J.R Hoult & Grandson Ltd

15/12/2025

Our memory tree is looking lovely with the hearts that some of our families have written and placed on the tree for their loved ones.
Giving hope for the future but not forgetting the ones we have lost.

Next week our memory tree is going to be blessed , if you would like to call in to our office to write a heart or if you cannot get in to do this and you would like us to write a heart for you please give us a call on 01246 851194 and we will write one on your behalf as it would be an honour to do this for you.

11/12/2025

Mr Alan Hobson of Wingerworth has sadly passed away at The Gables, Holmewood aged 89.

Born in Sheffield and a local resident of Chesterfield for 59 years.

Alan was in the army for 14 years and he left as a Sergeant, he also worked in the Police force as a soco for 24 years.

His interests included painting, photography and woodwork.

Alan leaves his wife Hazel, children Kevin, Janet, and Gary.
6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

The funeral service takes place on Monday 22nd December 2025 at Chesterfield Crematorium at 11.50am.

Donation will be taken in the memory of Alan for The British Legion.

Anyone wishing to find out any further information regarding our services, please call us on 01246 851194.

09/12/2025

Joan Gibson

The family would like to thank Ian and Julie immediate family also friends and family for such kind words and messages of support and sympathy that they have all received at this sad and difficult time.

Special thanks to Bluebird Care, Palliative Care Team, Weston Park Doctors and Nursing Team, Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Weston Park Hospital.

Thank you to Jonathan Reeve for a lovely service for Joan.

Many thanks to JR Hoult and Grandson Funeral Directors for all their care.

Donations in the memory of Joan raised 306.50 and will be divided between Alzheimer’s Society and Weston Park Hospital.

Rest In Peace Joan missed by all who loved her ###

08/12/2025

It’s with mixed emotions that we have been contacted by Jonathan Reeve today with the news that he’s taking a step back from funeral services to follow his own religious journey. From January 2026 jonathan will no longer be carrying out cremation services due to religious restrictions. Jonathan is to retrain within the Orthodox Church to become a Priest.

I would like to personally thank Jonathan for supporting us and our community for over 20 years, and wish him all the best in this new chapter of his journey. Although Jonathan won’t be able to take part in cremation services he will on occasion be available to give service in our own Chapel at Clay Cross and some other selected chapels in Brimington, Staveley, Derby Road and Whittington Moor. He will also be offering grave side burials in cemetery’s on request.

Thanks Jonathan all the best, from Robert and the Team at Hoult’s

05/12/2025

This week it has been lovely to see the chapel being used to its full potential. For some it is a place of fond memories of childhood, having once attended the Sunday school there when it was the old Baptist Church.

Situated in the heart of Clay Cross, the Chapel can seat around 70 people providing the perfect environment for a Celebration of Life Service.

If you would like to find out any further information regarding The Chapel or any of our other services, please call us on 01246 851194.

The picture below shows the stunning White Carriage and Horses on Market Street, a traditional sign of respect for a loved one.

02/12/2025

Jean Beastall

George and family would like to thank, friends and family for such kind words and messages of support and sympathy that they have all received at this sad and difficult time, and for the generous amount of £520 donated to Diabetes UK.

Special thanks to J.R Hoult & Grandson, Rev Richard Clarke for a lovely service in Jean's memory and to Frank Holmes the organist at St Bartholomew's Church. The staff at the Blue Bell North Wingfield for the professional service they all offered we couldn't have asked for anymore.

Rest In Peace Jean missed by all who loved her ###

01/12/2025

Help and share.

Our White Horse Drawn Hearse with Horses followed closely by our Rolls Royce Limousine will be out in Clay Cross and Chesterfield Tomorrow.

Please pass slowly if you see us approaching.

Tomorrow Tuesday 2nd Dec, we will be making our way from Danesmoor at around 12.10pm to our service chapel on Market Street Claycross where will be parked up for 30 mins during the funeral service, before making our way via the A61 towards Chesterfield and on to Brimington Crematorium for the Committal service at 1.50pm

Many thanks from Robert and the team at Hoult's.

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

Mrs Irene Elizabeth Kerry of Clay Cross has sadly passed away aged 79.

Born in Grassmoor and a resident of Clay Cross for around 60 years, Irene started her working life as a sewing machinist at John Smedley’s in Clay Cross. She then became a cleaner at TSB, Greenacres, Clay Cross Works (Biwater), then Powersports, all in Clay Cross, until her retirement.

Her interests included sitting outside in her garden, watching television soaps and gameshows, also spending time with her family.

Irene leaves behind her husband Godfrey (Goff), son Paul, daughter Jane, son-in-law Phil, grandchildren Alex, Reece and Holly, great-grandchild Isabelle.

The funeral service takes place on Wednesday 17th December 2025 1.10pm at Chesterfield Crematorium.

Anyone wishing to find out any further information regarding our services, please call us on 01246 851194.

28/11/2025

This week we have had some lovely gifts and messages brought into us from families. Our team really appreciate your kindness thank you very much, the biscuits wont last long.

28/11/2025

William Harry Pettit.

The family would like to thank all family and friends who attended the funeral and for the kind messages and support we have received during this sad time.

Thank you Richard for writing beautiful poems for dad, Clare for all her support in helping organise dad’s funeral her amazing love and support she’s given us on dad’s passing.

Thank you to Kate Bailey, Emma, Sophie, Leanne and Winnie district nurses who looked after dad. Mandy, Marie and Amy, (Heart Team). Emu ward doctors and nurses who looked after dad at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

Thank you to Jonathan Reeve for an amazing service.

Thank you to Rachel and Oilwells Nursery for the beautiful flowers.
A very big thank you to everyone at J.R Hoults for the 1st class professional service can’t thank you enough for giving our dad a send off we wanted to give him, despite the weather. Robert don’t have enough words thank you for what you did for dad’s funeral.

A big thank you to Karen who drove the horses absolutely amazing what she did for us.

Donations in memory of Ashgate Hospice raised £564.80 thank you to everyone who donated.

Thank you to Zan and Ash also the staff at the Old English, Clay Cross for the lovely buffet.

Rest in peace Harry missed by all who loved him ###