Gillotts Funeral Directors, Selston

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Independent family funeral directors in Selston serving bereaved families with compassionate funeral arrangements.

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

133 Nottingham Rd
Selston
Nottinghamshire
NG16 6BT

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    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

About Us

Gillotts Funeral Directors are an independent family funeral director in Selston. They offer professional and compassionate funeral services to families in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, although they will cover almost any area on request.

The Selston funeral home is the newest of Gillotts' five funeral homes, having been opened in May 2016. The home is based in the old police house in Selston, occupying an easily accessible space in the heart of the town. The business as a whole can trace its origins back to the Victorian era, and over the years has remained an independent family funeral directors, which is now managed by its partners who are all involved in the day to day running of the business.

The Selston funeral home is managed by Danni, who has been a Funeral Arranger at the Selston office since it opened. She has completed her Diploma in Funeral Arranging and is now studying for her Diploma in Funeral Directing.

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, Selston is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, with a 24-hour service. Call now to find out more about the services they provide and begin planning the perfect send off for your loved one.

What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasise the care and compassion shown by staff throughout the funeral arrangements and service. Several describe feeling supported through each stage of the process, with particular mention of how the team helped reduce stress and guided them through difficult decisions. A number of reviews note that nothing was ever too much trouble, and that staff were consistently available to answer questions and offer reassurance.

Families frequently comment on how the funeral day itself ran smoothly and with dignity. Many describe the service as having been exactly as they wished, with careful attention paid to personal touches and their specific requests being honoured in full.

Several families return to the communication they received from the outset, noting that they were kept fully informed at every step and that staff took time to explain options clearly without rushing them, making what many describe as an overwhelming process feel manageable.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Janice Murray 12th Jan 2026

    From the first day of making arrangements to the beautiful send off we gave Barry every member of staff that I had dealings with were so professional sympathetic and proactive and I could not have wished for anything more for my lovely husband
    Thank you so much to everybody xx

  • 5 Dean Allen 9th Jan 2026

    Excellent from start to finish 

  • 5 Terry Bown 30th Dec 2025

    During one of the most difficult times for our family, the staff (particularly Danni and Zoey) showed exceptional compassion and professionalism. From the very first conversation, they were patient, kind and attentive to every detail. They took the time to explain all options clearly and never made us feel rushed or pressured.
    The service was handled with great care and dignity, and everything was organised exactly as promised.
    Their support made a painful experience much more manageable, and we are deeply grateful for the respect and empathy they showed.
    Our family would highly recommend Gillotts to anyone in need of compassionate and professional care.

  • 5 Shannon Lacey 23rd Nov 2025

    10/10
    Kind, caring and considerate

  • 5 Susan Merrill 9th Nov 2025

    Excellent service from start to finish, Zowie,Danni and the rest of Gillotts staff were amazing.

  • 5 Tracy Reynolds 31st Oct 2025

    Such professional service, very friendly staff and nothing is too much trouble - Thank you 

  • 5 Barry Oates 24th Oct 2025

    Gillotts were exactly what we were looking for. A caring, well organised team that delivered everything that our family wanted for my wife’s funeral. 
    They handled every aspect in a professional manner right from the beginning to the very end and I have no hesitation in recommending them. 

  • 5 Anthony Hatton 29th Sep 2025

    Cannot thank Gilliotts enough especially danni she has been fantastic from start to finish nothing was ever a problem thank you so much for the send off you gave to my wife I can’t thank you enough 

  • 5 Theresa Wild 26th Sep 2025

    Gilliots especially Danni couldn't of been more helpful, she was very professional, kind and patient with us, so a big thank you for everything.

  • 5 Sandra Linekar 29th Aug 2025

    Caring professionals 
    Excellent job 
    Nothing too much trouble 

  • 5 Susan Smith 23rd Aug 2025

    The funeral was perfectly arranged and conducted by Danni and the team.
    The family was informed and supported every step of the way
    Thank you so much
    Margaret and family

  • 5 Alison Charlton 7th Aug 2025

    Our family is beyond pleased with how wonderful Gillotts has been throughout this entire process. They are incredibly attentive, thoughtful, and professional. 

  • 5 Patricia Wells 30th Jul 2025

    Excellent, friendly, professional, accommodating, I could go on....Fantastic team.

  • 5 Dawn Abey 8th Jul 2025

    Everything was lovely, thank you

  • 1 Karl Robson 4th Jul 2025

    Very professional. Very pleased with the service. Would recommend

  • 5 Patricia Weedon 20th Jun 2025

    After the loss of my husband Helen came and visited our home and started us on the road to
    planning his funeral. It was done with utmost care, kindness and professionalism.
    We also had the same kind of experience with Helen Jones the celebrant who we told that we didn't want anything too sombre.
    She delivered exactly what we asked for a respectful but light hearted celebration of his life.
    Thanks also to all the staff at Selston always willing to help and always at the end of the phone if needed.
    Thanks to everyone involved on a very sad day for us all..


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  • 5 George Dennis 19th Jun 2025

    Handled mums funeral with care and attention to detail.
    Friendly, helpful and respectful staff who helped us with all aspects of the arrangements.
    Thanks to all, much appreciated.

  • 5 Julie Taylor 19th Mar 2025

    An excellent service from Danni and the lady who was with me when I went to see mum, both were very professional. Just one comment, we felt a little rushed after the service when wanting to speak to everyone who had come to pay their respects. People we hadn’t seen for some time and who weren’t joining us at the wake. 

  • 5 Jo March 6th Mar 2025

    Gillotts have been amazing in looking after our family at the worst time of our lives. I would like to say special thank you to Danni . Processional and caring . Nothing was too much trouble. 

  • 5 Joy Brimson 5th Mar 2025

    Having never arranged a funeral before we were so grateful to the Gillotts staff for guiding us through every step. They were very friendly and always available for any questions we had. Nothing was too much trouble. Definitely recommend.

  • 5 Christine Argyle 5th Mar 2025

    All staff were kind & considerate, nothing was too much trouble. The service provided by Gillotts at Selston was faultless 

  • 5 Perry Williamson 17th Nov 2024

    Very helpful

  • 5 Amy Wilcockson 25th Jun 2024

    Danni at Gillotts is a credit to the company - she is warm, caring and incredibly organised. Everything is sorted out for you and Danni is on hand to help with making difficult decisions.
    We are really pleased with Gillott's services. Thanks Danni and Gillotts for looking after two of our family members now with dignity and respect.

  • 5 Sarah Wright 4th Mar 2024

    From first contact until the day of the funeral, the guidance and support received has been outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble and I can’t thank Danni enough for all she did.

  • 5 Angela Kirkham 4th Mar 2024

    Danni was so professional and caring. Making a very sad occasion as good as it could be. 

Address
133 Nottingham Rd
Selston
Nottinghamshire
NG16 6BT

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    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

Janice Murray 12th Jan 2026

From the first day of making arrangements to the beautiful send off we gave Barry every member of staff that I had dealings with were so professional sympathetic and proactive and I could not have wished for anything more for my lovely husband Thank you so much to everybody xx

Dean Allen 9th Jan 2026

Excellent from start to finish 

Terry Bown 30th Dec 2025

During one of the most difficult times for our family, the staff (particularly Danni and Zoey) showed exceptional compassion and professionalism. From the very first conversation, they were patient, kind and attentive to every detail. They took the time to explain all options clearly and never made us feel rushed or pressured. The service was handled with great care and dignity, and everything was organised exactly as promised. Their support made a painful experience much more manageable, and we are deeply grateful for the respect and empathy they showed. Our family would highly recommend Gillotts to anyone in need of compassionate and professional care.

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