Chas Widdowson & Son Funeral Directors

31/10/2025

We want everyone to enjoy themselves with friends and family over the coming days, but please wrap up warm, be safe and take care. For those who regrettably need us, we are at the end of the phone 24 hours a day and ready to support you.

31/10/2025

We are very proud of our service and team, but it is always a moment of pride when families tell us how we made a difference. Thank you for entrusting us with your loved ones, it is such an honour.

31/10/2025

A lovely floral tribute this week from Hoods of Chesterfield. Flowers are a very personal choice and can be an excellent way to add that personal touch and a final gesture to a loved one.

25/10/2025

Don’t forget the clocks go back tonight! No matter what the hour, our team are only at the end of the phone to provide you with service and support.

24/10/2025

Very sad news to come from Ashgate Hospice this week about the services they provide and how our community may be affected. Let's all pull together and support where we can.

24/10/2025

There is still time to take advantage of our voucher offer, as a thank you for taking out a funeral plan with us. It's an ideal time to talk wishes and there is no commitment to purchase, just see what a plan is all about and how it can help in the future. Call us on 01246 889456 and we will be happy to help.

Loved ones choose us, families rely on us.

Secure your future before 30th November and receive a £50 gift card with direct cremation or £150 with an attended plan

Learn more at www.dignityfuneralplans.co.uk or call 08082 586 880

09/10/2025

We are very fortunate to have the services and support of Ashgate Hospice within our community. They can make such a difference to both individuals and families alike and their work is so much more than what happens on site at Ashgate itself. Please give them your support if ever you have the opportunity.

“Ray was mainly looked after in our home by the Virtual Ward team – this allowed him to stay where he was most comfortable, but it also gave him the security that a specialist team who knew his situation were on call to help him." - Helen Bell

This Hospice Care Week, we’re shining a light on the care that happens not only inside our hospice walls, but out in the community through services like our Virtual Ward. The service allows people with a palliative diagnosis to remain in their own homes while being supported by a team of specialist nurses, doctors and therapists.

Helen Bell talks about the round-the-clock support her husband, Ray, received from our Virtual Ward and the comfort the service brought to him in the final months of his life.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4vsjyadd

Pictured: Helen and Ray Bell with countryside in the background.

Hospice UK

03/10/2025

If you have been thinking about a funeral plan or would like more information, now is a great time to take advantage of our voucher offer. Give us a call and Janice and Andrea will be happy to spend some time talking through your wishes. Telephone 01246 889456

02/10/2025

Sometimes, words can bring comfort when we need it most. This National Poetry Day we think it’s fitting that we share a poem that hopefully resonates with many of the families we support. We invite you to share your own favourite poem or quote in the comments - something that brings peace, hope, or reflection.

30/09/2025

Congratulations to Robinson Bowls Club. We are proud to be one of their sponsors, it is a lovely friendly club and they are open to new members and supporters. Good luck for your next season.

Congratulations to our Robinson 'A' team, captained by John Blackwell, for achieving promotion in 2025 by finishing the runners-up of Div 3 of the competitive CCGBA Weds. Doubles bowls league. Well done all.

Pictured l to r (back): John Wattret, Ian Hollister, Marilyn Blackwell, Graham Browes,
(front): Barbara Stafford, Pete Sanderson, John Blackwell (captain), John Turner.
(not pictured): Linda Stewart

30/09/2025

We are committed to offering environmentally conscious options for families in Chesterfield. From biodegradable urns to coffins made from natural materials and sustainable floral arrangements, we help to honour lives while caring for the planet.

Ask us about our green funeral options 🌱

12/09/2025

The weather may be questionable, but we hope you make the most of it with family and friends. For anyone who may need our support, please be assured that our Funeral Director John and the weekend team are only a phone call away and ready to help you.