Current Funerals
These are the current funerals that we are arranging. Click on a name to see the funeral arrangements.
MELLOR, Geoff
Of Brimington.
On 26th September 2026, aged 92.
Beloved husband of the late Jennifer, much loved dad of Sarah, Louise, Rachel, James, and loving grandad of James, Caleb, and Niamh.
He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Geoff’s Funeral Service will be held at St. Michael & All Angel’s Church, Brimington, on Thursday 5th November at 1.00pm, prior to private family committal.
Donations are being received for 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.
CURTIS, Brigid
(Late of Matlock)
Brigid passed into the glorious presence of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on the 15 August 2026 aged 84.
Much loved and greatly missed by all her family and those who knew her. She was supported by her family and carers over the previous few weeks.
Funeral service to be held at St Giles’ Church, Matlock on Friday 9th October 2026 at 11.00am followed by interment at Steeple Arch Cemetery and light refreshments at the Duke William Pub.
If you would like to donate to a charity in Brigid's memory, please choose your favourite charity.
KILSBY, Pauline Elsie. Nee Askew.
Of Matlock
On 8th September 2026, aged 87 years.
Much loved and greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Pauline’s Funeral Service will be held at Chesterfield Crematorium on Friday 16th October at 2.15pm.
All flowers welcome and may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.
WAIN, Brenda
sadly passed away on 14 September 2026, aged 92 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all her family. Cremation service to take place at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Thursday 15 October at 11:00am. Donations if desired can be made to Dementia UK at www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk. Enquiries to Greatorex Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.
STATHAM, John
It is with sadness that John’s family announce his passing on 10th September 2026, aged 71 years, of Matlock.
A much loved and loving brother, uncle and great uncle who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
John’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Friday 23rd October at 11.00am.
Donations in his memory will benefit Arthritis UK and The British Heart Foundation and 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.
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.
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.
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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