Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Attended funerals in Ilford
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Ilford will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.
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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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What an attended funeral costs in Ilford
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Ilford funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.
Attended funeral
- Our 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
- Estimated total
- £4,384
What families say about us
Rated 4.93 / 5 based on 15 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Joe Mclean, 2 October 2024
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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