Walsh, we have spent more than 135 years helping generations of local families through difficult times, building a trusted reputation for compassionate care, personal service and funeral expertise.
You can find us across Bradford, with funeral homes on Idle Road and Manchester Road. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you – whether that's traditional, alternative, or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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