The 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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The world is never the same when a cultural icon dies, but few could have expected the effect that the death of Princess Diana, 25 years ago today, could have had on British society, writes Anthony Topley. Certainly, in our line of work her...
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Having swapped a career in retail to take up her first role in the funeral industry, our latest recruit Hannah Chapman reckons she has definitely made the right choice. “I’m finding the work really fulfilling,” she says, after starting her work...
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Now that the days of the COVID lockdown is well behind us, it was nice to take part once again in a tradition that has become an unmissable part of our summer – the Brinsley Coffin Walk. Taking place last Saturday, the event was held to pay...
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