Current Funerals

These are the current funerals that we are arranging. Click on a name to see the funeral arrangements.

BETTIS, Godfrey Charles

Of Matlock. On 2nd September 2026, aged 87 years. Godfrey will be missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Tuesday 29th September at 4.00pm. Donations in lieu of flowers are being received for Long Meadow Residents Fund. These may be given at the funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to 'Jepson Funerals Ltd' may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.

YORKE, Ursula Mary.

Of Matlock. On 22nd August 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Terry and a much-loved mum to Steve, Ruth and Jeremy, Grazza and great grandma. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Ursula’s Funeral Service will be held at All Saint’s Church, Matlock Bank, on Tuesday 29th September at 11.00am prior to private family interment. Donations in her memory will benefit The British Heart Foundation. These may be given at her funeral: online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.

COOPER, Avril

On 18th August 2026 at her home in Matlock, aged 90 years. Wife of the late David and a much loved mum and grandma who will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Avril's Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Thursday 24th September at 3.00pm. Donations in Avril's memory will benefit Ashgate Hospice where she volunteered. These may be given at her funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place. Matlock. DE4 3BU.

TWYFORD, Roderick Nigel

sadly passed away on 24 August 2026, aged 84 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all his family. Funeral service to take place at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Monday 21 September at 3:00pm. Donations if desired can be made to Cancer Research UK at www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk. Enquiries to Greatorex Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.

SHELDON, Barbara

Sadly passed away on 12 August 2026, aged 90 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all her family. Funeral service to take place at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Friday 18 September at 3:00pm. Donations if desired can be made to Arthritis UK at www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk. Enquiries to Greatorex Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.

FYFE, Margot. Nee Black

Formerly of Coventry, and her home town, Kirkcaldy, Scotland. On 10th August 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late David Alexander Fyfe, much loved mum of Lizzie, David, and Douglas, a cherished sister to Valerie, also a loving grandma and great grandma who will be sadly missed by all her family. Margot’s Funeral Service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Tansley, on Tuesday 15th September at 12.00pm. Donations in lieu of flowers are invited for Acorns Children’s Hospice. These may be given at her funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.

CARTLEDGE, Arthur Ernest

Of Matlock. On 4th August 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Ethel, loving father of the late Philip, and Stephen. Also a dear father-in-law and grandad, who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Arthur's Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium, on Tuesday 1st September at 2.00pm. Donations in lieu of flowers are being received for Ashgate Hospice and The Brain Tumour Charity. These may be given at the funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to 'Jepson Funerals Ltd' may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place. Matlock. DE4 3BU.

STONE, Graham Ralph

Of Matlock. Graham sadly passed away on 30th July 2026 at Ashgate Hospice, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and a much-loved Dad, Grandad, and Great Grandad, who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at Chesterfield Crematorium on Monday 14th September at 11.15am. Donations in lieu of flowers will benefit Ashgate Hospice. These may be given at the funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.

AUSTIN, Robert Micheal Douglas

sadly passed away on 1 August 2026, aged 90 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all his family. Funeral service to take place at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Monday 14 September at 2:00pm. Donations if desired can be made to Hannage Brook Medical Centre at jepsonfunerals.co.uk/. Enquiries to R & K Jepson Funeral Directors, Middleton House, 22 Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB.

BIRKETT, Harold Geoffrey

sadly passed away on 29 July 2026, aged 86 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all his family. Funeral service to take place at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Thursday 10 September at 1:00pm. Donations if desired can be made to Stroke Association and Alzheimer's Society at www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk. Enquiries to Greatorex Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.

HANCOCK, Geoff. ‘HANK’

Of Matlock. Sadly passed away peacefully at home on 18th July 2026 surrounded by family, aged 83 years. Geoff was a treasured and much-loved partner of Shirl. A loving Dad to Nichala, Gillian, Lynsey, Gavin and partners, a special brother and brother-in-law, Grandad of nine Grandchildren and five Great Grandchildren. Geoff will be forever remembered for his kindness, strength, love, and the countless memories he gave everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Katherine’s Church, Church Lane, Rowsley, DE4 2DZ, on Friday 4th September at 11.00am, prior to interment at Darley Dale Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will benefit Ashgate Hospice and Blythe House Hospice. These may be given at the funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to ‘Jepson Funerals Ltd’ may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.

SOUTH, Peter Harold. M.A.(Cantab), F.I.L

Of Lea, Derbyshire. On 27th July 2026, aged 92 years. A dearly loved husband, father, and grandfather. The Funeral Service will be held at Christ Church, Holloway, Derbyshire, on Thursday 27th August at 1.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers for The Arkwright Society Limited may be given online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to 'Jepson Funerals Limited' may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place. Matlock. DE4 3BU.

CRESSWELL, Charlie

Of Matlock. On 30th July 2026, aged 72 years. Much loved husband of Elaine and brother of Margaret. He will be greatly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Charlie’s Funeral Service will take place at All Saint’s Church, Smedley Street, Matlock. DE4 3JG, on Wednesday 9th September at 11.00am, prior to interment in Darley Dale Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations for Ashgate Hospice, Buxton Football Club and Darley Dale Cricket Club may be given at his funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to ‘Jepson Funerals Ltd’ may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU

GOODALL, Mick

Of Darley Dale. On 20th July 2026 at his home, aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Shirley, loving dad of Scott and Kim and a dear brother and uncle. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Mick’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Friday 28th August at 2.00pm. Donations in his memory will benefit The British Red Cross Society and The Cancer Unit and Chesterfield Royal Hospital. These may be given at the funeral, online:www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to ‘Jepson Funerals Ltd’ may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU. At Mick’s request dark clothing need not be worn.

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We would like to thank you so much for everything you have done for our Dad and father-in-law, Garry Wilson. Dad couldn’t have been in better hands. The care and respect you all showed was exemplary and wonderful. Even running over time, you didn’t hurry us, just can’t thank you enough. Keep doing what you do Russell for those that have born through the doors of Greatorex’s and for those to come, such a valuable vocation.
With all our very best wishes

Jackie, Lorraine and Peter

Testimonials

What our families say

We would like to thank you so much for everything you have done for our Dad and father-in-law, Garry Wilson. Dad couldn’t have been in better hands. The care and respect you all showed was exemplary and wonderful. Even running over time, you didn’t hurry us, just can’t thank you enough. Keep doing what you do Russell for those that have born through the doors of Greatorex’s and for those to come, such a valuable vocation.
With all our very best wishes

Jackie, Lorraine and Peter