L.D & A. Tideswell

11/11/2025

For the Fallen” – Laurence Binyon (1914)

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Picture credit - Royal British Legion.

06/11/2025

RIP ARNOLD EYRE "Arnie"
With Family Permission

Arnie's funeral service will take place on Wednesday the 12th of Nov 2025, 10-45am at Macclesfield Crematorium.
Everyone is invited back after the service to The Old Pack Horse in Chapel to celebrate the life of Arnie, a husband to Sandra and an amazing grandad and great grandad.

All Donations in Memory of Arnie will be forwarded to Blythe House Hospice.

29/10/2025

Post copied from Son Marcus with permission. RIP BRIAN JONES

FUNERAL DETAILS – BRIAN E. JONES

Date – Wednesday 12th November 2025

Time – 1.15 pm

Location – Macclesfield Crematorium, Prestbury Rd, Macclesfield SK10 3BU

Family Flowers Only - please

Any donations in lieu of flowers / the memory of Brian will be split between Blythe House Roaming Car and Blythe House – thank you

Refreshments afterwards at Dove Holes Cricket Club, Hallsteads, Dove Holes, SK17 8BW

BANDS PEOPLE

There will be a small group only playing the hymns at the service – due to space and time constraints. Should you wish to be part of this please contact myself (Marcus) directly.

I do however plan to organise a memorial concert in the New Year to celebrate Dad’s musical life and to further raise funds for Blythe House and the Roaming Car.

Thank you for all the very kind thoughts, messages, cards, flowers etc the family and I have received to date. We are truly humbled by the love and affection shown to us following Dads passing.

28/10/2025

Celebrating a life well lived—a legacy of love, friendship, and cherished memories that will stay in our hearts always.

A life well lived is a precious gift,
Of hope and strength and grace,
From someone who has made our world
A brighter, better place.

It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad
With smiles and sometimes tears,
With friendships formed and good times shared,
And laughter through the years.

A life well lived is a legacy
Of joy and pride and pleasure,
A living, lasting memory
Our grateful hearts will treasure.

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21/10/2025

RIP Pauline Dunscombe
With Family Permission
Pauline passed away on the 3rd of October 2025 aged 85 years.
Her funeral service will take place on Thursday the 23rd of October 2025, at St Peters Church, Fairfield, 12.45pm.
Donations in lieu to North West Air Ambulance.
All Welcome.

14/10/2025

RIP Brenda Cox
With Family Permission
Brenda passed away on the 27th of September 2025 aged 88 years. Her funeral service will take place on Friday the 17th of October 2025 at Macclesfield Crematorium, 10.00am.
Donations in lieu of Flowers to The 1st Chapel-en-le-Frith Boys Brigade.
Wake to be held at Town End Methodist Church Lounge from 11.30am.
All Welcome.

07/10/2025

This week’s Buxton Advertiser will feature a lovely article recognising the incredible dedication Alan and Sally Tideswell — and their family — have shown to their community over more than four decades.

Their care, compassion, and dedication have defined Tideswell’s Funeral Directors since 1981. It’s an honour for the Jepson family to carry forward the legacy Alan and Sally have built, as they take a well-earned step back to enjoy time with their family

You can read the full story here:

https://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/business/chapel-en-le-frith-funeral-directors-tideswells-stepping-down-after-43-years-5344577

A true reflection of the passion and service behind a family business that has meant so much to so many.

Alan and Sally Tideswell of Tideswell’s Funeral Directors are looking to the future and have handed the business over so they can get some well earned family time away from the constant phone calls and call outs.

06/10/2025

Please be reassured Tideswells is going no where, and will continue serving the people of chapel and surrounding areas and beyond as we have done for many years. We are now going through a transitioning period with the Jepson family who will be keeping the Tideswell name going along with the dignity, professionalism, care, and love we have always based Tideswells Funeral Services (L.D & A.Tideswell) on.
It's not goodbye just yet.
Sally and Alan xx

01/10/2025

We have been absolutely overwhelmed by the kindness, support, and comments on our recent announcement. Nearly 300 likes and over 130 comments — far more than we could ever have imagined. We want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write, share memories, and wish us well.

Although we haven’t been able to reply to the messages, please know that we have read many of them and are deeply touched by your words. Your support has meant the world to us.

We’d also like to reassure everyone that this is very much a transition period. We are still here, still working alongside our dedicated team, and very much involved in caring for local families during this period.

In the coming weeks, we look forward to introducing you properly to the Jepson family, who share the same values and traditions that have always been at the heart of our service.

Thank you again for your warmth and kindness — it has reminded us just how special this community is.

With love

Alan & Sally

30/09/2025

A Message from Alan and Sally

After many wonderful years serving our community as L.D. & A. Tideswell Funeral Directors, we wanted to share some important news with you.

It has always been our priority to ensure that the families we care for are looked after with compassion, dignity, and respect. With this in mind, we have taken the decision to sell the funeral home to the Jepson family — a 5th generation family business we have known and trusted for many years.

What mattered most to us was that L.D. & A. Tideswell remained in family hands, with people who understand the values on which this funeral home was built. We are pleased to share that the staff you know and trust will remain, and the funeral home will continue as L.D. & A. Tideswell, now supported by the Jepson family.

Last weekend we managed to get away to Ireland — the first time in 21 years that we didn’t have the phones. It made us realise that it’s now time to look after ourselves, to enjoy holidays again, and to spend more time together. We do so with peace of mind, knowing that the legacy of the business we have built and loved for all these years is in very safe hands.

There will be a period of transition, so it’s not goodbye just yet. We look forward to introducing you to the Jepson family and working alongside them as the next chapter begins.

We would like to thank you all for the support and trust you have given us over the years. We are confident the Jepson family will continue the same tradition of care that has always been at the heart of our service.

With warmth,

Alan & Sally

26/09/2025

RIP Lois Wood
With Family Permission
Lois passed away on the 8th of September 2025, aged 93 years.
Her funeral service will take place on Wednesday the 1st of October 2025, 2pm at Flash Church.
All Welcome.

10/09/2025

With Family Permission
RIP Roy Belfield.
Passed away on the 13th of August 2025 aged 88 years. His funeral will take place on this Friday the 12th of September at Macclesfield Crematorium, 10.45am.
The wake will be held after the service at The Old Pack Horse from 12noon.
All Welcome.