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Funeral directors in Ilford

Our local funeral directors in Ilford are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
020 8478 0522
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Serving the Ilford area

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 branch

Gilderson & Sons Funeral Directors, Ilford

We are in a parade of shops close to the Exchange Shopping Mall.

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

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

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

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

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.

020 8478 0522
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Ilford

Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 28 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

We had outstanding service from Gilderson's to create a perfect funeral for my dear aunt. From the moment we met Mary, we were put at ease, and she supported us every step of the way. We wanted quite a traditional service, and she recommended a vicar who was someone who my aunt would have really liked. We used their flower service and they produced our order of service, both of which were of a really high standard. On the day, Rob was our funeral director and he carried out his duties with the utmost respect and care, especially with my 92 year old mum, for whom it was a particularly difficult day. I have nothing but thanks to Mary, and to Rob and Jade, who were all so kind. I highly recommend Gilderson's.

Katherine Collado, 25 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Excellent and careing service from the staff at Gildersons Funeral Directors of ilford, took care of everything with dignity and careing, especially Mary and Jade. God Bless X

colin Sharp, 19 October 2026

Rated 4 / 5

Hi.

When my mum died and I had to arrange her funeral. It was a very difficult and upsetting time. Dawn was very helpful and explained everything and answered all of my questions to help me understand what would happen on the day of my mums funeral.

Clare Baker, 22 September 2026

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