Gillotts Funeral Directors, Eastwood
Independent family funeral directors in Eastwood 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
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
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise how the team guided them through arrangements with patience and care, taking time to explain options without pressure and adjusting plans according to their wishes. Several describe feeling supported from the initial meeting through to the funeral day itself, with staff responding readily to questions and requests.
On the day of the funeral, families repeatedly note that proceedings ran smoothly and with dignity, allowing them to focus on saying goodbye rather than worrying about logistics or timing. Many comment that staff conducted themselves with respect and sensitivity throughout the service.
Communication features prominently in what families mention, with several describing how staff kept them informed, remained available to discuss changes, and provided clear explanations of costs and arrangements so there were no surprises.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
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Professional Standards
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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
Kerstin Jackson 5th Nov 2026
Very professional and gave Dad a lovely send off.
Paul Raynes 29th Oct 2026
Gillotts Eastwood are simply a professional, caring and understanding family funeral Directors, took absolute care of my late mother, nothing was to much trouble, the communication was first class. Claire handled my mothers funeral arrangements perfectly from the first meeting to the day of the funeral it couldn’t have been smoother if my mother had sorted it herself, Thank you too you all at Gillotts Eastwood for your support and help Paul and Family x
James Turner 23rd Oct 2026
To everyone at Gillette Funeral Directors,On behalf of Michelle, Simon and myself, I would like to thank you for the exceptional care, compassion and professionalism you showed our family following the loss of our beloved Mum.From our very first meeting, nothing was too much trouble. At what was undoubtedly one of the most difficult times of our lives, you guided us through every step with kindness, patience and understanding, making an overwhelming situation so much easier to cope with.The care and dignity shown to Mum throughout was second to none, and the funeral itself was beautifully organised and carried out with the utmost respect. It gave Mum the send-off she truly deserved and created memories that we will cherish forever.We cannot thank you enough for the support you provided to our family. Your professionalism was outstanding, but what will stay with us most is the genuine kindness and compassion shown to us throughout.With heartfelt thanks and gratitude,Jamie, Michelle and Simon Turner