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Gillotts Funeral Directors is an independent, family-run funeral business with roots dating back over 150 years, proudly serving local families across the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire border. The Selston branch, located at 133 Nottingham Road, Selston, is one of five dedicated funeral homes operated by Gillotts, alongside locations in Heanor, Eastwood, Kimberley, and Stapleford. The company serves communities across the Amber Valley, Broxtowe Borough, and Ashfield District, and is also happy to conduct funerals further afield upon request.
Led by Joanne Hutsby and Antony Topley, the team at Gillotts carries forward a legacy of dignity, care, and kindness that has been passed down through generations. Their dedicated funeral professionals are all local people, deeply rooted in the communities they serve, ensuring families receive compassionate and personalised support every step of the way.
Gillotts offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, including bespoke funerals, simple attended funerals, early morning cremation services, unattended direct cremations, and pre-paid funeral plans. The company is registered with the National Association of Funeral Directors and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on their freephone number.
"Thankyou Gillotts at Selston for organising a beautiful send off for my late husband. Our chosen Celebrant was AMAZING, COMPASSIONATE, CARING, SYMPATHETIC AND EMPATHETIC."
— Pat Duray (about Tracey Matthews)
"This wonderful lady took the time to get to know Michael through us and made the service so totally totally personal and a CELEBRATION of his life. If you want a perfectly personal tailored service for your loved one from someone who really cares then TRACEY MATTHEWS is the best."
— Pat Duray (about Tracey Matthews)
"Danni and the team at Gilliotts have been amazing, dealing with every detail with compassion and professionalism. Nothing has been too much trouble and they helped us through a very tough time. Danni in particular has been fantastic and I can't praise her enough."
— S R (about Danni)
Alison Strutt
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Alison Strutt is part of the Gillotts team of dedicated funeral professionals serving local communities.
Antony Topley
Co-leader / Funeral Director
Antony Topley co-leads Gillotts Funeral Directors, carrying forward a legacy that began in the Victorian Era. He is par…
Danni Allen
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"Danni and the team at Gilliotts have been amazing, dealing with every detail with compassion and professionalism. Nothi…"
Helen Ellis
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Helen Ellis is part of the Gillotts team of dedicated funeral professionals serving local communities.
Joanne Hutsby
Co-leader / Funeral Director
Joanne Hutsby co-leads Gillotts Funeral Directors alongside Antony Topley, helping to uphold the company's longstanding…
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