Choosing a Funeral Director
If you haven’t yet made a decision, we’ve listed some of the things that are important to consider when choosing the right funeral director.
What to Do When
Someone Dies
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What to Do First
When someone dies, it’s never an easy time. It’s perfectly natural to feel bewildered and confused.
The steps to take after someone has died are slightly different depending on where the death has occured, and the circumstances of the death.
You can read more about what to do based on your specific circumstances below:
Other Considerations
After the death has been confirmed, there are a number of other practical tasks that need to be undertaken.
We signpost you to more information about all these things below:
Registering the Death
Registering the death of a person who has died is a necessary step once the medical professionals have completed their procedures.
FInd out more about registering a death. We explain who is involved, what needs to be done, where you need to go, what happens and what documentation you will need to take with you.
Informing Others That Someone Has Died
Letting people and organisations know about the death is one of the practical tasks can feel very overwhelming.
To help you through this, we’ve put together a simple guide, offering gentle advice on how to share the news of a death with family, friends, and others who need to know.
Accessing Bereavement Support
If you have recently experienced bereavement and are struggling to come to terms with the loss, bereavement support and counselling can help you deal with your grief and help you move forwards.
We have created a guide to accessing bereavement support. We share the details of local and national organisations that can help you cope and deal with your loss.
Arranging a Funeral with Gillotts
For over 150 years, Gillotts have been a comforting presence, guiding families through the delicate process of creating truly unique and personal farewells. We’re proud to be a trusted leader in our community, where generations have placed their faith in us to honour a person’s life.
Our funeral homes are located in Eastwood, Heanor, Kimberley, Stapleford, and Selston, and we also support families in the surrounding towns of Ilkeston, Derby, and Nottingham.
Our teams are deeply rooted in the communities they serve. We’re your neighbours, your friends, and we understand the importance of local support during difficult times. We’re here to help you, whenever you need us.
We’re Here for You
Let Gillotts guide you through this difficult time.
Contact our compassionate team today to create a truly personal farewell for your loved one.
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Contact our compassionate team today to create a truly personal farewell for your loved one.