Ian went to his first Burnley game with his dad when he was just 14 years old and went on to become a season ticket holder, rarely missing a game throughout the decades.

His love of the Clarets was shared by his family, too. Three years ago, Ian attended a game with his great-grandson, Rory, who was just three months old at the time. It was a special moment, with four generations of the Furber family all having attended the same Burnley game.

During his time at Pendleside Hospice, Ian had one special wish – to be buried wearing a Burnley Football Club shirt.

His family wanted to make that wish extra special. They hoped to find Ian a new Burnley shirt, personalised with ‘Furber’ and his age, 89, on the back.

There was another reason they needed a new shirt too. Ian’s grandson wanted to keep the Burnley top Ian was wearing as a special memory of him.

Ian’s son, Kevin, and nephew, Kirk, mentioned the idea in passing to a member of the Pendleside team. Just a couple of hours later, a brand-new Burnley shirt, personalised with ‘Furber’ and 89 on the back, had been delivered for the family.

Sadly, Ian passed away later that day.

Ian was buried wearing the brand-new shirt, with ‘Furber’ and 89 proudly displayed on the back. His grandson was able to keep the original Burnley shirt Ian had been wearing – a treasured reminder of his grandad and the love they shared for the Clarets.

It was a small request, but one that meant so much to Ian and his family. Pendleside was proud to help make his special wish come true.

Pendleside Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people living with advancing, long-term and life-limiting illnesses across Burnley and Pendle, as well as supporting their families and carers.

The Hospice offers a range of services, including its 10-bed Inpatient Unit, Hospice at Home, Health, Wellbeing and Rehabilitation services, Outpatient care and Family and bereavement support. Whether someone needs specialist symptom management, nursing care, emotional support or simply someone to talk to, Pendleside is here to help.

But hospice care is about more than medical support. It is about understanding each person's individual needs, listening to what matters to them and making sure they and their loved ones feel supported, valued and cared for. Sometimes, that means helping with the little things that make a big difference – creating special memories, fulfilling personal wishes and bringing comfort during difficult times.

All care provided by Pendleside Hospice is free of charge to patients and their families. This is only possible thanks to the generosity of the local community, whose donations, fundraising and volunteering help keep these vital services running.

Ian's story is a wonderful example of what that care means in practice. It shows that sometimes, going the extra mile doesn't have to mean something grand. It can be as simple as a football shirt, a family memory and making sure someone's final wish comes true.