The name Helliwell has been synonymous with funeral Helliwells originally were textile manufacturers but in the 1920's branched out into motor coaches and taxis, while Joseph Helliwell, the son of Young, commenced as a Funeral Director working from the front room of a house in Dover street, Nelson. Then as business increased moved to premises in Bradley Fold, off Bradley Road, Nelson. Also early in 1964, William Robert (Bob) Stott, a well-known and respected businessman who founded a joinery business which became the nationally known firm of Stotts Shopfitters. He had also had connections with undertaking all his working life.