J.R Hoult & Grandson Ltd

05/12/2025

This week it has been lovely to see the chapel being used to its full potential. For some it is a place of fond memories of childhood, having once attended the Sunday school there when it was the old Baptist Church.

Situated in the heart of Clay Cross, the Chapel can seat around 70 people providing the perfect environment for a Celebration of Life Service.

If you would like to find out any further information regarding The Chapel or any of our other services, please call us on 01246 851194.

The picture below shows the stunning White Carriage and Horses on Market Street, a traditional sign of respect for a loved one.

02/12/2025

Jean Beastall

George and family would like to thank, friends and family for such kind words and messages of support and sympathy that they have all received at this sad and difficult time, and for the generous amount of £520 donated to Diabetes UK.

Special thanks to J.R Hoult & Grandson, Rev Richard Clarke for a lovely service in Jean's memory and to Frank Holmes the organist at St Bartholomew's Church. The staff at the Blue Bell North Wingfield for the professional service they all offered we couldn't have asked for anymore.

Rest In Peace Jean missed by all who loved her ###

01/12/2025

Help and share.

Our White Horse Drawn Hearse with Horses followed closely by our Rolls Royce Limousine will be out in Clay Cross and Chesterfield Tomorrow.

Please pass slowly if you see us approaching.

Tomorrow Tuesday 2nd Dec, we will be making our way from Danesmoor at around 12.10pm to our service chapel on Market Street Claycross where will be parked up for 30 mins during the funeral service, before making our way via the A61 towards Chesterfield and on to Brimington Crematorium for the Committal service at 1.50pm

Many thanks from Robert and the team at Hoult's.

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

Mrs Irene Elizabeth Kerry of Clay Cross has sadly passed away aged 79.

Born in Grassmoor and a resident of Clay Cross for around 60 years, Irene started her working life as a sewing machinist at John Smedley’s in Clay Cross. She then became a cleaner at TSB, Greenacres, Clay Cross Works (Biwater), then Powersports, all in Clay Cross, until her retirement.

Her interests included sitting outside in her garden, watching television soaps and gameshows, also spending time with her family.

Irene leaves behind her husband Godfrey (Goff), son Paul, daughter Jane, son-in-law Phil, grandchildren Alex, Reece and Holly, great-grandchild Isabelle.

The funeral service takes place on Wednesday 17th December 2025 1.10pm at Chesterfield Crematorium.

Anyone wishing to find out any further information regarding our services, please call us on 01246 851194.

28/11/2025

This week we have had some lovely gifts and messages brought into us from families. Our team really appreciate your kindness thank you very much, the biscuits wont last long.

28/11/2025

William Harry Pettit.

The family would like to thank all family and friends who attended the funeral and for the kind messages and support we have received during this sad time.

Thank you Richard for writing beautiful poems for dad, Clare for all her support in helping organise dad’s funeral her amazing love and support she’s given us on dad’s passing.

Thank you to Kate Bailey, Emma, Sophie, Leanne and Winnie district nurses who looked after dad. Mandy, Marie and Amy, (Heart Team). Emu ward doctors and nurses who looked after dad at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

Thank you to Jonathan Reeve for an amazing service.

Thank you to Rachel and Oilwells Nursery for the beautiful flowers.
A very big thank you to everyone at J.R Hoults for the 1st class professional service can’t thank you enough for giving our dad a send off we wanted to give him, despite the weather. Robert don’t have enough words thank you for what you did for dad’s funeral.

A big thank you to Karen who drove the horses absolutely amazing what she did for us.

Donations in memory of Ashgate Hospice raised £564.80 thank you to everyone who donated.

Thank you to Zan and Ash also the staff at the Old English, Clay Cross for the lovely buffet.

Rest in peace Harry missed by all who loved him ###

28/11/2025

Mr Samuel Slater of Clay Cross has sadly passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital aged 96.

Samuel was born in Clay Cross and was a lifelong local resident.

He worked as a farmer also in the building trade and as a miner.

Samuel sang in the Chesterfield Male Voice Choir, he also enjoyed bowls, bingo, darts and football.

Samuel was predeceased by his wife Sheila and son Kevin. He leaves his son Ian, daughter Lorraine.
He also leaves 6 grandson’s, 13 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

The funeral service is due to take place on Tuesday 16th December 2025 at St Bartholomew’s Church, Clay Cross at 11.00am followed by burial.

Donations will be taken in the memory of Samuel for The British Legion.

Anyone wishing to find out any further information regarding our services, please call us on 01246 851194.

28/11/2025

Betty May Billam.

The family would like to thank to all relatives and friends for their constant love and support during this heartbreaking time, also thank to everyone who attended the funeral and for the kind messages of sympathy.

The family would like to thank Morton Grange Care Line for their care and patience when looking after Betty.

A special thank you to Jonathan Reeve for the most perfect, personal service which celebrated Betty’s life and for supporting all the family.

A huge thank you to all at JR Hoult and Grandson for their guidance, kindness and attention to detail along with all the support given to all the family during this difficult time.

Donations raised in the memory of Betty made £555.00 for Dementia UK thank you to everyone for your kind donation.

Grateful thanks to all the staff at the Blue Bell Inn.

Rest in peace Betty missed by all who loved her ###.

28/11/2025

Ms Miriam Belchamber of Clay Cross has sadly passed away at The Old Vicarage, Clay Cross aged 90.

Born in Grafton Shrewsbury and then a local resident for 28 years.

Miriam was a retired Nursing Auxiliary.

Her interests included spending time with her family, walking, gardening and volunteering for the MS Charity.

Miriam leaves daughters Deb, Mand and Laine, grandchildren Paul, Gemma, Jessica, Nicole, Kirsty and Mark.
Also leaves Ethan, Mia, Thomas, Oliver, Owen, Erin, Lilly, Theo, Scarlett, Leo, Elllie, Melody, Daisy and Luca.

The funeral service takes place on Wednesday 17th December 2025 at Chesterfield Crematorium at 10.50am.

Anyone wishing to find out any further information regarding our services, please call us on 01246 851194.

24/11/2025

Edna Edge.

The family would like to thank to everyone who attended the funeral and for their kind messages and support at this sad time.

The family would also like to thank everyone at the Gables and Ashcroft for their care they gave to Edna.

Thank to Jonathan Reeve for his kindness and for delivering a lovely personal service.

Thank you to all at JR Hoult’s for their care, compassion and professionalism.

Donations raised in memory of Edna made £250.00 and will be divided between Ashgate Hospice and Alzheimer’s Society.

Rest in peace Edna missed by all who loved her ###.