Chesterfield District
If someone has died in the Chesterfield District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.
This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.
Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.
Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.
You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.
Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.
All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews
0.5 miles away
“Great that a local business can take the time to sit and listen to whatever you need to say. Many thanks to Sally for arranging dad's funeral with the utmost understanding, sympathetic advice and professionalism.” — Diane G.
“They create such a calm, supportive environment and truly go above and beyond for people during incredibly difficult moments. A credit to their profession.” — Kristina C.
0.7 miles away
“Their attention to detail, their care and support were first class through what was a difficult time for me and my family. Without doubt, I highly recommend Wetton Funeral Services.” — Richard C.
“Losing a loved one is incredibly hard but Wettons Funeral Directors took the stress out of every detail of the funeral arrangements for us. They were superb from start to finish.” — Carol M.
0.9 miles away
“Had to restrict certain people from seeing my Dad — our instructions were carried out by Chas Widdowsons with the utmost respect. Caring and compassionate. Nothing is too much trouble for these very professional people.” — kevdavid94
“Teela and team at Chas Widdowson's made the whole experience bearable. It was lovely to be guided through everything by such experts and know everything would be done properly with care and compassion. I couldn't have asked for better service from going through the initial planning to the funeral itself.” — RafikiJax
1.7 miles away
“My mother and myself were treated with the most upper respect. They were very kind. I could not fault the funeral — it did my mother proud.” — Sharon M.
“We honestly can't thank Sam and the team enough. Excellent service from the start, calm and peaceful environment for dad to rest.” — Michelle J.
1.7 miles away
“Great care was taken to ensure that the funeral was exactly as we wanted it to be. Support available in the lead up to the funeral day, staff were empathetic and supportive.” — Carole D.
“From the very beginning we were treated with the utmost respect and our wishes accommodated. On the day itself the service and care was very efficient and dignified. I would recommend them without a second thought.” — Julie M.
2.1 miles away
“All requests, from setting up a live stream to negotiating with the church, were handled efficiently and cheerfully. Lara and Simon were welcoming, courteous, had a lovely sense of humour and made things run very smoothly.” — Helen M.
“Nothing has been too much trouble and you have been fine ambassadors for the industry, really providing us all with comfort, attention and experience to make my Dad's passing as smooth as it could be.” — Mark H.
2.2 miles away
“Mark offered the ultimate in professionalism, service, empathy and any other quality that one might require at a similarly sad time. Mark, I cannot thank you enough. You are a gentleman.” — Stephen C.
“Care was shown from fetching John home to taking him to his final resting place and for the personal touches in between. Forever grateful.” — lisa m.
2.4 miles away
“Jo have been 1st class from start to finish with dealing with my mums funeral, can't fault them.” — Carol N.
“Although what they do is a business it isn't like that. They genuinely care and want to help you make sure everything is how you want.” — Gemma T.
2.5 miles away
“Thank you to Paul Wilson and colleagues of Staveley for their help, guidance and support from beginning to end during our sad loss. Nothing was too much trouble, very friendly, caring and professional service.” — Pat S.
“Even the bearers who carried my mum were lovely, and a credit to their profession. Paul and his team made things as good as they possibly could be and all the family thank him wholeheartedly.” — Kate M.
4.4 miles away
Meet John, John, Liz +1
Family funeral directors serving Holymoorside & Chesterfield since 1913, offering personal, caring funeral services.
4.5 miles away
Meet Barry, George, Julie
“Many thanks to George and the staff for a wonderful service — you did my dad proud.” — Lorraine M.
“Julie was amazing — she helped us plan the funeral and guided us through the process in a professional and caring way. The whole family appreciate the assistance and guidance she provided.” — Steve D.
4.5 miles away
Meet David
“Your help with guiding us on what to do and what was needed was excellent, and on the day your team were very caring and it all went very smoothly. I highly recommend Andy and the team of professionals at Dunhams.” — Marica K.
“Never having used a funeral directors before, they spoke me through everything, from explaining next steps when they took him into care right through to organising the whole funeral and arranging placing of the ashes two months after his death.” — Chloe H.
Free tools
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