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R & K Jepson have served the local community for over 100 years. It is our aim to advise, guide and carry out your wishes to the very highest standard.

Our fully trained staff are available 24 hours a day to assist you. R&K Jepson is a branch of Thomas Greatorex & Sons Ltd which is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279). Golden Charter, Canniesburn Gate, 10 Canniesburn Drive, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 1BF. Registered in England No. 02511598. Registered office: Golden Charter Ltd, One Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7WS.

27/01/2026

ARMITT
Malcolm Ellis

25/10/1935 – 11/01/2026

It is with immense sadness that we announce that Malcolm passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday 11th January 2026 aged 90 years.

Malcolm was the much-loved husband of Carol, a devoted father to Paul, David and Kerry and a treasured father-in-law, granddad, brother, brother-in-law and a good friend to many.

A service to celebrate Malcolms life is to be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Swanwick on Thursday 19th February 2026 at 10:00am. Family flowers only please, donation made in loving memory of Malcolm will support the Air Ambulance, these maybe made at the service, online at jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations or cheques maybe sent care of
R & K Jepson, 22 Coldwell St, Wirksworth, Matlock DE4 4FB.

23/01/2026

Linda Mary Humphrey
Of Wirksworth
On 6th January 2026 at The Royal Derby Hospital, aged 78 years.
Loving wife of the late Dennis who will be cherished and sadly missed by her family and friends.
Linda’s Funeral Service will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Wirksworth on Tuesday 24th February at 11.00am prior to interment in Steeple Arch Cemetery.
Flowers welcome. Alternatively, donations for the Dogs Trust may be given at her funeral, online: www.jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to R & K Jepson, Middleton House, 22 Coldwell Street, Wirksworth. DE4 4FB.

13/01/2026

Bereavement Meetup – New Date Announced

📍 The Mad Hatter, Matlock
🗓 Tuesday 3rd February
🕥 10.30am – 12.30pm

Following the support and connection shared at our last event in December, we’re planning another meetup at the same venue, with the same trusted therapists.

This is an open, welcoming space for anyone navigating grief — a chance to connect, share if you wish, and learn about the support available within our local community.

✨ Joining us again:

Billie Rose – Billie Rose Therapy and Well-being

Sue McDonald – Complete Wellness Collective

Sarah Kallend – Heart and Head Space

This event isn’t about selling services or promoting any one approach. It’s simply about bringing people together, meeting the faces behind local support, and discovering what might feel right for you or someone you care about.

☕ No need to RSVP — just come along
📍 We’ll be in the log cabin at the back
💛 Coffee & refreshments on us

We hope to see you there if this feels right for you.

09/01/2026

Angela Tassell of Canterbury Terrace, Wirksworth has sadly passed away in Royal Derby Hospital on 27th December 2025 aged 64 years.

Beloved wife of Alan, a much-loved mum to Hannah and Charlotte and a special Grandma to Ernie, Sienna, and Nancy. Angela was a familiar and friendly face in the community; she will be greatly missed by her family and all those who knew her.

A service to celebrate Angela’s life will be held at St Mary’s Church, Wirksworth on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 11.00am.

At the request of Angela’s family, please wear a splash of colour, something pink or purple to the funeral.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired are invited for Nightingale Macmillan Unit at Derby and may be left on the day or online at jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations/

23/12/2025

Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

As a funeral business, we understand that our services maybe needed at any time.

While our offices will close at certain points over the Christmas and New Year period, our telephone lines remain open 24 hours a day, should you need us.

Please see our festive opening hours below.

Thank you for your understanding, and from all of us, we wish you a peaceful Christmas and New Year.

16/12/2025

Our Remembrance Christmas Tree

We are pleased to let you know that our Remembrance Christmas Tree is safely back at the Matlock office.

If you’d like to add a memory to the tree in honor of a loved one, you are more than welcome to visit during office hours and do so.

If your unable to get to the office but would like a bauble hanging, please give us a call
or message us on here and we will happily pop one on for you.

11/12/2025

Last night we held our Christmas Memorial Service at Matlock Town Football Club.

A special thank you to our entire team — not only those involved in the service last night, but everyone from our reception team through to our funeral operatives. We couldn’t do what we do without you.

We’d also like to thank Zuzia Goddard and Rev. Richard Reade for their words of hope and guidance at what can be a difficult time of year.

A big thank you as well to members of Darley Dale Band for leading us in the carols.

Thank you to Lewis and all the staff at the club for looking after us so well.

And finally, thank you to everyone who came along to remember their loved ones with us.

We wish you all a very peaceful Christmas.

Best Wishes

The Jepson Family ❤️

08/12/2025

This Christmas, we are proud to sponsor one of the beautiful stars shining at Ashgate Hospice. ✨

Each year, these stars light up the hospice in honour of the patients, families, and staff who show such strength, compassion, and love during the most difficult of times. It is a privilege for us to support Ashgate and the extraordinary work they do for our community.

We hold the deepest admiration for the hospice and everyone connected to it. Their care brings comfort and dignity when it is needed most, and we are grateful to play a small part in supporting their vital work.

Our star shines in tribute to them all.

29/11/2025

🌿 Bereavement Meetup – Tuesday at Mad Hatter, Matlock

A short post to remind you about our upcoming Bereavement Meetup this Tuesday at The Mad Hatter, Matlock. This is an open, welcoming space for anyone navigating grief, offering the chance to connect, share, and learn about the support available in our local community.

✨ Meet our guest therapists:

Billie Rose Therapy and Well-being – A compassionate counsellor with experience supporting the bereaved at Ashgate Hospice, now in private practice. Billie offers support with grief, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, and more. She’s also created a series of Online Self-Help Courses, providing accessible counselling-level support from home at an affordable price.

Sue McDonald Complete Wellness Collective – A local support group leader who partners with Complete Wellness Collective. Sue creates safe and welcoming spaces where people can connect, share, and heal together.

Sarah Kallend – Heart and Head Space, Sarah offers a holistic and nurturing approach to supporting people through grief, making sure the journey feels deeply personal and compassionate.

Our event isn’t about selling services or promoting any one approach—it’s about bringing people together.

You’ll have the chance to meet the faces behind these incredible services, learn about the support available locally, and hopefully find something that resonates with you or someone you care about.

We hope to see you there if you feel this event is for you! No need to RSVP just come along, we will be in the log cabin at the back. Coffee & Refreshments on us.

25/11/2025

PLEASE NOTE over the next few months the District Council will be inspecting and testing memorials in managed cemeteries and closed churchyards where we have a responsibility for health and safety. It is a legal requirement that all memorials are stable.

The process typically involves a visual inspection for damage and a gentle hand-pressure test to check for instability.

Following the test, if a headstone is found to be unsafe it will be laid down. We appreciate this is a sensitive matter and we will always notify the registered deed holder.

18/11/2025

Bereavement Event – Tuesday 2nd December at Mad Hatter, Matlock

In the lead-up to our Bereavement Event, we’ve been so inspired by the incredible local people offering bereavement support in our area. There are so many approaches, each offering something a little different, meaning there really can be something for everyone.
We’re delighted to introduce another wonderful supporter who will be joining us at the event:

✨ Billie Rose – Billie has been practicing counselling since 2017, beginning her journey supporting the bereaved at Ashgate Hospice. She now works in private practice, supporting people with grief, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, addictions, and more. Recognising that private counselling isn’t always accessible for everyone, Billie has created a bank of Online Self-Help Courses, providing counselling-level support from home, at your own pace, and at an affordable price.

You can preview her courses here:

https://billierosetherapy.co.uk/online-courses/

Our event isn’t about selling services — it’s about bringing people together, discovering what support is available locally, and meeting the faces behind these services. This is a safe space to explore what resonates with you or someone you care about.

We can’t wait to welcome Sue McDonald, Sarah Kallend, Billie Rose, and the rest of our amazing local support network.

Billie Rose Therapy and Well-being,Complete Wellness Collective and Heart and Head Space

📅 Date: Tuesday 2nd December
📍 Venue: Mad Hatter, Matlock
⏰ Time: 10.30 to 12.30

Come along, connect, and find support that works for you.

Register here:

https://fb.me/e/65YGNqePj

11/11/2025

We remember them.

This Remembrance Day, our team take a moment to pause and reflect on the bravery, sacrifice, and love shown by those who served for our tomorrow.

May we always honour their memory — and the families who still remember them today.

Lest we forget.

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Middleton House, 22 Coldwell Street, Wirksworth
Matlock
DE44FB

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Monday	10am - 3pm
Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

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+441629822113

Website

http://www.jepsonfunerals.co.uk/

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