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About Gillotts
Funeral Directors
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A new chapter in our 150-year history
We’re delighted to share that Gillotts Funeral Directors is now part of the A.W. Lymn Group, joining forces with one of the most respected family funeral businesses in Nottinghamshire and the wider East Midlands.
This is news we’re genuinely proud of. Two family businesses, both with deep roots in this region, both built on the same belief that every family deserves exceptional, personal care. It’s a partnership that makes perfect sense.
Joanne Hutsby and Anthony Topley continue as Business Managers and Senior Funeral Directors across all five of our funeral homes. The same trusted faces. The same commitment to the families we serve. And now, the strength and resources of one of the UK’s largest independent funeral groups behind them – meaning more time for what matters most: caring for you.
For our clients, this change is a positive one. Access to a wider range of funeral options, greater resources, and the backing of a respected group, with your local Gillotts team still at the heart of it all.
Serving Local Families
At Gillotts Funeral Directors, we proudly serve families from our five dedicated funeral homes in Heanor, Eastwood, Kimberley, Selston, and Stapleford.
Our service area extends across the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire border, covering communities in the Amber Valley, Broxtowe Borough, and Ashfield District. However if a family requests, we are happy to conduct funerals further afield.
Meet the Team
At the heart of Gillotts is a team of dedicated funeral professionals, deeply rooted in the communities we serve.
Led by Joanne Hutsby and Antony Topley, as Business Managers and Senior Funeral Directors, we carry forward a legacy that began in the Victorian Era, now with the support and resources of the A.W. Lymn Group behind us.
Meet the Team
Led by Joanne Hutsby and Antony Topley, as Business Managers and Senior Funeral Directors, we carry forward a legacy that began in the Victorian Era, now with the support and resources of the A.W. Lymn Group behind us.
A Tradition of Dignity & Support
At Gillotts Funeral Directors we are very proud that local families return to us generation after generation.
It is an honour to be entrusted to care for a person that has died, and to help a family at such a difficult time.
Our values
Like every family business with a long history, our heritage and the values and culture we have nurtured over the years are infused into everything we do.
Family.
We work together as a united team, supporting each other and the families we serve.
Listen.
We prioritise your needs, listening with empathy and understanding.
Trust.
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and reliability.
Innovation.
We cherish our heritage and traditions, but we also recognise the importance of adapting to the evolving needs of the families we serve.
Our Five Funeral Homes
Heanor | Eastwood | Kimberley | Selston | Stapleford
Our funeral homes provide a safe and comforting space for you to begin the journey of arranging a funeral to honour your loved one.
Our History
Today, Joanne Hutsby and Anthony Topley lead the Gillotts team as Business Managers and Senior Funeral Directors – carrying forward a tradition built by Joanne’s parents, Barry and Elaine Hutsby, who have given a lifetime of service to local families and are now enjoying a well-earned retirement.
In 2026, Gillotts entered an exciting new chapter, joining the A.W. Lymn Group. Two family businesses, both steeped in the history of this region, now working together to give local families an even greater level of service and choice. We are honoured to serve generations of families who place their trust in us – and that will never change.
Our Industry Memberships
Gillotts is a proud member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), demonstrating our unwavering commitment to providing the highest standards of care.
The NAFD’s rigorous inspections and assessments, including mystery shopping, on-site evaluations, website reviews, and complaint analysis can give you the reassurance and peace of mind that you need in entrusting us to help and support you through this difficult time.
Let Us Help You
At Gillotts Funeral Directors, we are here to help you arrange a fitting funeral for your loved one, whatever your needs or budget.
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