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Thomas Ryde & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors

Our fully trained staff are available on the phone 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Thomas Ryde & Son have served the local community for over 100 years.It is our aim to advise and guide you and carry out your wishes to the very highest standard. Thomas Ryde which is a branch of Thomas Greatorex and Sons 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).

09/04/2026

Steve of Belper, passed away from MND at the Royal Derby Hospital on the 13th of March 2026, aged 70 years.
Steve leaves behind his beloved wife Julie, daughter Gemma and grandchildren Jake and Faith.
A celebration of Steve’s life will take place at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Wednesday 15th April at 12 o’clock, followed by a wake at Tyler’s, Belper.
For anyone who would like to celebrate his life with us, you would be most welcome.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu for MND Association. These may be given at the service, alternatively you may donate online via the link rydefunerals.co.uk/donations
Steve’s family thank you for your support during this difficult time.

03/04/2026

Our offices will be closed for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Our phone lines remain open 24 hours a day, and our on-call team will always be here for you should you need us.

Have a peaceful Easter from us all at Jepson Funerals.

Softly now, the season turns,
with lighter days and skies that clear,
yet for some hearts, the quiet ache
can feel a little stronger here.

Where laughter once so freely lived,
and voices filled each passing day,
there lingers now a tender space
that time alone can’t take away.

And still, in all the changing light,
in every bloom and warming air,
love stays — in all the smallest things,
a quiet presence, always there.

So take this season as it comes,
in moments slow, in steps that feel right,
and know that even through the loss,
love walks beside you, soft and bright.

📷 Our Easter display at St Helen's Church, Darley Dale Russell Davidson 💛

05/03/2026

Jean Margaret Myhill
It is with immense sadness we announce that Jean passed away peacefully at home following a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) on Friday 20th February 2026 aged 78 years.
Jean was a loving wife to Roy, a devoted mum to Kevin & Neil and a much-loved sister, nan, grandma and great nan, Jean will be sorely missed by all her family and many friends.
A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel), on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 10.00am. Those attending the service should not feel the need to wear black and are encouraged to dress comfortably.
Family flowers only please.
Donations made in lieu of flowers will support the work of Treetops Hospice Care, these maybe made at the service, online at rydefunerals.co.uk/donations or cheques made payable to the charity maybe sent c/o Thomas Ryde & Son, 35 Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1AY. Those unable to attend the service in person can contact the family (or the Funeral Director) for details on how to access a webcast of the service. Jean’s family thank you for your support at this difficult time.

17/02/2026

Today we’re celebrating a special milestone — congratulations to Fiona on your 1st work anniversary.

Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and the care you show every day to the families we serve. You’ve become such a valued part of our team, and we’re so grateful for all that you do.

Here’s to many more years ahead.

13/02/2026

Geoffrey Birch
04/12/1943 – 26/01/2026
It is with immense sadness that we announce that Geoffrey passed away peacefully at Haddon Hall Care Home, Buxton on Monday 26th January 2026 aged 82 years.
Geoffrey was the much-loved husband of the late Sandra Birch, a devoted father to Carl and Kevin, father-in-law to Michelle and Emma, a treasured granddad to Natasha, Ben and Molly.
Geoffrey will be sorely missed by all his family and friends.
A service to celebrate Geoffrey's life will be held at St Peter's Church, Belper on Friday 27th February 2026 at 11.30am.
Donations made in loving memory of Geoffrey will support the fantastic work of AQUA Box & Derby Children’s Seaside Home, these may be given at the service, online at rydefunerals.co.uk/donations or cheques made payable to “Jepson Funerals Limited” be sent c/o Thomas Ryde & Son Belper. Thomas Ryde & Son 35 Bridge Street Belper DE56 1AY Tel: 01773 822059 www.rydefunerals.co.uk

06/02/2026

Barry Hardwick
It is with great sadness we announce that Barry passed away peacefully at home in Belper, on Saturday 17th January 2026, aged 92 years.
Beloved husband of the late Eileen and much-loved dad to Lynne and David. Barry will be remembered forever and missed by family, friends, and all who knew him.
A service for Barry will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Swanwick on Wednesday 25th February at 12:00 noon.
No flowers please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Treetops Hospice Trust and The Alzheimer’s Society.
Donations may also be made via the link rydefunerals.co.uk/donations
Barry’s family thank you for your support during this difficult time.

03/02/2026

We’re proud to announce Belper District Community First Responders as our Charity of the Year 👏

Founded on 1st January 2025, this incredible team of eight local volunteers provides vital emergency medical support across Belper and the surrounding district. Trained and governed by East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), they are often first on scene to 999 calls — delivering lifesaving care, reassurance, and support when it matters most.

With the NHS and ambulance services under increasing pressure and wait times so often in the spotlight, supporting a service that directly helps our local community felt like an obvious and important choice. From cardiac arrests and breathing difficulties to seizures, trauma, and falls, these responders make a real difference every single day.

As a self-funded group relying on grants and public donations, their work simply wouldn’t be possible without community support. We’re honoured to back a local service that truly saves lives 💙

If you’d like to support them too, you can contact Belper District CFR Group on Facebook or email enquiries.bdcfrs@gmail.com.

Belper District CFR Group

09/01/2026

Peter Byard

It is with immense sadness we announce that Peter sadly passed away, surrounded by his loving family, at Spencer Grove Care Home on Monday 22nd December 2025, aged 88 years.
Peter was a dearly loved husband to Jenifer, a devoted father to Kathryn and Louise, a treasured grandad to James, Scott, Kara and Chris and great grandad to Ruby, Lyla, Erin and Ava and a respected brother to Janet and brother-in-law to Stuart.

Peter will be sorely missed by all his family and many friends.

A service to celebrate Peter's life will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Swanwick on Wednesday 28th January at 12:00 noon.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu will support the work of Cancer Research UK, these may be made at the service, online at rydefunerals.co.uk/donations or cheques made payable to the charity may be sent c/o Thomas Ryde & Son, 35 Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1AY

Peter's family thank you for your support at this difficult time.

08/01/2026

Peter Brocklehurst
It is with deep sadness we announce that Peter passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday 30th November 2025, aged 79 years.
Beloved husband of Barbara and dad to Paul, Sarah and Rachel, Peter was also a much-loved grandad, uncle, father-in-law, brother-in-law and a friend to many. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Davenport Road Evangelical Church, Allenton DE24 8AX on Thursday 15th January at 2:00pm.
Donations made in loving memory of Peter will support the work of The Salvation Army and may be made at the service or online at rydefunerals.co.uk/donations.
Peter's family thank you for your support at this difficult time. All enquiries to Thomas Ryde & Son, 35 Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1AY.

29/12/2025

Ann Lindsay Walton, known as Lindsay

It is with deep sadness we announce that Lindsay passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and girls, in South Wingfield on Saturday 6th December 2025, aged 69 years.

Beloved wife of Pete and much-loved Mum to Erin and Sara, sister to Maureen, Jimmy, John and the late Robert, Lindsay was also a devoted Granny and a friend to many, she will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

A service to celebrate Lindsay’s life will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium, Swanwick on Thursday 8th January at 4:00pm.
Donations made in loving memory of Lindsay will support the work of Nightingale Macmillan Unit, General Fund (fund number 14001) and may be made at the service or online at rydefunerals.co.uk/donations.

Lindsay's family thank you for your support at this difficult time. All enquires to Thomas Ryde & Son, 35 Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1AY

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.

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35 Bridge Street
Belper
DE561AY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.rydefunerals.co.uk/

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