Gillotts Funeral Directors, Heanor
Independent family funeral directors in Heanor 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 an independent family funeral director in Heanor. They offer caring and compassionate funeral services to families in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, although they are also happy to conduct funerals further afield if requested.
The origins of the Heanor funeral home go back to the Second World War, when Ernest Brewin started a joiner's workshop and undertakers - at that time a common combination - on Abbott Street. His nephew Jack Gillott later bought the business from his uncle, and the business became Gillotts Funeral Service. Jack's son-in-law Anthony Topley joined him in the business, and in 1992 when Jack retired, the business merged with Eastwood & District Funeral Service, and Anthony became part of the newly formed partnership.
The team at the Heanor funeral home consists of funeral directors Anthony Topley and Helen Ellis, and Funeral Administrator Amanda Outram, who all have years of experience and will be on hand to guide you through every step of the funeral arrangement.
Gillotts Funeral Directors has its own fleet of modern and reliable Jaguar hearses and limousines, ensuring that you can travel with dignity and comfort to the funeral.
Gillotts Funeral Directors, Heanor is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a 24-hour 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 emphasize the care and compassion shown throughout the funeral process, describing the team as kind, understanding, and genuinely attentive during an emotional time. Several note how staff members guide families through decisions without rushing, listen carefully to their wishes, and make them feel supported from the initial phone call through to the service itself.
Families frequently mention that the funeral day ran smoothly and seamlessly, with everything organized down to the smallest detail. Many describe feeling reassured that their loved one was in capable hands and that the service reflected the person being remembered in a meaningful and dignified way.
Communication and accessibility recur throughout the reviews, with families appreciating that staff answered questions readily, remained available when needed, and kept them informed at each stage of the arrangements.
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
John Parkin 9th Nov 2026
Couldn't have wished for a better service, very professional with staff who bend over backwards to help and give good advice,
Geraldine Beresford 31st Oct 2026
Kind, Courteous and very caring and understanding. Helen excelled in a very professional manner. Thank You x
Helen Mitchell 26th Oct 2026
Helen and Amanda at Gillotts were a wonderful support to me and my son after the death of my husband. They guided us through the process with great care and made sure that we were able to celebrate his life and say goodbye to him in the way that we wanted.