Gillotts Funeral Directors
in Heanor

Our Heanor funeral home cares for families across Heanor, Broxtowe and the Amber Valley. This includes Langley Mill, Loscoe, Shipley, Belper, and Ripley. If you live nearby but outside these areas, please still call us on 01773 713921. We will be glad to talk through how we can help.

Yes, of course. We have five funeral homes. You can find us in Heanor, Eastwood, Kimberley, Selston, and Stapleford, and you are welcome to use whichever is easiest for your family. Your loved one can rest at the funeral home you choose, and our whole team works closely together, so you will receive the same care wherever you go.

Yes, our funeral directors are here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The funeral home itself is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and closed at weekends. If a loved one has passed away outside these hours, please call us on 01773 713921, we’re available any time, day or night.

You will be in the caring hands of Anthony Topley, our Senior Funeral Director, and Helen Ellis, our Funeral Director. Our administrator, Amanda Outram, supports them both. They are part of a wider Gillotts team of more than 20 people, many of whom have been with us for many years. Outside office hours, our funeral directors are still here to take your call.

Our Heanor funeral home is at 1A Abbott Street, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7QD. Abbott Street is just off Ray Street, and there is onsite parking for visitors, so you can come and see us without worrying about finding a space.

We can come to you as soon as you need us, any time, day or night. If your loved one has passed away at home, first call their GP or NHS 111 out of hours so that the death can be confirmed. If it was sudden or unexpected, please call 999. Then, whenever you feel ready, call us on 01773 713921. We will give you an expected arrival time, and two of our team will come to collect your loved one and gently bring them into our care. There is no need to rush, and our guide to what to do when someone dies explains each step.

Yes. Many families find it easier to talk about funeral arrangements in their own home, and we are happy to come to you at a time that suits you. If you prefer, we can meet at our Heanor funeral home, or speak by phone or video call.

Yes. We arrange funerals for families of all faiths and beliefs, and for those with none. That might be a church service, a ceremony led by your faith leader, or a non-religious celebration of life led by a celebrant. Please tell us about any customs or timings that matter to you, and we will do everything we can to honour them.

Yes. A direct cremation is a simple, dignified cremation without a service or mourners at the crematorium. Families often choose it when they would like a simple, low-cost send off, or wish to hold their own memorial or gathering later. Our direct cremations take place at Amber Valley Crematorium. This is the nearest crematorium for most Heanor families. The ashes can then be scattered in the Garden of Remembrance at the crematorium or returned to you. You can read more about direct cremation, and we are always happy to talk through the options and costs with you.

Yes. A prepaid funeral plan lets you set out your wishes and make financial provision for your funeral in advance, so your family has one less thing to worry about. Our plans are provided by Ecclesiastical Planning Services. This provider is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. When the time comes, our Heanor team will carry out the funeral locally. You are welcome to call in or ring us on 01773 713921 to talk it through, with no pressure at all. You can also read more about our prepaid funeral plans.

Every family should choose the funeral director that feels right for them, so we can only tell you what matters to us. Gillotts has cared for local families since 1867, and there has been a funeral home on Abbott Street since the 1940s. Our Heanor team are local people who know the area well, and Anthony Topley is part of the Gillott family who gave our business its name. Above all, we take our time, listen carefully, and care for your loved one with the greatest dignity and respect.

In 2026, Gillotts became part of the A.W. Lymn Group, one of the East Midlands’ most trusted family funeral groups. We can now offer families in Heanor and the surrounding area an even wider range of choices and support. Whether you need us now or simply want to talk through your options, we’re here, whenever you’re ready.