R & K Jepson Independent Family Funeral Directors

28/10/2025

April Wilkinson
On 11th October 2025 April sadly passed away at home, aged 63 years.
Dearly loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Tuesday 11th November at 11.00am.
Donations in lieu of flowers are invited for Cancer Research UK. These may be given at the service, online: www.jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to 'Cancer Research Uk' may be sent c/o R & K Jepson, Middleton House, 22 Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, DE4 4FB.

Call us on: 01629 822113 If you don’t feel ready to talk at the moment, send us your details and will get in touch with you soon.

28/10/2025

Bereavement Event – Tuesday December 2nd at Mad Hatter, Matlock

In the lead-up to our Bereavement Event, we’ve been spending time connecting with some of the wonderful local people who offer bereavement support in our area.

It’s been such an eye-opening experience — what we think bereavement support looks like is often just one small piece of a much bigger picture. There are so many approaches and caring individuals out there, each offering something a little different, meaning there really can be something for everyone.

Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting two lovely ladies who perfectly highlight this diversity:

✨ Sue McDonald – who runs local support groups in partnership with Complete Wellness Collective, creating safe, welcoming spaces for people to share, connect and heal together.

✨ Sarah Kallend – owner of Heart and Head Space, who offers a compassionate and holistic approach to supporting people through grief in a way that feels deeply personal and nurturing.

Our event isn’t about selling services or promoting any one approach — it’s about bringing people together. A chance to understand what local support is available, meet the faces behind these services, and hopefully find something that resonates with you or someone you care about.

We’re really looking forward to sharing this space with the community — and we hope you’ll join us.

17/10/2025

Chesterfield Crematorium – Open Day
Sunday 2nd November | 11:00am – 1:00pm

Have you ever wanted to learn more about what happens at your local crematorium?

The Open Day offers a welcoming and informative opportunity to:

• Trace the final resting place of a loved one or ancestor.

• Discuss the options available for the disposal of cremated remains.

• Find out about our memorial schemes to commemorate loved ones.

• Learn more about the cremation process and help dispel any common worries or myths.

During the event, the team will be available to answer your questions about cremations, burials, and funeral services. You’ll also have the rare chance to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the crematorium and see how everything works with care and dignity.

Tour times: 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, and 12:30pm
Please note: Booking is essential as group sizes are limited.

06/10/2025

Barbara Power of Wirksworth has sadly passed away aged 78 years.

The funeral service will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium on Monday 13th October 2025 at 11 a.m.

Family flowers only please but donations in lieu of are invited for Ashbourne Animal Welfare and may be given on the day or via our website
jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations/

03/10/2025

DILYS DOXEY
Of Wirksworth
On 18th September 2025 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 85 Years.
Wife of the late Ken and mum of Neil. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A private family cremation will take place prior to a Service of Thanksgiving for Dilys which will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Wirksworth, on Thursday 16th October at 12.30pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers are being received for The Alzheimer’s Society and Wirksworth & Middleton Cricket Club.
These may be given at the service, online: www.jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to ‘Jepson Funerals Ltd’ may be sent to R & K Jepson, Middleton House, 22 Coldwell Street, Wirksworth. DE4 4FB. Please wear whatever feels comfortable

01/10/2025

A message from Maureen & Keith ❤️

We are truly overwhelmed by the love shown to us both. Knowing that so many of you have taken the time to share such kind words and memories means the world to us.

Thank You

30/09/2025

A Platinum Celebration 💎

Tomorrow, we are so proud to celebrate a truly special milestone – Maureen and Keith Jepson’s Platinum Wedding Anniversary.

70 years of love and partnership is something truly remarkable, the postman was just as excited to deliver a very special letter all the way from King Charles!

Maureen and Keith are at the very heart of our story. Without them, Jepson Family Funeral Directors simply wouldn’t be where it is today. From their values, dedication, and vision, we now proudly serve our communities across 10 funeral homes, always carrying forward the care and compassion instilled by their generation.

From all of us – congratulations Maureen and Keith on this wonderful milestone. What an inspiration you are to us all.

We love you lots

The Jepson Family

25/09/2025

Today, our team stands together with compassion and care as we accompany a family beyond our premises to honor their loved one.

24/09/2025

Jane Eleanor Vinall
Of Wirksworth.
Passed away peacefully on 30th August 2025, aged 75 years.
Beloved wife of Richard, loving mum of Mark, Antony, and David and grandma of Harry, Poppy, Grace, Madeline, Olivia, Evelyn, Molly and Jacob. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Jane’s Funeral Service will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Wirksworth on Tuesday 7th October at 11.00am prior to private family interment. Donations in her memory will benefit Wirksworth Pre-School Playgroup.
These may be given at her funeral, online: www.jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to ‘Jepson Funerals Ltd’ may be sent to R & K Jepson, Middleton House, 22 Coldwell Street, Wirksworth. DE4 4FB.

23/09/2025

Richard Samuel Palin 'Sam'

Sadly passed away at Royal Derby Hospital on the 18th August aged 77.

He will be greatly missed by all his family, the people of his hometown of Wirksworth, and friends far away.

Funeral service to take place at St Mary's church, Wirksworth on Wednesday 24th September at noon.
Donations are invited for Hannage Brook Medical Centre and Ashgate Hospice.

10/09/2025

Sylvia Mary Allsop
Of Wirksworth
Passed away peacefully on 13th August 2025, aged 84.

Beloved wife of the late Malcolm and a much-loved mum, grandma, and great grandma, who will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Sylvia’s Funeral Service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel, on Friday 19th September at 2.30pm.

Donations in her memory will benefit Dementia UK and may be given at the funeral, online:www.jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to: R & K Jepson, Middleton House, 22 Coldwell Street, Wirksworth. DE4 4FB.

08/07/2025

Andrew Berry of Wirksworth has sadly passed away aged 78 years.

The funeral will take place at Wellspring Methodist Church on Thursday 24th July 2025 at 11.00am followed by interment at Steeple Arch Cemetery.

Donations will benefit Cancer Research UK and may be given online at jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations/

All enquiries to R & K Jepson - 01629 822113

Call us on: 01629 822113 If you don’t feel ready to talk at the moment, send us your details and will get in touch with you soon.