Nigel Guilder Ltd

299 reviews

Independent, family-run funeral directors in Eastleigh, serving the local community with personal, compassionate funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Jacqueline Illsley 9th Mar 2023

I have never had to organise a funeral before and the first time I do it was for my beloved mum.  I am so very grateful for the help, support and care I received by John and from his colleagues too.  John kindly and respectfully helped me to plan my mums funeral, kept in touch and went out of his way to contact me every couple of days. His help and guidance was second to none and his friendly and honest approach to all areas of my mums funeral was outstanding. Thank you so much for making an incredibly upsetting and hard time in my life so much easier. 

Robert Smith 9th Mar 2023

Nigel Guilder Ltd gave us a very professional and respectful service, offering helpful advice at all points of the process. Natalie was a calm and reassuring presence throughout, nothing was too much trouble. Thoroughly recommended.

Fiona Langdown 28th Feb 2023

Nigel and his team are always kind compassionate and professional. The care they took of my father and attention to details were exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble. I would advise any one who needs a funeral director to go to Nigel Guilder.

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

Nathan House,
27 Hursley Road
Chandler's Ford
Hampshire
SO53 2FS

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 023 8001 6195

About Us

Nigel Guilder Ltd funeral directors in Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, have been serving the local community with personal, thoughtful funeral arrangements since 2006. Nigel and his professional, fully qualified staff are ready to help with every aspect of organising your loved one's funeral.

Whether your loved one wanted a full religious service of any faith or denomination, or they requested a humanist service or non-religious celebration of life, Nigel Guilder Ltd is able to assist. You can choose from a wide variety of coffins, caskets and urns, including wood veneer and hardwood models through to eco-friendly options such as willow, wicker, bamboo and cardboard.

Nigel Guilder Ltd can provide modern black funeral transport including hearses and limousines and are also able to offer more unique options such as a horse-drawn hearse, vintage lorry hearse, motorcycle hearse and others. If you need help or advice with memorials both new and existing, Nigel Guilder Ltd can provide it.

The Chandler's Ford funeral home of Nigel Guilder Ltd has a peaceful chapel of rest in which you can say your final goodbyes to your loved one. There are also comfortable arrangement spaces where you can discuss funeral arrangements in private. The funeral home is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with 24/7 support available via telephone. Should you prefer a home visit, that can also be booked.

Call Nigel Guilder Ltd today and discover more about the services they offer and how they can help in arranging the perfect send off for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jacqueline Illsley 9th Mar 2023

    I have never had to organise a funeral before and the first time I do it was for my beloved mum.  I am so very grateful for the help, support and care I received by John and from his colleagues too.  John kindly and respectfully helped me to plan my mums funeral, kept in touch and went out of his way to contact me every couple of days. His help and guidance was second to none and his friendly and honest approach to all areas of my mums funeral was outstanding. Thank you so much for making an incredibly upsetting and hard time in my life so much easier. 

  • 5 Robert Smith 9th Mar 2023

    Nigel Guilder Ltd gave us a very professional and respectful service, offering helpful advice at all points of the process. Natalie was a calm and reassuring presence throughout, nothing was too much trouble.
    Thoroughly recommended.

  • 5 Fiona Langdown 28th Feb 2023

    Nigel and his team are always kind compassionate and professional. The care they took of my father and attention to details were exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble. I would advise any one who needs a funeral director to go to Nigel Guilder.

  • 5 Lynda Middleton 28th Feb 2023

    We couldn’t have asked for a better service. Natalie listened to everything we wanted and we got exactly what we requested, from the silver hearse and limousine to our brilliant celebrant, David Adcock, who we would highly recommend. 

  • 5 Greg Read 26th Feb 2023

    Natalie at Nigel Guilder is fabulous, kind, caring and empathetic as well as being someone that I felt showed true kindness and love in her work ❤️xxxx

  • 5 Mark English 26th Feb 2023

    During a difficult time Nigel Guilder's were caring, efficient & a great support. Natalie was attentive all our concerns & needs. Excellent professional service.

  • 5 Evelyn Snow 26th Feb 2023

    From start to finish Natalie guided my dad, sister and myself through the whole funeral arrangements, they had thought of everything nothing was to much trouble. We have never had to do this before and Nigel and his team made the whole process for my mums service simply lovely for her and us.
    Thank you all so very much.

  • 5 Jean Cross 25th Feb 2023

    I’d like to thank John and staff at Nigel Guilders for the exceptional service, you all made what was a very sad time go so smooth . 
    Thank you 
    Jean , Carin & Stephen Cross

  • 5 Marc Milliken-Smith 25th Feb 2023

    Excellent and caring help at a very difficult moment in our life.

  • 5 David Reynolds 24th Feb 2023

    Excellent service nothing was too much trouble for John 

  • 5 Simon Merryman 6th Feb 2023

    Thankyou to your wonderful caring staff for doing both Mum's and Dad's funerals.

  • 5 Simon Veal 30th Jan 2023

    Professional and thoughtful
    Thank you

  • 5 Jo Cruse 29th Jan 2023

    Nigel I would certainly recommend others to use your service. John introduced himself straight away as did your female staff. The care and attention given to me and my family was excellent and nothing was too much for them.

  • 5 Valerie Standfield 26th Jan 2023

    A warm yet professional service and felt assured that everything would be taken care of.  Very appreciative of the kind and sensitive manner we received at all times.

  • 5 Elaine Stonham 20th Jan 2023

    I can’t praise Nigel Guilder and his team enough. John initially met with the family and guided us through the whole process with respect, empathy and absolute professionalism, keeping us informed at every stage. Nigel was with us on the day of the funeral and was supportive and professional throughout. Thanks also to the limousine driver and the Pall Bearers. I would definitely recommend.

  • 4 Steve White 20th Jan 2023

    An efficient and compassionate service.

  • 5 Pam Barber 7th Dec 2022

    We cannot speak highly enough of everyone at Nigel Guilder and would not hesitate to recommend them. They made what could have been a difficult task so much easier and helped at every step including the design and content of the order of service, the music and recommendation of a celebrant who was also excellent. They kept us informed and updated every step of the way and on the day itself performed their duties with compassion and dignity. Thank you all so much.

  • 5 Elaine Thomas 6th Dec 2022

    From the moment I talked with them, they were very professional and helpful. 
    They met all our needs and made the day an excellent journey for our loved one. 
    Thank you from all the family. 

  • 5 Michelle Pemberton 9th Nov 2022

    The staff were all so attentive to our requests and made a sad day much easier to deal with. Natalie made sure everything went to plan with timings and was fully supportive throughout. I would recommend using Nigel and his team at a time of sadness.

  • 5 Lucie Parsons 5th Nov 2022

    Thank you for all your guidance and thoughtfulness during a difficult time.  The service was lovely and went very smoothly.  Nigel Guilders, and John looked after us very well.

  • 5 Bernard Wilson 3rd Nov 2022

    Five Stars says it all.

  • 5 Tina Dine 3rd Nov 2022

    A VERY PERSONAL SERVICE

  • 5 Alan King 3rd Nov 2022

    A very professional yet personal service. They listened to us and carried out our wishes exactly as we requested.
    I would certainly recommend them.

  • 5 Elizabeth Leathem 17th Oct 2022

    Following the sudden and unexpected death of my father, we asked Nigel Guilder to take care of all of the funeral arrangements. From my initial call to the funeral itself, Natalie provided a kind, professional and empathetic service. At a time when grief can feel overwhelming and an emotional rollercoaster, we felt very supported and our needs valued. In the run up to the cremation, Natalie guided us through the decisions that needed to be made giving us time and space to think through our options. At the cremation service, her presence was reassuring and discreet allowing us to grieve and reflect on the life we had lost. With an elderly mother in poor health, it is only a matter of time before we will be going through this again and we will have no hesitation in turning to Nigel Guilder to help us in our time of need.

  • 5 Claire Shortland 17th Oct 2022

    We are so glad that we used Nigel Gilder for Ruth Taylor’s funeral. We were treated with kindness and compassion by all the staff we had dealings with. 

    A big thank you to Natalie in particular. She was outstanding.

    We recommend Nigel Gilder’s unreservedly. They are simply the best.

Address
Nathan House,
27 Hursley Road
Chandler's Ford
Hampshire
SO53 2FS

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Jacqueline Illsley 9th Mar 2023

I have never had to organise a funeral before and the first time I do it was for my beloved mum.  I am so very grateful for the help, support and care I received by John and from his colleagues too.  John kindly and respectfully helped me to plan my mums funeral, kept in touch and went out of his way to contact me every couple of days. His help and guidance was second to none and his friendly and honest approach to all areas of my mums funeral was outstanding. Thank you so much for making an incredibly upsetting and hard time in my life so much easier. 

Robert Smith 9th Mar 2023

Nigel Guilder Ltd gave us a very professional and respectful service, offering helpful advice at all points of the process. Natalie was a calm and reassuring presence throughout, nothing was too much trouble. Thoroughly recommended.

Fiona Langdown 28th Feb 2023

Nigel and his team are always kind compassionate and professional. The care they took of my father and attention to details were exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble. I would advise any one who needs a funeral director to go to Nigel Guilder.

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