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.

It is with sadness that the family of Mick Beigg, announce his passing on 1st February 2026 aged 87.Much loved and great...
19/02/2026

It is with sadness that the family of Mick Beigg, announce his passing on 1st February 2026 aged 87.

Much loved and greatly missed by his family and those who knew him.

A service to celebrate Mick’s life will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium on Monday 9th March 2026 at 10.00am.

Family flowers only please but donations in lieu of will benefit Cancer Research UK and may be given online at
greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations/

Nicholas John Ryder ‘Nicky’ Sadly passed away on 30th January 2026, aged 54 years. He is dearly loved and will be greatl...
18/02/2026

Nicholas John Ryder ‘Nicky’
Sadly passed away on 30th January 2026, aged 54 years. He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all his family & friends. Funeral service at Darley Dale Methodist Church on Thursday 5th March at 10:30am, followed by a burial at Darley Dale Cemetery. Family flowers only please and donations for Cure Myotonic Dystrophy Uk Charity may be given at Church, via our website; www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk. or cheques made payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.

Last year, the families we supported helped raise an incredible £66,459.44 in donations for local and national charities...
17/02/2026

Last year, the families we supported helped raise an incredible £66,459.44 in donations for local and national charities.

This generosity is a true reflection of the kindness within our community.

We’re especially proud to share that online donations totalled £15,242.15, while Gift Aid alone enabled charities to claim an additional £2,960.25 in vital funding.

Thank you to every family who chose to support a charity in memory of someone special. Your kindness is making a real difference.

* Largest Charitable Contributions in the graphic below

John Remo Tinti Gibbssadly passed away on 6th February 2026, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Lisa and loving father of...
17/02/2026

John Remo Tinti Gibbs
sadly passed away on 6th February 2026, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Lisa and loving father of Andrew, Joanna, Samantha and Jay. He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all his family & friends.
Funeral service at Chesterfield Crematorium on Thursday 26th February at 11:15am. The family would like those attending to dress cheerfully. Family flowers only please and donations 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.

AUDREY BETTY CREHANAudrey passed away peacefully at The Presentation Sisters Care Centre on 28th January 2026, aged 95 y...
15/02/2026

AUDREY BETTY CREHAN
Audrey passed away peacefully at The Presentation Sisters Care Centre on 28th January 2026, aged 95 years.
Beloved wife of the late Mac, much loved mum of Malcolm, Brenda, Lawrence, Raymond, June, and Tracey, and a loving nana and great nana who will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends.
Audrey’s Funeral Service will be held at Darley Dale Methodist Church on Tuesday 3rd March at 10.30am prior to interment in Darley Dale Cemetery.
Donations in her memory will benefit Dementia UK and may be given at her funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.
Kindly wear something bright to reflect Audrey’s personality.

June Atterton of Darley Dale has sadly passed away on 16th January 2026.Much loved Mum of Lynne, Jayne & Helen, loving m...
12/02/2026

June Atterton of Darley Dale has sadly passed away on 16th January 2026.

Much loved Mum of Lynne, Jayne & Helen, loving mother-in-law, Grandma June & great grandma who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

June’s funeral will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 11.00am.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired will benefit Ashgate Hospice and may be given online at
greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations

Reg Wood ‘Woody’Of Winster. Sadly, passed away on 9th January 2026 aged 79 years.He will be greatly missed by all his fa...
10/02/2026

Reg Wood ‘Woody’
Of Winster. Sadly, passed away on 9th January 2026 aged 79 years.
He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Woody’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Wednesday 25th February at 2.00pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers are invited for The Children’s Society and may be given at the funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.

Vivienne Patricia Else‘VIV’Of Upper Lea, Matlock. Passed away on 18th January 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.Loving...
10/02/2026

Vivienne Patricia Else
‘VIV’
Of Upper Lea, Matlock. Passed away on 18th January 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Loving sister of the late Dido and a much-loved aunt and great aunt who will be greatly missed by all family and friends.
Viv’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Friday 6th March at 11.00am.
Donations in her memory will benefit the charity Cats Protection and may be given at her funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.

Owen Hughes Toplissadly passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on 24th January 2026, aged 87 years. He is dearly lov...
10/02/2026

Owen Hughes Toplis
sadly passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on 24th January 2026, aged 87 years. He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all his family.
Funeral service to take place at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Friday 20th February at 3:00pm.
Family flowers only please and donations 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.

JOYCE ARMITTOf Matlock passed away on 21st January 2026, aged 92 years.Beloved wife of the late Geoff, loving mother of ...
09/02/2026

JOYCE ARMITT
Of Matlock passed away on 21st January 2026, aged 92 years.
Beloved wife of the late Geoff, loving mother of Nick, David and the late Lynn, Andrew & Mother-in-Law to Mary & the late Dave. Also, a loving Nanna to Victoria, Jessica & Nana to Denise, Matthew and Great Nana to James. She will be greatly missed by all her family including Adam, Iain & Louise plus friends.
Joyce’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Saturday 21st February at 10.00am.
Donations in lieu of flowers will benefit Ashgate Hospice and may be given at the funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock DE4 3BU.

Martin Richard Gillard CroftsSadly passed away peacefully at home on 21st January 2026, aged 67 years. He lived a full a...
04/02/2026

Martin Richard Gillard Crofts
Sadly passed away peacefully at home on 21st January 2026, aged 67 years.
He lived a full and interesting life spanning many continents of the world. He leaves behind many friends and a loving family. He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends the world over.
His funeral will be held on Monday 16th February 2026 at Amber Valley Crematorium at 10.00am followed by a celebration of his life at Church in the Peak, Matlock at 11.00am.
Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Richard for his chosen charities may be given at the service, online at www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques made payable to the charities may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.

Mark Atherton of Matlock has sadly passed away aged 68 years. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at Imperial Room...
04/02/2026

Mark Atherton of Matlock has sadly passed away aged 68 years.

A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at Imperial Rooms, Matlock on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 11.30am followed by interment at Steeple Arch Cemetery.

Donations in Mark’s memory will benefit Alzheimer’s Research UK and may be given online at greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations

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