Dickie Bird funeral: Photos of Yorkshire umpire legend’s funeral as hundreds of mourners attended

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Published 19th Oct 2025, 16:59 GMT

Dickie Bird’s funeral took place at St Mary’s Church in Barnsley and hundreds of people attended - here are the photos from the service.

Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird died in September at the age of 92 and during his life he left a mark within the sports world.

His funeral was held at 2pm on Sunday, October 19, 2025, and was followed by a private family committal.

The legendary former umpire worked for Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

The coffin being carried into the church for the funeral. Photo: James Hardisty

Geoffrey Boycott speaks at the funeral service. Photo: Nick Potts / PA Wire

Reverend Phil Maries leads the funeral service. Photo: Nick Potts / PA Wire

Mourners follow behind pall bearers carrying the coffin. Photo: Danny Lawson / PA Wire

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