Stephen Pledger Independent Funeral Director

13/11/2025

We have been honoured to support many families over the years and we’re deeply grateful for the trust they have always placed in us. It’s a privilege to be part of a loved one’s last journey.

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24/08/2025

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Keith Eccles of Holmewood on 13th August 2025 aged 73 years.

A private funeral service is due to take place at a later date, in accordance with Keith’s wishes.

For all enquiries please contact Stephen Pledger Independent Funeral Director on 01246 855101.

08/08/2025

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Graham Walton of Danesmoor on the 21st July 2025 aged 65years.

The service is to take place at Chesterfield and District Crematorium on Thursday 14th August 2025 at 12.50pm.

Donations are to be collected for The British Heart Foundation and The Alzheimer’s Society.

Family flowers only.

For all enquiries please contact Stephen Pledger Independent Funeral Director on 01246 855101.

14/06/2025

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Emma May Levers of Grassmoor on 16th May 2025 aged 38 years.

The service is to take place at Chesterfield and District Crematorium on Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 12.10pm.

Family flowers only.

Donations are to be collected for Ashgate Croft School.

For all enquiries please contact Stephen Pledger Independent Funeral Director on 01246 855101.

01/06/2025

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Lynda Jane Payne of Holmewood on 13th May 2025 aged 57 years.

The service is to take place at Chesterfield and District Crematorium on Tuesday 17th June 2025 at 12.10pm.

Family flowers only.

Donations are to be collected for Ashgate Hospice and the NGS MacMillan Unit at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

All enquiries please contact Stephen Pledger Independent Funeral Director on 01246 855101.

01/06/2025

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Raymond Plant of Holmewood on 10th May 2025 aged 83 years.

The service is to take place at Chesterfield and District Crematorium on Tuesday 10th June 2025 at 12.10pm.

Family flowers only.

Donations are to be collected for Ashgate Hospice and the NGS MacMillan Unit at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

For all enquiries contact Stephen Pledger Independent Funeral Director on 01246 855101.

20/05/2025

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Christine Patricia Palfreyman of North Wingfield on 8th April 2025 aged 73 years.

The service is to take place at St Lawrence Church, North Wingfield on Friday 30th May 2025 at 2.30pm, followed by burial at Dark Lane Cemetery.

Refreshments are to be served after the service at North Wingfield Community Centre.

The family request donations in support of Leukaemia UK in lieu of flowers.

https://www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/support-us/donate-now/

For all enquiries contact Stephen Pledger Independent Funeral Director on 01246 855101.

01/03/2025

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Wilfred Webster aged 88 years of Holmewood, on 2nd February 2025.

The service is to take place at Chesterfield and District Crematorium on Monday 10th March 2025 at 1.10pm.

Donations are to be collected for the Rhodesian Ridgeback Welfare Trust as Wilf bred and showed these wonderful dogs for over 40 years.

28/01/2025

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