Current Funerals

These are the current funerals that we are arranging. Click on a name to see the funeral arrangements.

HOWARD Graham Stuart

On 25th July 2026, Graham formerly of Buxton passed away peacefully at the Royal Stoke Hospital, aged 60 years. Loving brother of Ian and a cherished uncle. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Peter’s Church, Fairfield on Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 2pm. By request of the family please wear bright clothing. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Graham for Cancer Research UK may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

HOLLAND Malcolm

On 26th July 2026, Malcolm of Buxton passed away peacefully at home, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Ann, loving father of Craig and father-in-law of Jenny, a cherished grandad of Daisy and Wilf, a dear brother-in-law of Carol, Janet and Toni, and a much-loved uncle of Carla and Marisa. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. John’s Church, Buxton on Monday 17th August 2026 at 2pm followed by a private committal. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Malcolm for Parkinsons UK or Dementia UK may be given at the service or sent to: R. W Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6 LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

JONES Zena

On 23rd July 2026, Zena of Buxton formerly of Tideswell, passed away peacefully at The Hadon Hall Care Home, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Ian, loving mother of David, Debby and Patrick, a cherished mamma of five grandchildren and their partners and eight great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. John The Baptist Church, Tideswell on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 3pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Zena for Cancer Research UK or Air Ambulance may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations By request of the family please wear bright clothes.

BOLTON Neil

Neil of Buxton died at home unexpectedly 18th July 2026. Neil will be hugely missed by his beloved children Ben, Sam & Grace, his loving Partner Justyna and her son Jacob, his Grandson Joseph, his sister Alison and his wider family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Christ Church, Burbage on Friday 28th August at 10am followed by refreshments at The Cavendish Golf Club. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Neil for The Christie or Blythe House Hospice may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056

STEPHENS Geoffrey Thomas

On 25th July 2026, Geoff of Peak Dale passed away peacefully at The Lodge Care Home, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Ann, loving father of the late Lita and Alan, stepfather of Janet, Trisha, Lynne, Paul and the late John, a cherished grandad, great grandad and great great grandad. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Geoff for Blythe House Hospice may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

BYRNE Philip James “Jim”

On 14th July 2026, Jim of Buxton passed away peacefully, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Barbara, loving father of Michael and Pippa, father-in-law of Phil and Suzii, and a cherished grandad of Harry, Jack and Louis. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jim for Blythe House may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

BARROW Patricia

nee Kilroy On 13th July 2026, Pat of Buxton and formerly of Salford passed away peacefully at The Argyle Care Home, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Les Barrow, loving mother of David and Paul, and a cherished granny of Seth, Arlo and Jude. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Buxton on Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 1pm followed by committal at Macclesfield Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Pat for Blythe House Hospice may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

LOWTHER Barry

On 10th July 2026, Barry of Buxton passed away peacefully at home, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Valerie, loving father of Alison, Sandra and Jo, father-in-law of Pete and Tony, a cherished grandad of Steph, Sam, Josie, Jack, William, Charlotte, Ralph and Elliott and a great grandad of Sienna and George. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Buxton Methodist Church on Thursday 13th August at 1:30pm followed by burial at Buxton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Barry for Derbyshire Wildlife Trust may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

FRITH Peter

On 10th July 2026, Peter of Buxton passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Anne, loving father of Stephen and the late Joanne, a cherished grandad of Jake and Emily and a much-loved brother of Len. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday 7th August 2026 at 2:45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Peter for Cancer Research UK may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

COOPER Valerie May

On 7th July 2026, Val of Buxton passed away at home, aged 78 years. Loving mother of Tracy and Jenny, mother-in-law of Kevin and Dave, a cherished grandma of Jessica, Thomas, Ben, Samuel and Charlie, and a much-loved sister of John. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 10:45am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Val for Help for Heroes and Air Ambulance may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

HIGTON Mary

On 6th July 2026, Mary of Buxton passed away peacefully at Stepping Hill Hospital, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm and Tony, loving mother of Darren and stepmother of Marion and the late Trevor & Kevin, a cherished gran of Sam and Charlie and a much-loved sister of David and Geoff. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday 31st July 2026 at 3:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Mary for The Guide Dogs for the Blind may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

COAKLEY Andrew

On 21st June 2026, Andrew of Buxton passed away peacefully at home, aged 60 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday 28th July 2026 at 3:30pm. Donations in memory of Andrew for Air Ambulance may be given at the service or sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 7LT or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

JACKSON Pauline

On 2nd July 2026, Pauline of Buxton passed away peacefully at The Lodge Care Home, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Karen, Fiona and the late Dawn, a cherished grandma of Ben, Dan, Jack and Izzy. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St. Anne’s Church, Bath Road on Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 1:30pm followed by a private committal. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Pauline for St. Anne’s Church (any cheques payable to Buxton PCC) may be sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street, Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

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Testimonials

What our families say

“Thank you to all the staff at R.W. Percival for the excellent service you have provided for myself and family at this very sad time.”
Elaine Johnston

Testimonials

What our families say

“Thank you to all the staff at R.W. Percival for the excellent service you have provided for myself and family at this very sad time.”
Elaine Johnston