Gillotts Funeral Directors, Eastwood

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

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Colin Bailey 5th Jul 2026

As a family we want to say we were treated with care and compassion from the beginning to the end. Joanne explained in detail what would happen and what we needed to do. Everything was perfect for us to say our goodbyes. We cannot thank you enough and we would highly recommend your service. Thankyou from us all.

Barry Ward 4th Jul 2026

Not having done this before, and not having any clear preference of funeral directors, my two siblings and I sat down with Joanne for an informal chat at the Eastwood office. Immediately we were impressed with her calm professionalism, clearly explaining our options and pricing. There was no pressure or pushiness and we never felt patronised ……. so we decided that Gillotts would be the right choice for us. Throughout the whole process, Joanne, Alison and staff simply took all of the organisation & logistics away from us, just gently nudging us occasionally when they needed our input. On the day itself, at the church service and the crematorium, the day unfolded and proceeded like clockwork. All of the Gillotts staff conducted themselves with the utmost respect and dignity, taking away all of the pressure from ourselves. We just needed to be there and to deal with our own emotions in our own way as we said cheerio to mum.  On behalf of the family I would like to pass on my sincere gratitude to Joanne and all of the staff. 

Vivienne Cheeseman 30th Jun 2026

The staff were so kind and compassionate from beginning to end

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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 Colin Bailey 5th Jul 2026

    As a family we want to say we were treated with care and compassion from the beginning to the end. Joanne explained in detail what would happen and what we needed to do. Everything was perfect for us to say our goodbyes. We cannot thank you enough and we would highly recommend your service. Thankyou from us all.

  • 5 Barry Ward 4th Jul 2026

    Not having done this before, and not having any clear preference of funeral directors, my two siblings and I sat down with Joanne for an informal chat at the Eastwood office.

    Immediately we were impressed with her calm professionalism, clearly explaining our options and pricing. There was no pressure or pushiness and we never felt patronised ……. so we decided that Gillotts would be the right choice for us.

    Throughout the whole process, Joanne, Alison and staff simply took all of the organisation & logistics away from us, just gently nudging us occasionally when they needed our input.

    On the day itself, at the church service and the crematorium, the day unfolded and proceeded like clockwork. All of the Gillotts staff conducted themselves with the utmost respect and dignity, taking away all of the pressure from ourselves. We just needed to be there and to deal with our own emotions in our own way as we said cheerio to mum. 
    On behalf of the family I would like to pass on my sincere gratitude to Joanne and all of the staff. 

  • 5 Vivienne Cheeseman 30th Jun 2026

    The staff were so kind and compassionate from beginning to end

  • 5 Natalie Keech 30th Jun 2026

    From the minute we walked through the door the compassion and support was there 
    Such lovely professional people nothing was ever to much trouble 
    I knew Jordan was going to be cared for and given the dignity he so deserved 
    Thankyou to all 

  • 5 Lesley Iron 6th Jun 2026

    Very caring and showed great compassion. From the start to the end, we as a family thank them very much.

  • 5 Paula Goodall 2nd Jun 2026

    Nothing was too much trouble for Joanne, Alison and the Team. They were all friendly, helpful, professional, mindful  and considerate throughout the process. We could not have been in better hands. 

    Thank you All, for everything that you have assisted with and done for us at this time. 

    Paula, Richard, Robin, Val and Derek (in Sydney). 

  • 5 Lorraine Matthews 31st May 2026

    Couldn’t fault anything, they do a great job when peoples emotions are so up and down. 

  • 5 Ian Brookes 25th Apr 2026

    A very professional company with Joanne dealing with everything for dad throughout the process 
    I would highly recommend gillotts funeral directors Thank you

  • 5 Katherine Newsome 23rd Apr 2026

    *

  • 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.

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

Colin Bailey 5th Jul 2026

As a family we want to say we were treated with care and compassion from the beginning to the end. Joanne explained in detail what would happen and what we needed to do. Everything was perfect for us to say our goodbyes. We cannot thank you enough and we would highly recommend your service. Thankyou from us all.

Barry Ward 4th Jul 2026

Not having done this before, and not having any clear preference of funeral directors, my two siblings and I sat down with Joanne for an informal chat at the Eastwood office. Immediately we were impressed with her calm professionalism, clearly explaining our options and pricing. There was no pressure or pushiness and we never felt patronised ……. so we decided that Gillotts would be the right choice for us. Throughout the whole process, Joanne, Alison and staff simply took all of the organisation & logistics away from us, just gently nudging us occasionally when they needed our input. On the day itself, at the church service and the crematorium, the day unfolded and proceeded like clockwork. All of the Gillotts staff conducted themselves with the utmost respect and dignity, taking away all of the pressure from ourselves. We just needed to be there and to deal with our own emotions in our own way as we said cheerio to mum.  On behalf of the family I would like to pass on my sincere gratitude to Joanne and all of the staff. 

Vivienne Cheeseman 30th Jun 2026

The staff were so kind and compassionate from beginning to end

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