Burials

Traditional or informal

Funeral services can be as formal or informal as you would like – and it’s entirely up to you as to how religious the service is depending on your beliefs and the wishes of your loved one.

Gillman Funeral Service can organise the funeral and a burial at your chosen cemetery, graveyard or burial ground and purchase a grave on your behalf where necessary. Most burial grounds have a chapel or room where the service can take place, but you may decide you want the service to take place in a particular church or other venue that has meaning for you.

If you already have a family burial plot we may be able to arrange for it to be reopened before the burial. If you would like burial plots which are next to each other, you’ll need to talk to the local authority about the possibility of purchasing or reserving multiple plots and again, we can help you with this.

What happens at a burial?

On the day of the funeral, depending on your preference, mourners may assemble outside the burial ground awaiting the arrival of the cortege with hearse, or may take a seat in the chapel before the coffin is brought in. Alternatively, the coffin can be taken to the venue prior to the mourners arriving.

A funeral service usually lasts around 20 to 60 minutes and can include a number of hymns or non-religious songs that mean something to you, eulogies and readings.

Following the funeral service (should you choose to have one) the committal service usually takes place at the graveside with the minister, clergy or other non-religious officiant conducting the service. This can be tailored to your requests with readings, songs and prayers.

Gillman Funeral Service can assist you in every step of the funeral and burial arrangements so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

Gillman Funeral Service can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

Brendan Meade was extremely helpful and guided me through the whole process at very short notice.

Susan FitzGibbon

Gillman Funeral Service Battersea is first class. At an emotional time my family experienced compassion. sympathy and care. The funeral director, Brandon, and his team gave the highest standard of professional care, support and compassion. They ensured my husband was buried with dignity. Thank you…

Venice Allison

Yam was very welcoming, polite and very patient. She listened to me attentively, she reassured me and answered all my questions and then organised the funeral service for my deceased mum. At my request she made arrangements for a catholic priest to conduct the funeral…

Doris O'Brien

This was the third time that I have used Gillmans funeral services and each time they have been amazing this last time I would like to personally thank Yam for all her efforts and help at a difficult time she was brilliant and also special…

edward taylor

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Gillman Funeral Service Carshalton Branch for their outstanding care and support during the funeral of our sister, Jennifer Dias. From the very beginning, Theresa McCourt and the team showed exceptional professionalism, kindness, and compassion. Theresa in…

Jeffrey Dias

Ellen Bishop, our first contact, was very helpful and suportive in guiding us through the process and then kept us fully up to date and informed at all times up to the funeral.

dave stEvans

Words cannot fully express our deep gratitude for the exceptional care, compassion, and dedication shown by the wonderful, heaven-sent lady, Sister Beryl Roberts, at Gillman Funeral Services at the Norbury branch. During one of the most difficult times of our lives, as we prepared to…

Flavia Elliston

I can’t thank Gillman Funeral Service enough for the incredible care and compassion they showed during such a difficult time. From the very first call, I felt completely supported. My nan didn’t have a funeral plan, so I was quite overwhelmed with everything, but the…

Charlie Norval

Once again 4 years later after arranging my mums funeral. I can’t thank Gillman’s service enough for arranging my nieces funeral. Steph & Suzzi went above and beyond to make sure everything was done exactly what my sister wanted. There support throughout the weeks leading…

Sophie Benjamin

I have to say, Beryl at the Norbury branch has been exceptional. I really didn't know what to do but with Beryl's guidance, support and knowledge, the whole process of laying my mother to rest was beautiful and trouble free. Beryl provided clarity around process,…

Deborah Clarke

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