Current Funerals
These are the current funerals that we are arranging. Click on a name to see the funeral arrangements.
ATTENBORROW, Janet
The family of Janet are very sad to announce her passing on the 6th October 2026, she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends
Funeral Service to be held at Chesterfield Crematorium on Friday 30th October at 2.15pm
Donations in memory of Janet will benefit Guide Dogs For The Blind
For any further information please contact J.W & J. Mettam, Ambrose House, Granby Croft, Bakewell. DE45 1ET. Telephone 01629 812114.

FLETCHER, Hylda Mary
sadly passed away on 30th September 2026, aged 102 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all her family. Funeral service to take place at St. Giles Church, Great Longstone on Thursday 5th November at 11:30am. Donations if desired can be made to Blythe House at mettamfunerals.co.uk/. Enquiries to J W & J Mettam Ltd, Granby Croft, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1ET.

LAWRENCE, Lily
sadly passed away on 2nd October 2026, aged 97 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all her family. Funeral service to take place at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium on Wednesday 28th October at 2pm. Donations if desired can be made to Alzheimer's Society at mettamfunerals.co.uk/. Enquiries to J W & J Mettam Ltd, Granby Croft, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1ET.

LORD, Patricia Ann
Passed away peacefully at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on Tuesday 29th September 2026, aged 83 years.
Pat will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.
Pat’s funeral service will be held at St Michael & All Angels Church, Sheldon, on Thursday 29th October at 11:00am.
Following the church service, the family will be returning to The Cock & Pullet Pub for a reception, where family and friends are welcome to join them in remembering Pat.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in Pat’s memory will be gratefully received on behalf of Alzheimer’s Society and Guide Dogs for the Blind, and may be given in person at the service.
Donations may also be made online at www.mettamsfunerals.co.uk/donations.
All enquiries Tel: 01629 812114.

HENSHAW, Geoffrey Thompstone
sadly passed away on 20th September 2026, aged 85 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all his family. Funeral service to take place at St. Anne's Church, Baslow on Tuesday 27th October at 10:30am, followed by a private cremation service. Donations if desired can be made to Chaplaincy Derbyshire and Ashgate Hospice at mettamfunerals.co.uk/. Enquiries to J W & J Mettam Ltd, Granby Croft, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1ET.

COOPER, June
The family of June are very sad to announce her passing on the 18th September 2026 aged 95 years. June will be sadly missed by all her family and friends
Funeral Service will take place on Monday 26th October at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium at 10.30am
For any further information please contact J.W. & J. Mettam, Ambrose House, Granby Croft, Bakewell. DE45 1ET. Telephone - 01629 812114.
NEEDHAM, Jane Anne
Of Bakewell, sadly passed away on Saturday 26th September 2026, aged 69 years.
She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Janes’ funeral service will take place at All Saints Church, Bakewell on Thursday 22nd October at 13:30PM
Donations in memory of Jane are being received for the "Breast Cancer Research" these may be given online: www.mettamfunerals.co.uk/donations or cheques payable to "Jepson Funerals Ltd" may be sent to J.W & J. Mettam, Ambrose House, Granby Croft, Bakewell, DE45 1ET.

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Testimonials
What our families say
“Thank you so much for all that you did to make my dear husbands funeral a dignified and gracious one, and for all the help, care and comfort accorded to me. I am most grateful to you, your staff and all at J. W & J. Mettam. You were such a great help to me, and I send you my heartfelt and sincere thanks for everything.”
Testimonials
What our families say
“Thank you so much for all that you did to make my dear husbands funeral a dignified and gracious one, and for all the help, care and comfort accorded to me. I am most grateful to you, your staff and all at J. W & J. Mettam. You were such a great help to me, and I send you my heartfelt and sincere thanks for everything.”