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Our funeral directors in Ilford are in a parade of shops close to the Exchange shopping centre. Whatever shape the day takes, your family will be cared for with the same warmth. When you feel ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, talk about the person you've lost, and take each decision in turn. The team here is experienced and part of the neighbourhood. Call our funeral home in Ilford and tell us what you have in mind.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Ilford or an unattended funeral in Ilford, and help you choose memorials in Ilford when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Essex.
Gilderson & Sons Funeral Directors, Ilford
We are in a parade of shops close to the Exchange Shopping Mall.
- 90/92 Ley Street, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4BX
Call 24 hours a day:
020 8478 0522
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,384
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and services
- £3,195
- A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- A traditional hearse
- Care in our first class facilities
- Estimated third-party costs
- £1,189
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £4,384
Total price: £1,745
Unattended funeral
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Our support and services
- £1,745
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total estimated cost
- £1,745
How do funeral costs vary?
The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.
Our prices include all the essentials
The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.
What affects the cost?
You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.
Trusted by families in Ilford
Rated 4.93 / 5 based on 15 reviews.
Rated 5/5
I had to organise my Father's funeral and Guilderson & Son's was my Father's choice in his Funeral plan with Dignity.
Mary Swan was our first point of contact. She dealt with us with compassion and empathy whilst remaining patient and professional. She helped and advised us in all aspects of the funeral.
Being Sikh, we wanted an element of our Sikh tradition entwined into our funeral service. Mary introduced us to Deepak.
On our first meeting with Deepak, he greeted my Mother with the utmost respect and compassion calling her Biji. That touched me immensely. His interaction with us was at a personal and caring level while remaining professional, advising us what to expect on the day of the funeral.
We had horses and a carriage for my Father. Deepak headed the procession and the whole service with decorum, respect, and integrity. His guidance through the day ensured everything ran smoothly and perfectly.
He remained professional and stood tall in his Turban and holding his Karpan. He represented Sikh's with grace and respect and showed my Father the ultimate respect on his final journey.
Deepak made me, my family and all Sikh's proud that day.
He is a huge asset to Guilderson and Son's.
After the funeral, Deepak and Mary kept in touch regarding the collection of my Father's Ashes and Deepak did the honour.
I was then contacted by Dave who helped me with moving the ashes into an Urn for the final Ash Scattering Ceremony. Dave was also very sympathetic and ensured he would personally have the Urn ready for us.
Mary, Deepak and Dave have been absolutely fabulous in the whole process. Their empathetic approach throughout has been outstanding, making our difficult journey tranquil and sustainable.
Thank you all, we will be forever grateful. You are what makes Guilderson and Son's what they are today.
Vee, 20 September 2024
Rated 5/5
Wow I have to take the time to thank gildson& son barkimgside outstanding customer service and also blanch the lady who helped me and my brother from the start to even now .wow what amazing lady who is so good at her job role 100% plus denize and team
Kim Amman, 31 March 2023
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