Gillotts Funeral Directors, Heanor

213 reviews

Independent family funeral directors in Heanor serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Lesley Anne Fidler 6th Mar 2025

Extremely caring and very professional.    Everything was dealt with in a very respectful way with a few laughs long the way.  Thank Anthony.  

Patrick Day 2nd Mar 2025

From start to finish we were well looked after by everyone at Gillotts, all the staff were caring and compassionate and understanding, they all go above and beyond to help you thro ... ugh a very difficult time in your life, i cannot recommend them highly enough to take care of you and your loved ones, excellent each and everyone of them ❤️ ❤️❤️ more

Marina Langley 24th Feb 2025

Absolutely FANTASTIC very well Pleased is not the word out of this world xx so many Thanks to all xxx

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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

1A Abbott Street
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7QD

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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: 01773 307916

About Us

Tracing their origin back to 1867, Gillotts Funeral Directors are an independent family funeral director in Heanor. They offer caring and compassionate funeral services to families in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, although they are also happy to conduct funerals further afield if requested.

The origins of the Heanor funeral home go back to the Second World War, when Ernest Brewin started a joiner's workshop and undertakers - at that time a common combination - on Abbott Street. His nephew Jack Gillott later bought the business from his uncle, and the business became Gillotts Funeral Service. Jack's son-in-law Anthony Topley joined him in the business, and in 1992 when Jack retired, the business merged with Eastwood & District Funeral Service, and Anthony became part of the newly formed partnership.

The team at the Heanor funeral home consists of funeral directors Anthony Topley and Helen Ellis, and Funeral Administrator Amanda Outram, who all have years of experience and will be on hand to guide you through every step of the funeral arrangement.

Gillotts Funeral Directors has its own fleet of modern and reliable Jaguar hearses and limousines, ensuring that you can travel with dignity and comfort to the funeral.

Gillotts Funeral Directors, Heanor is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a 24-hour service. Call now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Lesley Anne Fidler 6th Mar 2025

    Extremely caring and very professional.   
    Everything was dealt with in a very respectful way with a few laughs long the way. 
    Thank Anthony.  

  • 5 Patrick Day 2nd Mar 2025

    From start to finish we were well looked after by everyone at Gillotts, all the staff were caring and compassionate and understanding, they all go above and beyond to help you through a very difficult time in your life, i cannot recommend them highly enough to take care of you and your loved ones, excellent each and everyone of them ❤️ ❤️❤️

  • 5 Marina Langley 24th Feb 2025

    Absolutely FANTASTIC very well Pleased is not the word out of this world xx so many Thanks to all xxx

  • 5 Scott Spencer 12th Feb 2025

    My mum always wanted to use gillotts and I must say she was right. From the start to the end Anthony and his team were marvellous and so caring and understanding. They gave my mum a lovely send off which I'm forever grateful in those dark days. Thank you.

  • 5 Maureen Brown 9th Feb 2025

    Anthony & his team helped us through an extremely difficult time, they attend to every detail reassuring us at every stage. They guide you with care, compassion & I can highly recommend them.

  • 5 David Martin Vukajlovic - McBride 8th Feb 2025

    It was a lovely service from Helen and everyone that was involved in the help ,and a lovely coffin for Mary,and shirt finished it of and thanks

  • 5 Laura Cherry 8th Feb 2025

    Anthony really looked after us and gave us the perfect send off for my Dad. The team were always so quick to come back to you and complete tasks. It really made the whole process so much easier as I really did not have to worry about a single thing. Thank you again!

  • 5 Susan Swift 31st Jan 2025

    The funeral arrangements for my husband were for a direct cremation. Everyone was very kind and understanding.. our family has dealt with Gillotts for years .. with no problems whatsoever. If I ring for advice they answer straight away and sort everything out or offer sound advice. I would totally recommend them.

  • 5 Christine Hull 29th Jan 2025

    Reliable and professional. Very satisfied with all aspects of the service. Thank you.

  • 5 John Parker 29th Jan 2025

    All the family of Janet were impressed by the love, kindness and sensitivity of Anthony.
    Anthony is more than a Funeral Director, what he does is far more than a job to him, but a ministry.
    We thank him and the team at Gillotts for all they did for us.

  • 5 Mary Brown 8th Dec 2024

    Professional service,brilliant standards.Everything was as asked,Anthony put us at ease and nothing was any trouble for him.

  • 5 Tracy Roberts 5th Dec 2024









    I cannot recommend Gillott’s Funeral Directors highly enough. From the beginning, they were everything we could have hoped for: personal, professional, and deeply compassionate.




    My late mother had pre-arranged a funeral plan with them, and we discovered she had thoughtfully organized a number of surprises for us. The team ensured every single detail was carried out flawlessly. They treated her wishes with the utmost care and went above and beyond to honor them.




    Throughout the process, they offered immense support and showed genuine empathy, which made a difficult time much easier for our family. Their attention to detail and commitment to making the day special for us were remarkable.




    If you are looking for a funeral director who truly cares and delivers a service that feels both personal and meaningful, I wholeheartedly recommend you use Gillotts. 

  • 5 Deborah Waby 4th Dec 2024

    Thank you to Gillotts Heanor branch for their faultless service in caring for my late husband. 
    We were met with professionalism, care and compassion from collection of my loved one at home to the completion of the funeral. Anthony guided us through every step of the process and his recommendations met our family needs perfectly. A difficult journey was made easier by the way everything was taken care of by Anthony and the team. I will be forever grateful for your services.  

  • 5 Diane Meakin 3rd Dec 2024

    The staff at Gillotts were all very supportive. Anthony guided myself and the family professionally and with great care and kindness, he thought of everything.We can't thank him enough for all he did.They looked after Bryan and gave him a wonderful send off.

  • 5 Karen Seals 28th Nov 2024

    They were very helpful and went out of their way to make sure everything was just right.

  • 5 Lindsey Martin 28th Nov 2024

    So kind, caring and compassionate. They go above and beyond and are very helpful. Thank you for caring for our loved one. 

  • 5 Stephen Buxton 28th Nov 2024

    Excellent, everything was done really well and with understanding. We really appreciate all the help you have given us. Thank you. 

  • 5 Karen Holmes 25th Nov 2024

    Excellent really cared about the family whilst they were grieving 

  • 5 Paul Fletcher 17th Nov 2024

    Absolutely perfect. Professional, compassionate and friendly service from start to finish. Special thanks to Helen for guiding along the way.

  • 5 Vincent Moore 13th Nov 2024

    I would like to thank Andrew and the team for being so caring at such a distressing time.
    They went above and beyond in giving my mum a send off that she deserved. Thank you

  • 5 Tracey Saint 24th Sep 2024

    The standard of Service was to a high standard,I was given options, advice and comfort, whilst keeping profectional boundries. They were only a phone call away, nothing was too much for them. would highly recomend.

  • 5 David Corby 6th Sep 2024

    Anthony listened to all of our requests , the service delivered was exceptional, every aspect perfect and the send off for my late wife outstanding a real celebration of her life .

  • 5 Anthony Gaunt 6th Sep 2024

    A very professional and caring service was provided.
    All aspects of the funeral were taken care of for us.
    Thank you

  • 5 Janise Marriott 6th Sep 2024

    Professional and thoughtful throughout. Every detail was perfect.

  • 5 Gary Yeomans 21st Aug 2024

    What can i say so helpful from start to finish.First class service very sympathetic guided me through the process would highly recommend 🫶

Address
1A Abbott Street
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7QD

Open map

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

Lesley Anne Fidler 6th Mar 2025

Extremely caring and very professional.    Everything was dealt with in a very respectful way with a few laughs long the way.  Thank Anthony.  

Patrick Day 2nd Mar 2025

From start to finish we were well looked after by everyone at Gillotts, all the staff were caring and compassionate and understanding, they all go above and beyond to help you thro ... ugh a very difficult time in your life, i cannot recommend them highly enough to take care of you and your loved ones, excellent each and everyone of them ❤️ ❤️❤️ more

Marina Langley 24th Feb 2025

Absolutely FANTASTIC very well Pleased is not the word out of this world xx so many Thanks to all xxx

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