Current Funerals
These are the current funerals that we are arranging. Click on a name to see the funeral arrangements.
Lord Hattersley, Roy Sydney George
Sadly passed away on 13th June 2026, aged 93 years. He will be greatly missed. A private funeral will take place, donations for The Salvation Army may be given through our website or cheques may be sent to J W & J Mettam Ltd, Granby Croft, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1ET.
HOWLETT, James Brian
Sadly passed away on 9th June 2026, aged 88 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all his family. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 2nd July 2026 at 2:15pm at Chesterfield Crematorium. Donations if desired can be made to The Alzheimer's Society at mettamfunerals.co.uk/. Enquiries to J W & J Mettam Ltd, Granby Croft, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1ET.
BELLIS, John Andrew David
Formerly of Nidd, North Yorkshire
Born 30.11.1954
Passed away suddenly at home on 31.5.2026 at Ashford-In-The-Water, Derbyshire
Funeral Service to be held at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, Sheffield. S8 0HP. On 29th June, 10.30am
Bright ties please for male mourners!
For any further enquires please contact
J.W & J. Mettam Funeral Directors, Ambrose House, Granby Croft, Bakewell, Derbyshire. DE45 1ET
TEMPEST, David Walker
Of Baslow
sadly passed away on the 1st June 2026,
aged 97 Years.
A Much-loved Gentleman who will be deeply missed by his family and everyone that knew him
David's funeral service will take place at St Anne's Church, Baslow on Thursday 25th June 2026 at 11:00am
Family flowers only, please but donations in memory of David may be made to Blythe House
via our website www.Mettamfunerals.co.uk
Enquiries to J W & J Mettam Ltd, Ambrose House, Granby Croft, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1ET. 01629 812114
PICK, Elizabeth June
Of Bakewell,
Passed peacefully in her sleep at her home on 28th May 2026
Aged 86 years.
Known as a kind and generous person, deeply loved by her family and held in high esteem and affection by friends.
Funeral Service to be held at All Saints Church, Bakewell on
Tuesday 30th June at 12.30pm.
Donations in memory of Elizabeth are being received for MIND
These may be given online: www.mettamfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity 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.”