Gillotts Funeral Directors, Heanor

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Ian Thornber 26th Jul 2025

Gillotts handled my fathers funeral two years ago and I had no hesitation in using them again when my mother passed. They take all the stress and worry out of the process, everything literally runs like clockwork and we are so gratefull to them. I cannot prause them highly enough.

June Smith 21st Jul 2025

An incredible service, kind, caring and respectful staff, nothing is too much.

Nicky Crompton 18th Jul 2025

On a very difficult day Gillotts were there every step of the way to make it as comfortable as possible.

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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 Ian Thornber 26th Jul 2025

    Gillotts handled my fathers funeral two years ago and I had no hesitation in using them again when my mother passed. They take all the stress and worry out of the process, everything literally runs like clockwork and we are so gratefull to them. I cannot prause them highly enough.

  • 5 June Smith 21st Jul 2025

    An incredible service, kind, caring and respectful staff, nothing is too much.

  • 5 Nicky Crompton 18th Jul 2025

    On a very difficult day Gillotts were there every step of the way to make it as comfortable as possible.

  • 5 Jane Hubbard 11th Jul 2025

    I hardly have the right words to describe how good the team at Gillotts, Heanor is.
    My late Father had the funeral I wanted for him in every small detail.
    The whole team is friendly, professional and very efficient. More than that they are kind, empathetic and understanding during difficult times.
    They also work with equally great celebrants and florists. I have absolutely no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending Gillotts Heanor. Huge thanks to everyone who had a part in my Dad's funeral.

  • 5 Philipa Baker 11th Jul 2025

    All the staff at Gillotts were professional, thorough and courteous from start to finish. On the day of the funeral every thing went like clockwork. Nothing was too much trouble. Excellent.

  • 5 Patricia Manning-Witts 10th Jul 2025

    Could  not have been kinder at this stressful time.  A very gentle approach whilst being very efficient. 

    Very much appreciated.

    Thank you.

    Kind regards 

    Pat

  • 5 Julie Harris 4th Jul 2025

    Excellent service, very professional and compassionate.

  • 5 Matt Bradley 4th Jul 2025

    Anthony & the team were all amazing. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Fiona Wilson 4th Jul 2025

    We were so glad that we chose Gillotts for my Dads funeral. From start to finish they were compassionate and caring about every little detail. A special thank you to Helen who was there every step of the way and helped to make sure that everything was perfect on the day. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough. 

  • 5 David Maciejewski 4th Jul 2025

    100 percent service so much care and love to help you when you really need help and understanding


  • 5 Clive Potter 4th Jul 2025

    Excellent all round. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Rachel Bebbington 3rd Jul 2025

    We couldn't have asked for a more professional, caring service for our beloved mum/nana.
    Anthony and the team went above and beyond for us, even arranging for my daughter to do her Nana's hair like she did every week. Nothing was too much trouble and mum was buried along with dad, whose funeral was also arranged with the same level of care and understanding 12 years previously.
    Could not fault what was done for us as family on either occasion and can't thank the team enough.

  • 5 jane Hobson-Cowlishaw 29th Jun 2025

    Sadly, since early 2000, our family have needed to call on the services of Gillotts funeral services (Heanor Branch) on quite a number of occasions, the most recent being April/May 2025. The service they provided, as always, was exceedingly professional and caring. Our thoughts and wishes were sensitively discussed and implemented, resulting in a lovely celebration of life funeral for our 92 year old mum. Many thanks.

  • 5 Joy Brown 27th Jun 2025

    Thank you to Gillotts Funeral Directors, for their excellent service. Everyone, but especially Anthony carried out our wishes to perfection.

  • 5 Michael Paul Clarke 26th Jun 2025

    The personal service that was provided by Gillotts was second to none.  Compassion, empathy and respect by all the staff, is only a few of the words that I could use, to describe the experience we as a family had from them. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they went over and above to accommodate our requests when dealing with my late father. I would recommend them to anyone who has the need for a first class service at such awful times. 
    Thank you to all at Gillotts from the Clarke family 

  • 5 Lee Gallagher 25th Jun 2025

    Absolutely amazing, catered for all our needs, dealt with ordering the flowers for us, such a caring company, exceptional, caring people, nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend Gillotts to anyone who wanted a funeral with that extra special care, as they do. Thank you from the bottom of ours hearts for making a hard day such a pleasurable experience.

  • 5 John Andrew Osborne 25th Jun 2025

    Gillots were amazing and a huge help at a very difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble and we as a family are hugely grateful.

  • 5 Karen Seals 22nd Jun 2025

    This is the second time I have had to use them in 8 months and it is like dealing with friends, can’t fault them and their attention to detail, and all the help they gave me.

  • 5 Donna Wilson 22nd Jun 2025

    We are so thankful for Helen, Anthony and Amanda for their patient, kindness and compassion during a very difficult time.

    They are great ambassadors for their profession.

  • 5 Susan Burton 20th Jun 2025

    All staff went above and beyond to make sure our Mum had the funeral she wanted. Professional and excellent service given by all

  • 5 Kathleen Pickard 18th Jun 2025

    Both me and my son think they are amazing we felt so cared for at such a sad time I would recommend them to anyone the are msrvelous thankyou to all of them xx

  • 5 Susan Nicholls 17th Jun 2025

    Everyone at Gilllots were kind supportive but totally professional they dealt with any concerns quickly and put us all at ease Dads funeral was a calm beautiful service and they dealt with everything including the flowers can’t praise them or thank them enough 

  • 5 Fiona Hardman 17th Jun 2025

    Helen and Anthony were so professional and caring. We felt we were in very capable hands. Would highly recommend. 

  • 5 Lynn Stanton 17th Jun 2025

    This is the fifth funeral that I have organised with Gillotts over the past five years and I cannot fault them , I trust them wholeheartedly with our dear departed and would never choose anyone else for the service and compassion that we get from them .

  • 5 Jason Carnelley 17th Jun 2025

    Reliable service. Attentive, sympathetic, ready and willing to go above and beyond. To provide customers with the best solution package, in the most difficult of circumstances. Made the event seamless. Would highly recommend.  

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

Ian Thornber 26th Jul 2025

Gillotts handled my fathers funeral two years ago and I had no hesitation in using them again when my mother passed. They take all the stress and worry out of the process, everything literally runs like clockwork and we are so gratefull to them. I cannot prause them highly enough.

June Smith 21st Jul 2025

An incredible service, kind, caring and respectful staff, nothing is too much.

Nicky Crompton 18th Jul 2025

On a very difficult day Gillotts were there every step of the way to make it as comfortable as possible.

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