To mark her 20 years of working for us, we presented Helen Ellis with a long service certificate and some flowers. Helen started work for Gillotts in 1996 as a part time receptionist and funeral arranger at our Heanor office, and since then has...
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Our new Selston office is nearing completion, and will be open in early May. We’ve taken this photograph to celebrate all of the family businesses which have been part of the project, particularly the unusual number of father/son (or...
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This year’s Service was held on Sunday 6th December at St Mary’s Church, Greasley, and was attended by around 200 people. As part of the Service, people lit a candle in memory of a loved one, and each brought with them a flower which was made...
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Alan and Hazel have made a fantastic job of creating a Christmas-themed window display at our Stapleford office. The window reflects how Christmas can be a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one, and that cherished mementos can...
Read life storyThis year’s Brinsley coffin walk was a little different to the usual low-key affair, as it featured a full-sized coffin led by our Funeral Director Joanne Hutsby. The coffin walk, which is in its tenth year, has previously featured a miniature...
Read life storyAnthony and Joanne visited the Wilcox Limousines Factory recently to see how our hearses and limousines are manufactured. It was a fascinating insight into how the vehicles which we rely on every day are built. We were particularly impressed by...
Read life storyAmanda has joined the team at Gillotts Funeral Service, Heanor as an office administrator and funeral arranger. Amanda is working alongside funeral directors Helen Ellis and Anthony Topley and is loving her new...
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