Thomas Greatorex & Sons Ltd Independent Family Funeral Directors

Thomas Greatorex & Sons Ltd Independent Family Funeral Directors Thomas Greatorex & Sons have served the local community for over 100 years. Our fully trained staff are available 24 hours a day to assist you.

It is our aim to advise, guide and carry out your wishes to the very highest standard.

✨ Final Reminder – Christmas Memorial Service ✨As we approach our Christmas Celebration of Life next Tuesday, we wanted ...
04/12/2025

✨ Final Reminder – Christmas Memorial Service ✨

As we approach our Christmas Celebration of Life next Tuesday, we wanted to share a final reminder for those who may still wish to attend this evening of remembrance and reflection.

While many seats have now been reserved, a few spaces do still remain for those who would like to join us.

📅 Date: Wednesday 10th December
🕕 Time: Arrival from 6:00pm | Service 7:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Venue: Matlock Football Club

This heartfelt service will include carol singing, brass band music, and quiet moments of reflection — offering comfort and connection at what can be a difficult time of year.

Light refreshments will be served following the service.

To reserve your place, please click the link below.

Reserve Your Place Here

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-celebration-of-life-tickets-1961745045239?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Thank you to everyone who joined our bereavement meet up today. It was incredibly moving to hear each of your stories — ...
02/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our bereavement meet up today.

It was incredibly moving to hear each of your stories — shared through tears, laughter, and the many ways we all try to cope.

We’ll be hosting the group at Mad Hatter, Matlock once a month, and everyone is welcome to join us. 💛

Date to be confirmed very soon.

🌿 Bereavement Meetup – Tuesday at Mad Hatter, Matlock A short post to remind you about our upcoming Bereavement Meetup t...
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 Billie Rose – 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 – Owner of 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.

Hazel TOPLIS, sadly passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on 18th November 2025, aged 87 years. She is dearly loved...
26/11/2025

Hazel TOPLIS, sadly passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on 18th November 2025, aged 87 years. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all her family.
Funeral service at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Friday 12th December at 1:00pm. Family flowers only please and donations in memory of Hazel for Ashgate Hospice may be given at the service, via our website www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations or cheques made payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.

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.

Bereavement Event – Tuesday 2nd December at Mad Hatter, MatlockIn the lead-up to our Bereavement Event, we’ve been so in...
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 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

✨ A Gentle Reminder – Christmas Memorial Service ✨We warmly invite you to join us for our Christmas Celebration of Life,...
18/11/2025

✨ A Gentle Reminder – Christmas Memorial Service ✨

We warmly invite you to join us for our Christmas Celebration of Life, a special evening of remembrance and reflection as we honour the lives of those we hold dear.

We’ve been touched by the positive response so far, and while many places have already been reserved, we do still have some capacity available for those who wish to join us.

📅 Date: Wednesday 10th December
🕕 Time: Arrival from 6:00pm | Service 7:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Venue: Matlock Football Club

This service will include carol singing, music, and quiet moments of reflection during what can be a difficult time of year.

Following the service, light refreshments will be served.

To reserve your place, please click the link below or call our office on 01629 582 470.
As places are limited, we kindly ask that you RSVP in advance.

👉 Reserve Your Place Here

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-celebration-of-life-tickets-1961745045239?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope you can join us for this very special evening.

Sheila Margaret WallOf Matlock.Sheila passed away peacefully on 3rd November 2025 at Ashgate Hospice, aged 82 years.Belo...
17/11/2025

Sheila Margaret Wall
Of Matlock.
Sheila passed away peacefully on 3rd November 2025 at Ashgate Hospice, aged 82 years.
Beloved wife of the late Graham, much loved mum of Fiona and Gaynor, grandma of Aidan and Gina and mother-in-law of Koji.
She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Sheila’s Funeral Service will be held at Darley Dale Methodist Church on Monday 22nd December at 11.00am, prior to interment in Darley Dale Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers are invited for Ashgate Hospice and The Cats Protection League. 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.

Patricia Fox, “Pat”, of Oaker has sadly passed away aged 84 years.Pat’s funeral will take place at Amber Valley Cremator...
15/11/2025

Patricia Fox, “Pat”, of Oaker has sadly passed away aged 84 years.

Pat’s funeral will take place at Amber Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 11am.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired are invited for the RSPB and may be left as you leave on the day or via our website greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations/

At Pat’s request, there will be no funeral reception following the service at the crematorium.

Many bereaved parents & families find Christmas & other festive events so very painful. They are missing their much-love...
12/11/2025

Many bereaved parents & families find Christmas & other festive events so very painful. They are missing their much-loved child, sibling or grandchild from the table & celebrations.

This pain can be made more acute when they receive cards without any mention of who has died.

If you are sending a card to a bereaved parent or family member at this time of year, please acknowledge the loss of their loved one.

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- never forgetting...
- thinking of...

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Today, we pause to remember.Our window display stands as a small tribute to all those who served, sacrificed, and stood ...
11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember.

Our window display stands as a small tribute to all those who served, sacrificed, and stood for freedom.

On this Remembrance Day, we honour the brave men and women who gave everything for our tomorrow, and we reflect with gratitude on the peace their courage has given us.

We will remember them.

Christmas Celebration of Life Jepson Funerals Presents: A Christmas Memorial Service 🗓 Wednesday 10th December 🕕6pm arri...
10/11/2025

Christmas Celebration of Life

Jepson Funerals Presents: A Christmas Memorial Service

🗓 Wednesday 10th December
🕕6pm arrival, Service 7pm to 8.30pm
📍Matlock Football Club

Join us for an evening to remember your loved ones during this special season.

The evening will feature moments of reflection, carol singing and music as we celebrate their lives and the joy they brought us.

Refreshments will be available following the service.

To reserve your spot, please click on the link below or call our office at 01629 582 470. Kindly note that due to venue capacity, spaces are limited, so your RSVP is essential.

We hope you can join us!

RSVP ⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1961745045239?aff=oddtdtcreator

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