Current Funerals
These are the current funerals that we are arranging. Click on a name to see the funeral arrangements.
BROWN, May
sadly passed away on 11 July 2026, aged 96 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all her family. Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium on Friday 21st August at 11am. Donations if desired can be made to Alzheimer's Research UK at www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk. Enquiries to Greatorex Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.
KIRK, Donald Herbert. ‘DON’
Of Matlock.
On 20th June 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 89 years.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Rob, Donna, and Gavin and a dear grandad who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Don’s Funeral Service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel, on Thursday 30th July at 1.30pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers are being received for Ashgate Hospice and 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
BATES, Margaret
Margaret BATES, sadly passed away on 7th July 2026, aged 83 years. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Thursday 6th August at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please and donations for the Matlock Hospitals League of Friends to specifically benefit the Oker Ward at the Whitworth Hospital may be given at the service, through our website; www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk or cheques made payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.
SPIERS, Garrick Leslie
Garrick Leslie SPIERS, sadly passed away on 30th June 2026, aged 46 years. He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at St. Marys Church, Cromford on Tuesday 14th July at 11:00am, followed by a burial at Steeple Arch Cemetery. Family flowers only please and donations in memory of Garrick for Sarcoma Uk may be given at the service through our website www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk or cheques made payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.
JENNINGS, Jackie
On 17th June 2026 at her home in Matlock, aged 89 years.
Loving wife of the late Alan, much loved mum of Mark and Clare and mother-in-law of Marjan and Alistair. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Jackie’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Monday 13th July at 4.00pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers are invited for Parkinson’s UK and may be given at the service, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donaitons, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.
At Jackie’s request, please wear your favourite outfit, nothing dark.
UPHILL, Janet
Of Matlock.
On 18th June 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 79 years.
Beloved wife of Brinley, much loved mum of Gavin and Darren and a loving grandma and great grandma who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Janet’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium, Swanwick, on Thursday 16th July at 11.00am.
Donations are being received for Cancer Research UK and 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. At the request of Janet's family, please wear something bright. Thank you.
MASON, Dennis Arthur
sadly passed away on 3 June 2026, aged 69 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all his family. Funeral service to take place at Christ Church, Holloway on Monday 6 July at 11:00am, followed by a committal service at Holloway Cemetery at 12:00pm. Donations if desired can be made to The Air Ambulance Service at www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk. Enquiries to Greatorex Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.
KNOWLES, Florence Marjorie. Nee Harrison
Of Matlock, formerly Wirksworth.
On 15th June 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 99 years.
Beloved Wife of the late Reginald, and a much-loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her family.
Funeral Service to be held at Darley Dale Methodist Church on Wednesday 8th July at 11.00am prior to interment in Darley Dale Cemetery.
All flowers are welcome and may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons 29 Knowleston Place. Matlock. DE4 3BU.
Kindly note, dark attire need not be worn.
ROPER, Stephen Trevor. ‘Steve’.
Of Matlock.
Steve sadly passed away on 1st June 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 64 years. Loving son of Pauline, dad of Kim, Kerry, Jamie and Kayleigh, partner of Annette and grandad of Liam, Jack, Charlotte, Lilly, Riley, Josh, Esmae, Winter and Skyla. He will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.
Steve’s Funeral Service will be held at Darley Dale Methodist Church on Wednesday 1st July at 11.00am, prior to interment in Darley Dale Cemetery. Donations will benefit The Stroke Association and 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.
Thomas, Win
(Late of Matlock)
Passed away peacefully in hospital 22nd May 2026 aged 91 years.
Loving mother of Laura, Mama to Sophie and Laurence, Catherine and Dave, GG to Bea and Jessie, Aunt of Sue and Roger.
Funeral service to be held at Amber Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 1pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Win may be given for Underhall Respite and Resource Centre and may be sent c/o
Thomas Greatorex and Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, DE4 3BU (01629) 582470
GOODWIN, David Alfred
On 6th June 2026 at his home in Tansley, aged 87 years.
Beloved husband of the late Sheila and dear father of Nick and Andy. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
David’s Funeral Service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Tansley on Tuesday 7th July at 12.30pm prior interment in Tansley Cemetery.
Donations are being received for Cancer Research UK and The British Heart Foundation. 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 Ltd, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.
WAGSTAFFE, Stephen
Formerly of Matlock.
Stephen passed away on 27th May 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 62 years.
Son of the late Mary and Granville, much loved Dad of Laura, Father-in-law, Grandad, and Brother, who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral Service to be held at Chesterfield Crematorium on Thursday 2nd July at 11.15am. Donations in lieu of flowers are being received for Ashgate Hospice and may be given at the funeral, via our website: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.
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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
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