Gillotts Funeral Directors, Heanor

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

Latest Verified Reviews

David Parkin 20th Jun 2024

I found Gillotts Funeral Directors were very easy to deal with as they have a local branch which was better to visit than deal over the phone. They explained what would happen at the funeral and also found a celebrant to take the funeral. Everything went as well as it could on the day and I would recommend Gillotts to anyone in need of their services.

Lynn Stanton 20th Jun 2024

Absolutely marvellous service,Anthony guided us through every step of the way. At such sad times the respect they have shown to my husband was excellent.Thank you .

Peter Cork 25th May 2024

The team at Gillotts Heanor, lead by Anthony have been amazing and provided great support to the family during an incredibly difficult and emotional time for us. They did everything possible to make the process building up to my wife’s funeral as smooth and painless as possible. Their recommendation for a celebrant proved to be excellent and the service was exactly what we wanted for my wife. Thank you Anthony and your team.

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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 David Parkin 20th Jun 2024

    I found Gillotts Funeral Directors were very easy to deal with as they have a local branch which was better to visit than deal over the phone. They explained what would happen at the funeral and also found a celebrant to take the funeral.
    Everything went as well as it could on the day and I would recommend Gillotts to anyone in need of their services.

  • 5 Lynn Stanton 20th Jun 2024

    Absolutely marvellous service,Anthony guided us through every step of the way. At such sad times the respect they have shown to my husband was excellent.Thank you .

  • 5 Peter Cork 25th May 2024

    The team at Gillotts Heanor, lead by Anthony have been amazing and provided great support to the family during an incredibly difficult and emotional time for us. They did everything possible to make the process building up to my wife’s funeral as smooth and painless as possible. Their recommendation for a celebrant proved to be excellent and the service was exactly what we wanted for my wife. Thank you Anthony and your team.

  • 5 Simone Farrow 23rd May 2024

    Sympathetic, faultless and caring 

  • 5 Adrian Poole 17th May 2024

    Fantastic care and consideration shown by all of the staff with a special thank you to Helen. They made a very dark time easier to deal with, they provided more than just a service. Thank you.

  • 5 Dihanne Beer 29th Apr 2024

    Perfect

  • 5 Julie Kirton 26th Apr 2024

    Extremely satisfied with the service provided. Thank you to Gillotts for taking such care and attention at such a difficult time. Our family have been using this company for generations. I recommend them without reservation.

  • 5 Julie Needham 19th Apr 2024

    I recently lost both of my parents within 3 months of each other. The team at the Heanor branch were absolutely fantastic, very caring, respectful and nothing was too much trouble. They carried out the funerals for both of my parents, and I cannot praise them highly enough for the care they showed to both my parents and all of our family during what was a very difficult time. 

  • 5 Jennifer Clarke 19th Apr 2024

    I found gillots very accomodating and approachable as we arrangdd Anns funeral. Things got complicated when the daughters turned up after 10 years. It could have got very difficult but thanks to Anthony and the team we where able to throw oil on troubled waters and peace was most important.As a palliagive care nurse i have experienced many dificult situations but with common sense and understanding it usually wins the day.

  • 5 Stephen Hibbert 15th Mar 2024

    Very helpful staff 

  • 5 Joanne Page 4th Mar 2024

    The service was 100% excellent they were kind and supportive in every way possible I would recommend Gillots Funeral Directors too anyone very very professional in everything they did for use

  • 5 Gemma Clarke 3rd Mar 2024

    Amazing couldn't have done it without your support.

  • 5 Nicholas Russell 2nd Mar 2024

    Very good service for my dad Peter Russell every thing went well thank you

  • 5 Allan Snowball 1st Mar 2024

    Excellent service from start to finish. Well informed at every stage of process. Highly recommended. Staff very helpful.

  • 5 Lisa Bellamy 28th Feb 2024

    Throughout the preparation of our mum's funeral, Gillotts helped us in a most caring, sensitive and professional manner and they ensured everything ran smoothly on the day.

  • 5 Jill Richards 20th Feb 2024

    Anthony has been arranging funerals for our family for many years. His personal attention and understanding of the family's wishes is very well considered and his professionalism is much appreciated at times of sadness and loss.

  • 5 Lance Walker 19th Feb 2024

    Excellent service. Helen was professional and caring. Credit to Gillotts

  • 5 Dale Cockell 16th Feb 2024

    Gillotts funeral care was second to none, every thing was taken care off by  them,
    The funeral went ahead  smoothly ,
    We were very appreciative to detail and care,
    Thank you

  • 5 Diane Weller 16th Feb 2024

    Caring from start to finish and beyond.

  • 5 Jane Walker 9th Feb 2024

    We wish to express our sincere thanks for your highly professional services concerning the funeral of John Norman Brown.
    You carried out all our wishes to a very high standard. You where friendly and compassionate with a very sensitive approach to all you did.
    We are very grateful for your concern which made the process much easier to bare with our regards
    Jane Steven and the Brown family

  • 5 Brian Marks 8th Feb 2024

    Everything went smoothly and according to plan. Jane could not have had a more fitting celebration. Particular thanks to Helen who answered all my questions and nothing was too much trouble. Thanks again.

  • 5 Patricia Snowdon 7th Feb 2024

    Very professional service-would highly recommend.
    Extremely supportive on the day.

  • 5 Natasha George 7th Feb 2024

    Absolutely outstanding service.
    This is our fourth time using Gillotts.
    Anthony and his team always makes a difficult time a lot less stressful and they genuinely care in the service they provide.
    Would not go anywhere else.

    Thank Anthony and his wonderful team xxx

  • 5 Jonathan Stainsby 7th Feb 2024

    Excellent service, great people. Exceptional in every way.

  • 5 Colin Sanby 12th Dec 2023

    The help and guidance from beginning to end was excellent. The arrangements were sorted quickly and our worries were eased with all the help we received.

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

David Parkin 20th Jun 2024

I found Gillotts Funeral Directors were very easy to deal with as they have a local branch which was better to visit than deal over the phone. They explained what would happen at the funeral and also found a celebrant to take the funeral. Everything went as well as it could on the day and I would recommend Gillotts to anyone in need of their services.

Lynn Stanton 20th Jun 2024

Absolutely marvellous service,Anthony guided us through every step of the way. At such sad times the respect they have shown to my husband was excellent.Thank you .

Peter Cork 25th May 2024

The team at Gillotts Heanor, lead by Anthony have been amazing and provided great support to the family during an incredibly difficult and emotional time for us. They did everything possible to make the process building up to my wife’s funeral as smooth and painless as possible. Their recommendation for a celebrant proved to be excellent and the service was exactly what we wanted for my wife. Thank you Anthony and your team.

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