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.

Our Remembrance Christmas Tree We are pleased to let you know that our Remembrance Christmas Tree is safely back at the ...
16/12/2025

Our Remembrance Christmas Tree

We are pleased to let you know that our Remembrance Christmas Tree is safely back at the Matlock office.

If you’d like to add a memory to the tree in honor of a loved one, you are more than welcome to visit during office hours and do so.

If your unable to get to the office but would like a bauble hanging, please give us a call
or message us on here and we will happily pop one on for you.

11/12/2025

Last night we held our Christmas Memorial Service at Matlock Town Football Club.

A special thank you to our entire team — not only those involved in the service last night, but everyone from our reception team through to our funeral operatives. We couldn’t do what we do without you.

We’d also like to thank Zuzia Goddard and Rev. Richard Reade for their words of hope and guidance at what can be a difficult time of year.

A big thank you as well to members of Darley Dale Band for leading us in the carols.

Thank you to Lewis and all the staff at the club for looking after us so well.

And finally, thank you to everyone who came along to remember their loved ones with us.

We wish you all a very peaceful Christmas.

Best Wishes

The Jepson Family ❤️

Gloria Jean Dobinson of Matlock Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 25th November 2025 in the company of her famil...
09/12/2025

Gloria Jean Dobinson of Matlock
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 25th November 2025 in the company of her family and surrounded by love.

They will miss her every day, but are thankful to have had so much happiness, kindness, and laughter. Gloria was a truly magical, one-of-a-kind individual and the most wonderful Wife, Mum, and Grandma anyone could possibly wish for.

Gloria’s funeral service will be held at St Helen’s Church, Darley Dale, DE4 2GL on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 11.30am. All are welcome to attend the funeral and join in celebrating the life of a wonderful lady.

Immediately following the service there will be the opportunity for you to continue sharing your own memories of Gloria with a tea at St Helen’s Church while the immediately family depart for a private committal.

Further refreshments will be held at Claire Dobinson School of Dancing, DE4 2HX once the family have returned from the crematorium and you are warmly invited to join them there.

Donations in Gloria’s memory will benefit Weston Park Cancer Hospital, Sheffield and may be left as you leave church or online at greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations/

Reminder: Christmas Memorial Service – Tomorrow EveningA gentle reminder for those attending our Christmas Memorial Serv...
09/12/2025

Reminder: Christmas Memorial Service – Tomorrow Evening

A gentle reminder for those attending our Christmas Memorial Service on Wednesday 10th December at Matlock Town Football Club.

📍 Matlock Town Football Club
🕕 Arrival from 6:00pm
🎼 Service 7:00–8:00pm
☕ Complimentary refreshments to follow

The evening will include moments of reflection, carol singing, brass band music, and the opportunity to place a bauble on our memory tree in honour of your loved ones.

Parking Information:

🚗 Parking at the football club is strictly limited to pre-booked disabled spaces only.

Additional parking is available next door at the Cricket Club.

We look forward to seeing you there.

This Christmas, we are proud to sponsor one of the beautiful stars shining at Ashgate Hospice. ✨Each year, these stars l...
08/12/2025

This Christmas, we are proud to sponsor one of the beautiful stars shining at Ashgate Hospice. ✨

Each year, these stars light up the hospice in honour of the patients, families, and staff who show such strength, compassion, and love during the most difficult of times. It is a privilege for us to support Ashgate and the extraordinary work they do for our community.

We hold the deepest admiration for the hospice and everyone connected to it. Their care brings comfort and dignity when it is needed most, and we are grateful to play a small part in supporting their vital work.

Our star shines in tribute to them all.

✨ Final Reminder – Christmas Memorial Service ✨As we approach our Christmas Celebration of Life next Tuesday, we wanted ...
04/12/2025

✨ Final Reminder – Christmas Memorial Service ✨

As we approach our Christmas Celebration of Life next Tuesday, we wanted to share a final reminder for those who may still wish to attend this evening of remembrance and reflection.

While many seats have now been reserved, a few spaces do still remain for those who would like to join us.

📅 Date: Wednesday 10th December
🕕 Time: Arrival from 6:00pm | Service 7:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Venue: Matlock Football Club

This heartfelt service will include carol singing, brass band music, and quiet moments of reflection — offering comfort and connection at what can be a difficult time of year.

Light refreshments will be served following the service.

To reserve your place, please click the link below.

Reserve Your Place Here

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-celebration-of-life-tickets-1961745045239?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Thank you to everyone who joined our bereavement meet up today. It was incredibly moving to hear each of your stories — ...
02/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our bereavement meet up today.

It was incredibly moving to hear each of your stories — shared through tears, laughter, and the many ways we all try to cope.

We’ll be hosting the group at Mad Hatter, Matlock once a month, and everyone is welcome to join us. 💛

Date to be confirmed very soon.

🌿 Bereavement Meetup – Tuesday at Mad Hatter, Matlock A short post to remind you about our upcoming Bereavement Meetup t...
29/11/2025

🌿 Bereavement Meetup – Tuesday at Mad Hatter, Matlock

A short post to remind you about our upcoming Bereavement Meetup this Tuesday at The Mad Hatter, Matlock. This is an open, welcoming space for anyone navigating grief, offering the chance to connect, share, and learn about the support available in our local community.

✨ Meet our guest therapists:

Billie Rose Therapy and Well-being Billie Rose – A compassionate counsellor with experience supporting the bereaved at Ashgate Hospice, now in private practice. Billie offers support with grief, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, and more. She’s also created a series of Online Self-Help Courses, providing accessible counselling-level support from home at an affordable price.

Sue McDonald Complete Wellness Collective – A local support group leader who partners with Complete Wellness Collective. Sue creates safe and welcoming spaces where people can connect, share, and heal together.

Sarah Kallend Heart and Head Space – Owner of Heart and Head Space, Sarah offers a holistic and nurturing approach to supporting people through grief, making sure the journey feels deeply personal and compassionate.

Our event isn’t about selling services or promoting any one approach—it’s about bringing people together. You’ll have the chance to meet the faces behind these incredible services, learn about the support available locally, and hopefully find something that resonates with you or someone you care about.

We hope to see you there if you feel this event is for you! No need to RSVP just come along, we will be in the log cabin at the back. Coffee & Refreshments on us.

Hazel TOPLIS, sadly passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on 18th November 2025, aged 87 years. She is dearly loved...
26/11/2025

Hazel TOPLIS, sadly passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on 18th November 2025, aged 87 years. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all her family.
Funeral service at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Friday 12th December at 1:00pm. Family flowers only please and donations in memory of Hazel 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.

25/11/2025

PLEASE NOTE over the next few months the District Council will be inspecting and testing memorials in managed cemeteries and closed churchyards where we have a responsibility for health and safety. It is a legal requirement that all memorials are stable.

The process typically involves a visual inspection for damage and a gentle hand-pressure test to check for instability.

Following the test, if a headstone is found to be unsafe it will be laid down. We appreciate this is a sensitive matter and we will always notify the registered deed holder.

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Matlock
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