Nigel Guilder Ltd

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Cecily Sutton 28th Mar 2026

John was all that one could wish for in a funeral director.Compassionate and careing, In all a splendid service.

Peter Gordon 21st Mar 2026

I can’t praise Nigel Guilders highly enough. We recently entrusted them with our dear Mums arrangements and the service we received was nothing short of superb! These occasions are always difficult enough for the nearest and dearest of those departed to cope with but Guilders made the whole procedure as painless as it possibly could be. The staff were incredibly friendly and warm while still maintaining the highest degree of professionalism, nothing was too much trouble and everything from start to finish was very polished and without any hiccups whatsoever. It seems obvious to say now but they have earned my highest recommendation. Peter G.

Roderick Rogg 21st Mar 2026

We were very impressed with Nigel Guilder's service, whom we have now used twice. By sheer coincidence at the time of the funeral, we were driving past their premises just as the hearse was leaving for the crematorium. We witnessed a display of respect and dignity that was unplanned. Seeing the manner in which they operate when they do not expect anyone to be watching was quite touching. They were professional yet friendly and would not hesitate to recommend them.

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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

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 Cecily Sutton 28th Mar 2026

    John was all that one could wish for in a funeral director.Compassionate and careing, In all a splendid service.

  • 5 Peter Gordon 21st Mar 2026

    I can’t praise Nigel Guilders highly enough. We recently entrusted them with our dear Mums arrangements and the service we received was nothing short of superb! These occasions are always difficult enough for the nearest and dearest of those departed to cope with but Guilders made the whole procedure as painless as it possibly could be. The staff were incredibly friendly and warm while still maintaining the highest degree of professionalism, nothing was too much trouble and everything from start to finish was very polished and without any hiccups whatsoever.
    It seems obvious to say now but they have earned my highest recommendation.
    Peter G.

  • 5 Roderick Rogg 21st Mar 2026

    We were very impressed with Nigel Guilder's service, whom we have now used twice.

    By sheer coincidence at the time of the funeral, we were driving past their premises just as the hearse was leaving for the crematorium. We witnessed a display of respect and dignity that was unplanned. Seeing the manner in which they operate when they do not expect anyone to be watching was quite touching.

    They were professional yet friendly and would not hesitate to recommend them.

  • 5 Ben Farndon 19th Mar 2026

    Everything was very supportive and professional throughout, would recommend.  

  • 5 Heather Pickett 18th Mar 2026

    Great service,

  • 5 Jennifer Heal 18th Mar 2026

    Professional and sensitive staff

  • 5 Ian Hayes-Anderson 18th Mar 2026

    Thoughtful compassionate staff cared for us as a family at a very difficult time. Highly recommended 

  • 5 Michael Feast 18th Mar 2026

    Very kind and thoughtful  would recommend 

  • 5 Tim Larkin 18th Mar 2026

    Expertly handled from start to finish. Thank you John and team.

  • 5 Chris Thornton 8th Feb 2026

    The service offered by Nigel Guilder and his team was excellent. The service was both professional and compassionate. Their support made what was a very difficult time a little easier. Many thanks.

  • 5 James Eagles 29th Jan 2026

    Nigel Guilder Ltd. provided my family & I the very best service for my father's funeral. From the very first contact with them, we were treated with compassion & respect by a small team of wonderful & kind people. They took the time to listen to our specific requests, to ensure that my father's wishes were respected & went above & beyond in seeing them carried out.

    The funeral itself was a beautifully curated tribute to my father, which the team worked so hard to arrange. That so many attendees commented on it is testament to their work & we will remember it for many years to come.

    For the entire duration of the process, the team at Nigel Guilder Ltd. were always available to answer any question, discuss any detail or issue & provided my family & I with a great deal of comfort, both from their compassion & in the knowledge that we were in good hands. My gratitude to them all is immeasurable & I would recommend them to anyone in need of a funeral director's services.

  • 5 Alison Clements 26th Jan 2026

    We have used Nigel Guilder Funeral Directors several times in the last couple of years. Each Service has gone smoothly and to plan.
    The Team are wonderful - kind, friendly and Professional.
    We were very grateful for their excellent support at a difficult time.
    Ali C

  • 5 John Elliott 20th Jan 2026

    Nigel Guilder Ltd were recommended by a family friend and we are very pleased with the service they provided.

    They took care of all arrangements after consulting our family on our preferences. They were easily approachable for guidance and were able to recommend local services, such as florists, that we used. They introduced us to a celebrant who was a pleasure to work with and officiated at a service which was well received by our family and other mourners.

    The whole process went very smoothly and based on our experience we strongly recommend Nigel Guilder Ltd.

  • 5 Caroline Rand 19th Jan 2026

    Nigel Guilders have been brilliant both for my Father and my Mother. Dad during Covid. I could not have got through such loss without them. Thank you to the whole team.

  • 5 Alison Egerton 15th Jan 2026

    Professional and kind, they supported us throughout the planning and the day of mum's funeral. Provided an excellent service.

  • 5 Nicholas Bracegirdle 14th Jan 2026

    During this terrible time for all of us, Sarah and her team were sensitive, caring and simply magnificent. She helped us choose a wicker casket that was perfect for Caroline and guided us through all of the procedures leading to Committal at Test Valley.  She helped us with the very difficult matters of how she should be dressed and also arranged for the Orders of Service to be printed so effectively and carefully by the Print Room under Craig's guidance. The Limosines and hearse were carefully organised and we sent Caroline off in great style. Thank you Sarah!

  • 5 Linda Nicholson 14th Jan 2026

    Very good service Nothing too much trouble

  • 5 Robert Ellery 14th Jan 2026

    Brilliant and personal care for my mother, would recommend to friends and family. Thank you.

  • 5 Carole Davies 14th Jan 2026

    Wonderful family run Funeral Directors

    Our Daddy died last year and Nigel Gilders were there for our family from beginning to end nothing was to much trouble

    Thank You

  • 5 Sally Garrod 14th Jan 2026

    Sarah was brilliant, so kind, compassionate and caring. It was a difficult time and I was struggling to take everything in, but Sarah was so patient with me and explained things in a calm and gentle manner. Everything ran smoothly. I would definitely recommend Guilders

  • 5 Jane Sellwood 14th Jan 2026

    John was very understanding and supportive in guiding us through a very emotioal and difficult time.
    Thank you John and team.

  • 4 Patricia Pearce 14th Jan 2026

    They were very considerate, and efficient.

  • 5 Richard Wykes 30th Nov 2025

    When visiting the office we were made to feel relaxed by Sarah, and not rushed at a very difficult time for us. The various options were carefully explained to us by Sarah, and the prices were clearly set out in the brochure we were handed.

    We were recommended a florist nearby, who turned out to be excellent, and we were very happy with the flowers provided.

    On the day of the funeral, all went smoothly.

    We would therefore highly recommend Nigel Guilder Ltd.

  • 5 Kathleen Austin 30th Jun 2025

    John at Nigel Guilder was extremely friendly and sensitive to our requirements whilst guiding us through arranging my husband's funeral. With his guidance everything went very smoothly. Many thanks to all at Nigel Guilders .

  • 5 David Hembury 27th Jun 2025

    Excellent service throughout! All the procedures carefully explained with very helpful and dignified guidance, such that the funeral itself was exactly as we requested. Well done and thank you.

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

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

Cecily Sutton 28th Mar 2026

John was all that one could wish for in a funeral director.Compassionate and careing, In all a splendid service.

Peter Gordon 21st Mar 2026

I can’t praise Nigel Guilders highly enough. We recently entrusted them with our dear Mums arrangements and the service we received was nothing short of superb! These occasions are always difficult enough for the nearest and dearest of those departed to cope with but Guilders made the whole procedure as painless as it possibly could be. The staff were incredibly friendly and warm while still maintaining the highest degree of professionalism, nothing was too much trouble and everything from start to finish was very polished and without any hiccups whatsoever. It seems obvious to say now but they have earned my highest recommendation. Peter G.

Roderick Rogg 21st Mar 2026

We were very impressed with Nigel Guilder's service, whom we have now used twice. By sheer coincidence at the time of the funeral, we were driving past their premises just as the hearse was leaving for the crematorium. We witnessed a display of respect and dignity that was unplanned. Seeing the manner in which they operate when they do not expect anyone to be watching was quite touching. They were professional yet friendly and would not hesitate to recommend them.

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