As a local independent family run business, when you choose Hillier’s it’s our family who will be helping yours. Each and every one of our team is dedicated to helping local families through this difficult time. To us it’s not a job, it’s a vocation.
As family funeral directors, our family is here to help yours. From the first moment you contact us we are here for you, helping you through this difficult time in any way we can.
One of our experienced and professional funeral arrangers will spend time getting to know you and the person who has died. We will talk about their funeral wishes and your preferences to help you create a truly fitting send off.
We take care of all the planning and organisation of the funeral on your behalf. We deal with venues, ministers and celebrants. We arrange transport and coordinate all the timings to ensure the day goes ahead perfectly.
It’s the many little details that make the funeral unique to the person who has died. This might include a special coffin, an alternative hearse, their favourite flowers and music as well as reading and audiovisual or video montages.
We ensure that all the required legal and administrative paperwork is completed and complies with all the necessary regulations.
Once in our care your loved one will receive the highest standards of care. We will talk to you about dressing and embalming.
At each of our funeral homes, we have a beautiful Visiting Room where you can spend time with your loved one before the funeral.
It’s the many little details that make the funeral unique to the person who has died. This might include a special coffin, an alternative hearse, their favourite flowers and music as well as reading and audiovisual or video montages.
Unique to Hillier’s is our bespoke Service and Wake rooms which you can use to host a private funeral before an unattended cremation, or prior to the committal at the crematorium or cemetery.
Our team is experienced at providing emotional support and guidance to families from the very first phone call you make to us, right through to the day of the funeral. We also offer a more formal bereavement support service to clients who need it after the funeral.
As a local family run business it’s really important to us to be part of our community and to give back. We don’t do this to tick a box like some corporate funeral directors do. We do this because we love where we live and work, and we want to contribute to making our community a better place for all for generations to come.
We are very honoured that many of our clients like to tell us how the service they received from us made them feel. We’d like to share some of these comments with you below.
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I cannot thank Hillier Funeral Service enough for the care, kindness and support they gave me while arranging my mum's funeral.
From the very beginning, they went above and beyond to help make a very difficult time a little easier. … read more Everything was handled with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail, and nothing ever seemed too much trouble.
A special thank you to Julie Groom, who was absolutely wonderful throughout the whole process. She was so kind, patient and helpful, always taking the time to answer questions and offer support whenever it was needed. Her caring approach made a huge difference to me and my family.
I would highly recommend Hillier Funeral Service to anyone who finds themselves needing funeral arrangements. The service we received was exceptional, and I will always be grateful for everything they did for us. -
On the 15th December 2025 I lost my mum to Alzheimers. Hilliers Funeral Service then took care of the funeral service. We had the service at Hilliers and the wake, and I have to say that I cannot thank them enough for making it such … read more an easy and calm procedure. Upstairs where we held the wake was so comfortable and there was someone on hand all the time if we needed any assistance. There was no stress as they put us in touch with all the appropriate people. My mums funeral was the best it could be so thankyou Hilliers for making my mums fueral so peaceful and comforting.
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From the moment we met Reece at Hilliers, we felt completely at ease. This was our second time arranging a funeral, and after a poor experience with a different funeral director, we were nervous. He listened, understood, and guided us with … read more care and respect.
He showed nothing but professionalism, attentiveness, and compassion. Our dad was treated with the utmost dignity, and the day itself was a peaceful, beautiful farewell.
The recommendation of Alan Mulrooney as celebrant was an excellent one. He spoke about our dad as if he knew him personally, which made the service even more meaningful and special.
The whole team at Hilliers made a very difficult time so much easier with their kindness and understanding. We are truly grateful for the care they gave our family and the wonderful send-off for our dad. -
Nick was so helpful, sympathetic and helped guide me with the arrangements for my mums funeral, making suggestions for things I wouldn't have thought of.
We used the service room at Kingshill house in Old Town, which is lovely, bright … read more and great for a smaller intimate funeral, then their wake room.
I would highly recommend Hilliers everything ran smoothly on the day and I couldn't have been happier with their service and support throughout a difficult time. -
The service that Hilliers provided for the arrangements for my father’s funeral was exceptional. My mother and I were treated with the upmost respect from our first contact with the company, and the level of professional service continued … read more throughout the entire process and on the day of the funeral itself. Our main point of contact was Reece who was extremely engaging and reassuring, and helped to make dad’s funeral feel very personal and special. Thank you to Reece, Nick, Kelvin and the rest of the team for all your efforts. Our family are very grateful to you all.
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From the very start, Hillier demonstrated clear, calming and professional conduct throughout our hardship.
Nick, you have my upmost and heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for your service and care for our dear mother.
Whatever your funeral wishes, needs or budget we can create a fitting funeral for your loved one.
You can have the service and wake in our beautiful tailor-made rooms at Kingshill House.
