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Funeral Directors in Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh
Nigel Guilder has been serving the community of Chandlers Ford and the surrounding area for over 35 years and became an independent funeral director, establishing his business at 27 Hursley Road in 2006. The family-run business includes his daughter Lucy who successfully completed her diploma in Funeral Directing in October 2015.
John joined the team in January 2022 and entered the funeral profession in the late 1990s and obtained his diploma in funeral directing. Originally hailing from Yorkshire, John moved to Hampshire in 1979 when he was stationed in Winchester with the armed forces. John enjoys the variety that comes with modern funerals and is passionate about the care of the deceased. In his spare time, he likes long walks and collecting vinyl records.
Sarah is the latest member to join the team in August 2023. Sarah has been working within the funeral industry for over six years, completing her diploma in 2018 she has helped many families achieve the send-off they have wanted for their loved ones.
Sarah enjoys making funeral services as personalised as possible and even searching for alternative venues to really capture the essence of a loved one. In her spare time, she likes to do CrossFit, walking, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Together with our dedicated qualified funeral directors we offer a 24-hour service, 365 days a year and treat each funeral as unique to suit the financial situation and wishes of the family. With our many years of experience, we offer professional guidance on the style and location of the ceremony, from a simple committal to a personalised celebration that reflects the individual.
Recent Testimonials
“Nigel and his team made a difficult task easier to deal with. The genuine kindness and understanding given to myself and my family was very much appreciated. Nothing was too much trouble and Nigel’s attention to detail was second to none, ensuring everything ran smoothly from the start of the process to the end. I would highly recommend without hesitation.”
Our Services
When you are responsible for arranging a funeral, you need to get the right help to handle the legal requirements and to ensure the everything is done just right. Here at Nigel Guilder, we handle cremations and burials in Eastleigh and offer a bespoke funeral service that means we are there to help you through the whole process.
About Us
Nigel Guilder has been serving the community of Chandlers Ford and the surrounding area for over 35 years and became an independent funeral director, establishing his business at Nathan House, 27 Hursley Road in 2006. The family run business includes his daughter Lucy, John and Sarah.
Arranging a Funeral
Arranging a funeral can be a difficult thing with a seemingly endless list of small tasks to carry out. At Nigel Guilder, we have been organising bespoke funeral arrangements in Eastleigh for over thirty years and we can bring that experience to your funeral arrangements to help make the process as easy and as simple as possible.
Personal, caring funeral services
Local, family-owned funeral services for the Chandler’s Ford area
We have been serving Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh and its surrounding areas for over 35 years as a caring and compassionate funeral directors.
Thank You Cards & Letters
"Nigel and his team made a difficult task easier to deal with. The genuine kindness and understanding given to myself and my family was very much appreciated..."
"Great service provided I couldn’t fault them in anyway, Nigel and his staff were so caring and professional at such a difficult time."
"Thank you Nigel for the excellence way you conducted Alan’s Funeral. Leading him out of his beloved Kingsway Gardens was so majestic..."
"Dear Nigel, Thank you for the caring way you guided me through the preparations for, and the services, for my late husband. You made a difficult time more easily borne."
"I would like to take this opportunity of thank you for everything you did to help me through a very difficult time. The way in which you arranged the days leading up to the funeral..."
"I would like to say a big Thank You for arranging the funeral, I did not realise what a lot of work was involved. You mentioned the celebrant to us, who was also very helpful arranging the service."
"I would like to personally thank you for your service that you provided in the cremation of my Grandfather. Your professionalism, kindess and thoughfullnesss made..."
"The family and I would like to thank you for your services and attention to detail which made the process very easy for us."
"Dear Nigel & Your Team, thank you so much for your excellent services for my mother and all the family. Everything you did was perfect and you really did make a difficult time as easy as it could be."
"I just wanted to say a very big Thank You for your kindness and support in the organisation of Mums Funeral. I know Mum would be proud of how we said Goodbye..."
"Thank you for arranging and conducting my husband’s funeral so beautifully. Your kindness, understanding, attention to detail, patience and professionalism..."
"Thank you all for the sensitive, caring, yet very professional way in which you carried out our mother’s funeral arrangements. It was so helpful to have everything arranged for us..."
"Thank you so much for your kindness and help shown to me in this very traumatic situation. I am very grateful."
"Dear Nigel, I wanted to thank you for everything you have done for us. Your sensitivity and caring was so comforting..."
"I would like to thank you on behalf of the whole family for your help and guidance during the funeral of my late father. The service was conducted in a professional and dignified manner..."
"We would like to express our appreciation from the excellent organisation and smooth-running of our mum’s funeral arrangements.