He reckons he has helped thousands of families say farewell to their loved ones during his career, and last week our very own long-serving Alan Winfield called it a day after an incredible 45 years in the industry. Alan Winfield, a familiar face...
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Kirstie Holmes at the Kimberley branch of Gillotts Funeral Directors No two days are the same in the life of a funeral arranger but for Kirstie Holmes the grieving families will always be at the heart of everything she does. Kirstie is based at...
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A total of £2,500 has been donated to local food banks across the region following our most successful festive remembrance campaign ever. The campaign involved Gillotts inviting families to visit its office to leave messages to their departed...
Read life storyThe thought of saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy. Whether you’re planning a funeral for yourself or for a family member, it can be an incredibly emotional and stressful time. At Gillotts Funeral Services, we understand the importance of...
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JODIE Wardle – who works at our branch in Main Street, Kimberley – has spoken of how she was inspired to become a funeral arranger after seeing the care and attention that went into organising the final send-off for her beloved...
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It’s been a number of years since we held a Christmas service of remembrance to bring families who’ve lost loved ones together, but this Sunday we’ll be gathering one again – and everyone is invited. Taking place at St Mary’s Church, Greasley...
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Our Heanor funeral home drew a bumper crowd when it launched its 2022 Christmas tree charity appeal last week and now it’s the turn of our Stapleford office to unveil its tree this weekend. The event will take place tomorrow from 2pm until 4pm...
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This year, Gillotts are once again promising to help put food on the table of local families by raising money for local foodbanks through our memorial Christmas tree charity appeal. Our Heanor branch will kick things off as the town council turns...
Read life storyFive years after we introduced a range of colourful ties for our funeral staff to wear, this month we moved into the world of animal-print fashion as we helped a family say goodbye to their mum. The result of the family’s special request, the...
Read life storyAt Gillotts Funeral Directors, we recognise and share the feelings of grief and sadness throughout the country during this time of national mourning. On Monday 19th September, the day of the Queen’s Funeral, we will be honouring the...
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