Commemorating 125 years of service.
Bradford branch commemorates 125 years service to the community
D Walsh & Son in Bradford recently held a Service of Re-dedication to celebrate the business' 125th anniversary.
The Service was led by Canon James Callaghan who was joined by Reverend Jimmy Hinton and Civil Celebrant, Kevin Mitchell. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Joanne Dodds, and members of the Walsh family were also in attendance.
"Daniel Walsh started the company in 1890 and we wanted to celebrate the 125 year anniversary of the business by rededicating our Chapel of Rest," explained Mark Lee, funeral manager. "The Service was very well attended and a lovely time was had."
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