About Us

Josh & Fiona will be by your side, from that difficult first phone call, to helping you with all the arrangements, on the day of the funeral itself and beyond.

As an independent funeral director, we combine traditional values and beliefs, with a modern approach to make the funeral service a celebration of your loved ones life. We’re here for you, whenever you need us.

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Our History

Your local Funeral Director in Belper

The name Thomas Ryde goes back to the 1800’s when the firm of undertakers was situated at Bridge Foot, Belper Lane. Thomas’s son William Leonard subsequently took over the business, moving it to premises in High Street Belper.

During the 1900s, William’s nephew, Bill, took over the business, becoming the last member of the Ryde family to be involved in its running. In 1991, the business moved to its present premises at 35 Bridge Street, Belper.

The Jepson family acquired the business in 2001, bringing a tradition of funeral directing that now spans five generations. Today, the business continues under their ownership, with the local team providing personal care and support to families in Belper and the surrounding communities.