G. Gilbert Funeral Service
Independent funeral directors in Kirkby in Ashfield, serving bereaved families with bespoke funeral arrangements.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
G. Gilbert Funeral Directors in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, is a family run business which offers bespoke funeral arrangements with expert guidance. The team of professional and compassionate staff are proud to care for your loved one and help you with every step of arranging a funeral, from filing documents to aftercare and bereavement support.
Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, G. Gilbert can help you plan the perfect farewell. You can choose from a range of coffins, including traditional hardwood, cardboard, wicker and bespoke designs. G. Gilbert specialises in traditional, Victorian horse-drawn hearses, with a choice of black, white, or silver, complete with carriage drivers in full Victorian attire.
G. Gilbert Funeral Directors is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a 24-hour telephone service. The modern funeral home in the heart of Kirkby in Ashfield has a peaceful chapel of rest for you to say goodbye to your loved one in privacy. They are happy to arrange home visits and out-of-hours appointments on request.
Call G. Gilbert Funeral Directors now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise how the team eased the burden of arranging a funeral during an already difficult time. They describe the service as professional and caring from the initial phone call through to the funeral day itself, with staff taking time to listen to what families wanted and attending to every detail with dignity and respect.
Families repeatedly mention that nothing was too much trouble, whether coordinating with other funeral directors, arranging special requests, or being available to discuss concerns. Several describe the thoughtfulness of small gestures that made the day run smoothly and brought comfort to grieving relatives.
Many families return to express gratitude for the personal support they received, noting that staff made them feel genuinely cared for during one of the most difficult times of their lives.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
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Professional Standards
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NAFD Member
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What they do
- Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
- Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
- Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
Latest Verified Reviews
Hayley Harris 9th Sep 2026
Thank you so much for caring for my Dad & helping our family through the most heartbreaking time, really appreciate your professionalism & kindness.
Deborah Herberts 28th Jul 2026
Absolutely Brilliant, very professional , courteous and respectful from start to finish, this is the second time we've used them and we'll be having them for all upcoming funerals in the future.
Collette Elliott 24th Jun 2026
From the moment we first met Gemma, we knew we had made the right choice. Losing our son Tyler was the hardest thing we have ever faced, but Gemma’s kindness, compassion, and genuine care helped us through every step of the process. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she treated both our son and our family with such dignity and respect. Her support, understanding, and attention to every detail gave us great comfort during an incredibly difficult time. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better service. We will always be grateful to Gemma and the whole team for giving our son such a beautiful and fitting farewell. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Lee & Collette Elliott ❤️