Why Families Trust GT Edwards
Available 24/7
Whenever you need us, day or night, we are always just a phone call away.
Family Owned
No corporate ownership. Just honest, personal service from a family who truly cares.
Serving Since 1936
Nearly 90 years of experience caring for local families with dignity, compassion and respect.
G.T Edwards Independent Funeral Directors
G.T. Edwards Funeral Directors is an independent family owned and run business with a reputable history of serving the local community since 1936. We know that arranging a funeral for your loved one can be an emotional and difficult time.
You will receive individual care and we shall be there to assist you at all times in a professional and sensitive manner. Our funeral home has long been a prominent feature of Nottingham Road in Ilkeston. We have everything required to provide you with a personal, friendly, dignified and quality service at an affordable cost.
Everything you need to know, all in one place
Everything arranged with care and compassion
We offer a full range of funeral services to support you and your family, guiding you through every step with sensitivity and respect.
Burial & Cremation
Full arrangements handled with care and attention to every detail.
Funeral Vehicles
Dignified, professional transport for your loved one and family.
Chapel of Rest
A peaceful, private space to be with your loved one.
Highly professional, empathetic and caring. The kindness Edward showed to me and my family was excellent. The instructions were followed to the letter & the funeral was dignified, personal, music and photo tribute really perfect. I cannot recommend this long standing company highly enough.
They treated my Mum like she was their own, and I mean that most sincerely. I was wowed by GT Edwards’ service, truly wowed, I cannot recommend them highly enough. They took such great care of Mum, treating her with the utmost dignity, compassion and care and gave such a thoughtful, impeccable service to us, with patience and no pressure. They behaved with reverence…
GT Edwards excelled with their high standards and professionalism. Andy talked through the process with great empathy and made the worst time of my life so much more bearable to arrange. He handled my daughters funeral with impeccable care and compassion and always maintained her dignity. She looked so beautiful each time we…
We recently used GT Edwards for my fathers funeral and we will forever be grateful for their professionalism throughout the whole process. My father himself had left instructions to use them and he chose well. From our first meeting with Andy and having never arranged a funeral before, he explained everything in detail and answered any questions…
