Gillotts Funeral Directors, Eastwood

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

Latest Verified Reviews

David Hort 30th Mar 2026

Always an amazing service, so far they have buried my Grandma, Stepdad and mum, they make everything so nice and simple

Stella-Louise Twyford 30th Mar 2026

Truly amazing team, their dedication and care are second to none! Every need met with very high standards you made my grandsons last day truly special, we could never thank you enough and Claire you are a truly exceptional human being you did everything for our little boy and we can’t thank you enough!!! 

David Buckley 3rd Mar 2026

I had a complicated funeral to sort out and the people here made it easier and informed me how they could help which in a difficult time was fantastic, I would like to thank all of you for the help you gave. Thanks again Dave 

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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

154 Nottingham Road
Eastwood
Nottinghamshire
NG16 3GG

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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

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

In 1867, Star Livery Stables on Victoria Street in Eastwood began providing horse-drawn hearses to local undertakers. The business continued to hire vehicles to undertakers throughout a wide area for many decades, until in the 1970's it became a fully fledged funeral service. In the 1980's it moved to its current location on the main road in Eastwood. Over the years, the business has grown to five funeral homes, through a merger with Gillotts Funeral Service - a long-running business in Heanor, and by opening satellite funeral homes in Stapleford, Kimberley and Selston.

As a true family business, the partners of the business are directly involved with its day to day operation of the funeral home. The partners are Barry and Elaine Hutsby, who have grown the Eastwood side of the business since the 1970's when they joined forces with Elaine's Aunt and Uncle, their daughter Joanne, and Anthony Topley, whose father-in-law founded the Heanor funeral home.

Gillotts Funeral Directors, Eastwood has its own fleet of modern and reliable Jaguar hearses and limousines, and can also arrange for bespoke transport such as horse-drawn hearses and motorbike hearses.

Gillotts Funeral Directors, Eastwood is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and on Saturdays from 9am to 12.30pm, with a 24-hour telephone 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 Hort 30th Mar 2026

    Always an amazing service, so far they have buried my Grandma, Stepdad and mum, they make everything so nice and simple

  • 5 Stella-Louise Twyford 30th Mar 2026

    Truly amazing team, their dedication and care are second to none! Every need met with very high standards you made my grandsons last day truly special, we could never thank you enough and Claire you are a truly exceptional human being you did everything for our little boy and we can’t thank you enough!!! 

  • 5 David Buckley 3rd Mar 2026

    I had a complicated funeral to sort out and the people here made it easier and informed me how they could help which in a difficult time was fantastic, I would like to thank all of you for the help you gave.
    Thanks again Dave 

  • 5 Joy Smith 2nd Mar 2026

    Always pleasant and helpful with a caring and considerate manner.

  • 5 Helen Lofts 24th Feb 2026

    We have used Gillotts for both of our parents funerals and cannot fault their service. From initial meeting through to the funeral itself, they are helpful and kind and treated our parents with such dignity and respect.
    Thank you Joanne & team

  • 5 Rubina Savage 23rd Feb 2026

    Gillets could not have been more supportive. They were empathetic and professional in their approach. The funeral was everything I hoped for. They went above and beyond what I expected. 

  • 5 Nigel Beer 23rd Feb 2026

    Excellent and very personal service
    Thank You

  • 5 Elizabeth Bonser 20th Feb 2026

    Fantastc job well done so pleased with everything you did for us thanlkyou.

  • 5 Susan Peggs 19th Feb 2026

    The staff were all amazing and very helpful especially Joanne. Very professional. They adhered to our unusual wishes brilliantly making Maria's funeral one to be remembered by all.

  • 5 Louise Baker 18th Feb 2026

    I was treat with the utmost dignity and respect, talked through everything I needed to do and answered any questions I asked. I was not made to rush to any decisions. They performed their dutys with the dignity the day needed. I felt supported by them through every step of the way.

  • 5 Marilyn Smith 17th Feb 2026

    Caring, professional service. Thank you!!

  • 5 Georgina Godfrey 7th Feb 2026

    Our beloved Dad passed away at Christmas after a terrible illness which was incredibly traumatic for our family. Dad was treated with care, dignity and respect from the outset. Gillots were thorough, thoughtful, and compassionate and set our expectations along the way. They really helped to set our minds at ease. Claire was amazing, very patient and understanding and made some much appreciated suggestions and tweaks along the way and was always very respectful of our opinions and wishes. The celebrant chosen (Josh Wood) was also incredible with such attention to detail and again very patient and thoughtful. The funeral itself was respectful and dignified and I have the peace of mind that Dad was given the best possible send off and would have been proud as he hadn't expressed his wishes. At such an upsetting time we felt extremely supported. I can't recommend Gillots highly enough.

  • 5 Ruth Smith 30th Jan 2026

    Excellent service, very compassionate and understanding staff, never felt hurried or rushed. Claire was especially nice, kind and helpful.

  • 5 Robert Harris 26th Jan 2026

    Fantastic service from Joanne, Claire and all the team at Gillotts Eastwood. Extremely caring, friendly and efficient. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

  • 5 John Drabble 17th Jan 2026

    I never would have thought that strangers could become almost good friends in a short period of time. The guys here are amazing and nothing is too much and nothing is a silly idea. They are compassionate as well as giving a real human touch in such a difficult time. 

  • 5 Tony Roberts 30th Dec 2025

    All the staff at Gillots Eastwood served our wishes perfectly and with profesionalism and respect for us and our loved one. Our requests were fulfilled which we were /are grateful for. Every aspect of the funeral and all related services were handled efficently but also with compassion. Thankyou to everone involved.
    Would definetly recommend.

    Tony, Eleanor and Laura.

  • 5 Carol Coleman 11th Dec 2025

    I can’t thank the staff at Gilliotts Eastwood enough for the care , compassion and attention to detail they showed us as a family on the passing of our Mum x Nothing was too much trouble they treated mum and us with dignity in the most professional manner . At this most difficult time it’s nice to be able to trust people when you’re grieving - Thank you from all jeans family , forever grateful

  • 5 Elaine Wilkins 11th Dec 2025

    Gillotts have been absolutely fantastic. We have lost both of parents within a couple of months of each other and with both of them we used Gillotts.

    They are extremely professional, explain everything so clearly and are very sensitive to how you are feeling. Every single person that we have met there have been amazing and so helpful.

    I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for support and help during a very difficult time.

  • 5 Mary Calladine 27th Nov 2025

    Attention paid to details in order for everything to run smoothly on the day
    caring attitude of all the staff

  • 5 Susan Oliver 25th Nov 2025

    Gillotts were so very kind, understanding and professional.  Completely took the weight of our shoulders when organising our aunts funeral. Full of good advice which helped us to plan the perfect send off. Everything went like clockwork a fabulous celebration of her life. Joanne was a fantastic guide.

  • 5 Trevor Lee 24th Nov 2025

    Very professional and supportive. Care was taken to understand our needs and carried out the funeral process with efficiency and kindness.

  • 5 Calandra Hatton 22nd Nov 2025

    I cannot thank the team at gillots enough. They alway's go above and beyond and offer so much support during these extremely difficult times. Special mention to Claire, Joanne and Julie for going that extra mile for me and my family yet again.

  • 5 Pat Roe 8th Oct 2025

    A really smooth and well done Funeral.

  • 5 Steve Dockrell 25th Sep 2025

    From start to finish, Jo and the team have been really helpful and made a sad day a day of celebration, the pic film they made really captured Lorraine as we knew, thanks

  • 5 David Geary 15th Sep 2025

    I found all Gillotts staff in Eastwood very professional, helpful and kind both in the funeral planning and on the actual day. The family and friends who attended were particularly impressed with the service itself and thought the celebrant did a wonderful job. I would certainly recommend Gillotts to anyone in a similar situation in the future.

Address
154 Nottingham Road
Eastwood
Nottinghamshire
NG16 3GG

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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 Hort 30th Mar 2026

Always an amazing service, so far they have buried my Grandma, Stepdad and mum, they make everything so nice and simple

Stella-Louise Twyford 30th Mar 2026

Truly amazing team, their dedication and care are second to none! Every need met with very high standards you made my grandsons last day truly special, we could never thank you enough and Claire you are a truly exceptional human being you did everything for our little boy and we can’t thank you enough!!! 

David Buckley 3rd Mar 2026

I had a complicated funeral to sort out and the people here made it easier and informed me how they could help which in a difficult time was fantastic, I would like to thank all of you for the help you gave. Thanks again Dave 

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