Nigel Guilder Ltd

262 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

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.

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.

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.

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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 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.

  • 5 Sarah Colenutt 13th Oct 2022

    We've sadly had to used Nigel Guilder twice in 2 months, and we are so very grateful for their care, support and thoughtfulness during such a sad and difficult time. Johns attention to detail goes above and beyond. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for their services.

  • 5 Yvonne Jurd 6th Oct 2022

    All the staff at Guilders  were very friendly and welcoming.

    For my friends funeral plans I had John to guide and help me through this unknown and also sad time.
    John was amazing so helpful, knowledgeable and caring.
    Everytime I went into the funeral directors I felt looked after and cared for.

    Many Thanks for all your support and time.
    yvonne jurd 

  • 5 Robert Ball 5th Oct 2022

    John at Nigel Guilder handled my Father’s funeral sensitively and professionally and we were very happy with the send-off that he was given. We used Nigel previously for my mother’s funeral eight years ago and would not hesitate to recommend their services to others.

  • 5 Richard Avery 2nd Oct 2022

    Nigel Guilder staff handled all the arrangements for my mother's funeral in a very professional, capable way. Natalie did a fine job making the arrangements and directing the team on the day of the funeral with warmth and courtesy. The same was true of their handling of my father's funeral 10 months earlier. I would highly recommend this firm.

  • 5 Nick Peluso 2nd Oct 2022

    I would not hesitate to recommend Nigel Guiders Ltd.
    My brother and I wanted our much loved mum’s funeral to reflect every aspect of her life . A thank you to John for making a difficult time so much easier.  The day was absolutely flawless and everything was handled professionally with the utmost care. 
    Nothing was to much trouble and they always had time to see us and speak to us. We are very grateful to John and the team for providing mum with the send off that she deserved. 
    Thank you for everything you did . it was a sad day, but it felt very special for mum. Your attention to detail was exceptional. 

    Thank you 

    Nicandro and Antonio 

  • 5 Jon Ellis 24th Sep 2022

    Natalie at Nigel Guilder was absolutely fantastic and a great help guiding us through the whole process. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough 

  • 5 Sara Parsons 23rd Sep 2022

    I would not hesitate to recommend Nigel Guilders Ltd! My sister and I wanted our lovely dads funeral to reflect every aspect of his life. We wanted it to be colourful, joyful and unique to him. Natalie, our Funeral Director went above and beyond to ensure that this happened. The day was absolutely flawless and everything was handled professionally but with the utmost care and attention to detail. Nothing was too much trouble and she always had time to see us and speak to us. We are very grateful to Natalie and the team for providing dad with the send off that he deserved!

  • 5 Jenny Vine 20th Aug 2022

    My team leader was Natalie.  she guided us through every stage of the process, and  made it so easy with kindness and sympathy, allowing us time for reflection and decision making!  On the day, she was amazing, letting us know exactly when to move forward and when to just stay back for a moment. 
    It was perfect, it went totally as planned! I am delighted. 

  • 5 Martin Hume 11th Aug 2022

    The funeral service provided by Nigel Guilder completely removed any stress associated with arranging the funeral of our father. The initial meeting was compassionate and sensitive to our wishes. The suggestions for the location, the celebrant and the wake were excellent. At every point we were kept informed.
    I cannot recommend them highly enough. They were instrumental in making a day we were dreading in to a lovely celebration our our fathers life.

  • 5 Samantha Pirkhoffer 1st Aug 2022

    Wonderful care from start to finish 

  • 5 Gemma Fulford 25th Jul 2022

    Nigel Guilder has now organised three funerals for me. They were initially recommended to me and I am happy to recommend them in turn. I wouldn’t go anywhere else now (although I hope I don’t have to for quite some time to come). Each funeral has been well organised with no problems.  Arranging a funeral can be such a tough thing but Nigel and John seamlessly manage everything that needs to be organised and guide you through each stage with kindness, respect and a very welcoming style.They have a lot of local knowledge. I felt totally confident that each family member was well cared for leading up to each funeral. All the team are helpful and easy to speak to. I received regular updates via telephone and email and it felt like nothing was ever too much trouble. I highly recommend Nigel Guilder. 

  • 5 Peter Colenutt 25th Jul 2022

    I cannot recommend the team high enough and will always be so very grateful to John for making a difficult time so much easier. Thank you for everything you did, it was a sad day, but it felt very special for Mum. Your attention to detail was exceptional.

    Thank you, Peter

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

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.

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.

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.

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