Gillotts Funeral Directors, Heanor

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Stuart Ellison 8th Jan 2026

Very thoughtful and sympathetic when walking through all the details of the funeral. The day of the funeral everything went like clockwork every one involved was polite and respectful. My family and myself are grateful to Gillots for making this unhappy occaision go as smooth as possible.

Louise Bolton 1st Jan 2026

The staff were fantastic with myself and children after the passing of my husband. They were patient, and caring. I can't thank them enough for looking after Tim . Thank you Louise, Ben, molly and kacie Bolton x

Melvin Holmes 20th Dec 2025

First class could not fault everything was professional 

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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

1A Abbott Street
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7QD

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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 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.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Stuart Ellison 8th Jan 2026

    Very thoughtful and sympathetic when walking through all the details of the funeral. The day of the funeral everything went like clockwork every one involved was polite and respectful. My family and myself are grateful to Gillots for making this unhappy occaision go as smooth as possible.

  • 5 Louise Bolton 1st Jan 2026

    The staff were fantastic with myself and children after the passing of my husband.
    They were patient, and caring. I can't thank them enough for looking after Tim . Thank you
    Louise, Ben, molly and kacie Bolton x

  • 5 Melvin Holmes 20th Dec 2025

    First class could not fault everything was professional 

  • 5 Laura Mee 2nd Dec 2025

    Gillots funeral directors were not only very professional and respectful, but also very kind and understanding and I cannot thank them enough for not only being there for me but also the rest of our family through what has to be one of the darkest, hardest moments of my life and i will always be extremely grateful to them x

  • 5 Andrew Allsopp 1st Dec 2025

    We found Antony Topley and the whole team at Gillotts Funeral Directors of Heanor to be compassionate, respectful and professional from that first phone call and meeting to the burial and beyond. 
    I would have no hesitation in recommending them. 

  • 5 Julie Martin 24th Nov 2025

    All our wishes and needs were fulfilled with care and compassion. Anthony was very supportive and caring, we were confident that everything would go smoothly. The visual tribute was perfect for our mum and relatives and friends commented on how fitting and touching it was. Thank you to everyone involved.

  • 5 Claire Brewin 24th Nov 2025

    Faultless throughout. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Helen & Amanda excel in their roles & were always available to answer any questions & assist in every way. We wanted my Dads service to be celebratory & many people commented on what a beautiful service it was. Gillotts were amazing.

  • 5 Nicola Farrelly 11th Nov 2025

    Helen at Gillotts, helped make one of toughest times of my life just that little bit easier . Very kind and compassionate.

  • 5 Deborah Bostock 7th Nov 2025

    We were well supported through a very emotional time, all the staff sowed empathy and patience. Thankyou.

  • 5 Melissa Kirkley 30th Oct 2025

    Anthony and his team were amazing from start to finish. They made, what was a really difficult time for our family, as easy and stress free as it could possibly have been. We will always be grateful for the care and kindness they showed. Thank you

  • 5 Anthony Mundin 27th Oct 2025

    Gillotts looked after the funeral of my brother in the same manner they catered for my father - with excellent service, consideration and sympathy. Thank you.

  • 5 Trevor Burton 12th Oct 2025

    Gillotts team handled the funeral perfectly. Their service throughout was professional and very friendly. Would have no hesitation in recommending Gillotts.

  • 5 Paul Barlow 11th Oct 2025

    Friendly, helpful staff. Nothing too much trouble. Everything explained and all questions answered. Thank you.

  • 5 John Smithurst 15th Sep 2025

    Very friendly in this sad and emotional time excellent service thanks john.

  • 5 Julie Nelson 14th Sep 2025

    So caring

  • 5 Carol Winfield 7th Sep 2025

    A huge & heartfelt thank you, to Anthony, Helen & Amanda at Gillotts Heanor, they are the most perfect people to have by your side when you have lost someone so loved & close. They are kind, caring, attentive, listening, very professional & nothing is too much trouble. Their advice is invaluable & we highly recommend them to all. 

  • 5 Robert Dolman 4th Sep 2025

    Friendly and professional in every aspect of the process. Accommodated our every request some of which were unusual. Would recommend to anyone in need of a good reliable and professional undertaker.

  • 5 Anne Lane 30th Aug 2025

    The service, kindness and compassion we received from everyone was exceptional. We cannot express our thanks enough.

  • 5 Robert Forster 18th Aug 2025

    Lovely staff . Great friendly efficient service. Helen and the team are fantastic.

  • 5 Cathryn Mycock 14th Aug 2025

    Gillots were amazing when we had to sadly organise the funeral for my husband. 
    Anthony and team were sympathetic to our needs and carried out the funeral with the utmost respect, kindness  and professionalism. 

  • 5 Frances Hutchinson 8th Aug 2025

    Gillotts at Heanor were wonderful, nothing was to much trouble. They understand our needs, were very professional yet friendly, helpful and went above and beyond to make sure that my husband's funeral was perfect. Thanks especially to Anthony who we found very easy to talk to. Frances.

  • 5 Michael Robins 6th Aug 2025

    Very good and nice peaple thank you to all the staff at gillotts funeral directors mr michael robins

  • 5 Karen Horton 2nd Aug 2025

    Helen and Anthony arranged everything for our Mums funeral for us! On the day everything was just beautiful, we couldn't have wished for more!
    We can't thank everyone at Gillotts enough.
    Karen Horton.

  • 5 Adam Crews 29th Jul 2025

    Very professional,understanding, and helpful. Thank you.

  • 4 Pamela Lockton 26th Jul 2025

    Gillotts at Heanor their attention to detail was impeccable. They was very kind and compassionate in every aspect of David's funeral arrangements.

Address
1A Abbott Street
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7QD

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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

Stuart Ellison 8th Jan 2026

Very thoughtful and sympathetic when walking through all the details of the funeral. The day of the funeral everything went like clockwork every one involved was polite and respectful. My family and myself are grateful to Gillots for making this unhappy occaision go as smooth as possible.

Louise Bolton 1st Jan 2026

The staff were fantastic with myself and children after the passing of my husband. They were patient, and caring. I can't thank them enough for looking after Tim . Thank you Louise, Ben, molly and kacie Bolton x

Melvin Holmes 20th Dec 2025

First class could not fault everything was professional 

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