At Gillotts Funeral Directors, we understand that saying goodbye is never easy. For over 150 years, our independent, family-run funeral business has supported families in the towns and villages across the districts of Broxtowe, Amber Valley, Erewash and Ashfield with a compassionate, personalised funeral service, tailored to celebrate the lives of loved ones with dignity, respect, and care. Every individual is unique, and a funeral should reflect that. Whether you’d prefer a traditional service, a celebration of life, a direct cremation, or an eco-friendly funeral, we work with you to honour your loved one’s wishes.
We’re here to help you
Call us on 0800 470 1130 day or night.
We’re available 24/7 for immediate assistance.
Our funeral homes
We have five funeral homes, located in Eastwood, Heanor, Kimberley, Stapleford, and Selston. You can visit any of our locations, or call us on 0800 470 1130 to discuss your needs.
We’re here every step of the way
If you have lost a loved one, or are beginning to think about a funeral because a loved one is unwell, our team of funeral professionals is here to help and support you through this emotional time and answer your questions.
From the first phone call to the final farewell, we will guide you every step of the way.
Why families choose Gillotts
Gillotts is a trusted local independent funeral director. We’ve been serving our local communities of Eastwood, Heanor, Kimberley, Selston and Stapleford for more than 150 years.
Our down to earth and caring approach means that people feel reassured and comforted that we are here to help them through this difficult time.
Local families return to us generation after generation because they know we treat their loved ones with the same dignity and respect as we would our own family.
And our team of funeral professionals are all local people who live in, and are part of, the communities we serve.
We care enormously about the families we help and the people who rest in our care. Funeral directing is more than a job to us, it is an honour to be trusted to care for and arrange the final send-off for someone. And to help a grieving family at such a difficult time.
We’re here to help you
Call us on 0800 470 1130 day or night.
We’re available 24/7 for immediate assistance.
How we help
Most people have never had to arrange a funeral before, so we understand that when a loved one dies you are likely to feel distressed and anxious.
There are many things to be done and decisions to be made about the funeral. And it’s our job to help you every step of the way.
Firstly, we will bring your loved one into our care and they will rest at one of our funeral homes in Eastwood, Heanor, Kimberley, Selston or Stapleford.
We will then meet with you to discuss the funeral arrangements, helping you decide on the type of send-off your loved one would have wanted.
We will show you choices and options so you can make informed decisions based on your needs, wishes and budget.
And then we will take care of all the arrangements on your behalf. On the day of the funeral, we’ll be there for you and will ensure everything goes ahead just as you wanted it to.
What our clients say about us
We are honoured that many of our clients send us thank you cards and write online reviews for us. Just like this one.
“We are honoured that many of our clients to send us thank you cards and write online reviews for us. Just like this one . We would like to say a huge thank you to all of you. The way you looked after Mum and took care of us, from our first telephone conversation, Mum’s funeral, and beyond. Thank you for making Mum’s final day a perfect day” – The Beer Family.
You can read more online reviews from our clients on Funeral Guide.
- Eastwood funeral home reviews
- Heanor funeral home reviews
- Kimberley funeral home reviews
- Stapleford funeral home reviews
- Selston funeral home reviews
We’re here to help you
Call us on 0800 470 1130 day or night.
We’re available 24/7 for immediate assistance.
Funeral Plans
Planning ahead for your own funeral is a practical and sensible thing to do. It doesn’t just ease the burden of your family having to make decisions about the type of funeral you might have wanted, or having to find the money to pay for the funeral. It ensures your wishes are honoured and everything runs smoothly when the time comes.
With our funeral plans, you can outline your preferences clearly and pay towards it in advance, relieving your loved ones of added stress. Your money is held in an individual whole of life assurance policy by a trusted national plan provider, Ecclesiastical Planning Services. And you secure our services as your funeral director, to arrange the funeral when the time comes.
Find out more about our funeral plans.
Our history
Whilst our five funeral homes in Eastwood, Heanor, Kimberley Selston and Stapleford united under the Gillotts name in 2015, our business origins are as two local independent family funeral businesses; Gillotts Funeral Directors and the Eastwood Funeral Partnership.
The Eastwood Partnership can trace it’s origins back to the Victorian Era. And three of the four business partners (Barry and Elaine Hutsby and daughter Joanne) are from this side of the family business.
Anthony Topley, our other business partner, is son-in-law to the previous owner John Gillott, known as Jack. Jack retired from the family business in 1992 and Gillotts Funeral Directors was purchased by the Eastwood Partnership. Anthony has been part of the business since 1986.
With the origins of the two sides of the family business located in Eastwood and Heanor, over the years other funeral homes have been opened in Stapleford (in 1986), Kimberley (in 1997) and Selston (in 2016) to further support local families in these communities.
We also serve families further afield in right across Broxtowe, Amber Valley, Erewash and Ashfield including the towns of Ripley, Belper, Ashfield, Alfreton and Long Eaton.
Over the years, our name has changed but the family business approach has always stayed at the heart of what we do which is why we remain as a respected and trusted funeral director that families can rely on.
Families know and trust that we will look after them and their loved ones with the highest degree of care and consideration, supported by personal touches that make all the difference.
Read more about the history of Gillotts.
Useful information
We have a number of downloadable guides and information sheets to help you with arranging a funeral and planning ahead with a pre-paid plan. This includes our Standardised Price List which the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority require all funeral directors to publish). Click here to view our guides.
Get in touch
Whether you need our help to arrange a funeral today, or are thinking ahead and want to plan your own funeral in advance, our friendly team of funeral directors are here to guide you every step of the way.
Call us on 0800 470 1130 day or night
We’re available 24/7 for immediate assistance.