Previously Gilderson & Sons Funeral Directors and now part of the W. English family, our Barkingside funeral home continues to serve the community with the same team, professionalism and service that our families have become accustomed to. You can depend on us to arrange and conduct a beautiful service that will celebrate your loved one's life in a way that is personal and meaningful to family and friends.
We cater for all kinds of funerals from our Funeral Directors in Barkingside; no matter what faith or culture, we will always be able to help. We have a particular specialism and extensive experience in Asian funerals, especially Sikh funerals, Hindu funerals, Muslim funerals and Tamil funerals.
If you think an alternative style of funeral is most fitting, such as a green or woodland burial, then you can depend on us to arrange this. It is our privilege to serve our cherished community with expertise and uncompromising compassion.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 02085517241 today.
Meet our team
You can put your trust in our impeccable standards of funeral services, care and facilities. Our Funeral Directors in Barkingside is based in a charming building on South Street, which will help you to feel comfortable, and at ease when you visit us.
We understand how important it is to get things right when it comes to saying farewell to those we love. You will get an unparalleled standard of care from our qualified and compassionate funeral directors.
Please call us any time, 24 hours a day, to discuss your needs. We can also help with memorials, tributes and pre-paid funeral plans.
With four packages available, at Gilderson & Sons Funeral Directors in Ilford we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
Attended Funeral
£2,995
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,244
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£4,239
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
Unattended Cremation
£1,250
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,250
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
We will provide a service at one of our chapels for friends and family to celebrate the life of your loved one. This will be followed by an unattended cremation, carried out with the utmost care and overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
Chapel Service
£1,650
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for attendance of a celebrant or minister
£217
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,867
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
Our Crematorium Service offers a service that will take place at a chosen time at one of our selected local crematoria. Here, a few people are welcomed to remember and celebrate the life of your loved one. A dignified and respectable cremation will then be carried out without mourners present.
Crematorium Service
£1,550
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes doctor's fees and cremation fee)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,550
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The team who dealt with my wife's funeral were professional, helpful and understanding at all times. Francis and Blanche made sure that everything that I wanted was carried out. The cortege team were also very good as was the celebrant, Steve Cheal.
Response from W. English & Sons
I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful at this difficult time. We are thankful to the team for making your special day so personal. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your wife.
Mrs Debbie F.
February 24, 2023
The service provided was exceptional. We were treated with the utmost care and respect and felt listened to at all times. I don't think we could have asked for more.
Response from W. English & Sons
I am glad that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time. I am happy that you confided in us as a team to take care of your loved one.
Ms Janie W.
June 1, 2022
The lovely lady that looked after me and my family at this very difficult time was caring , patient and supportive and helped us in a very respectful and professional way at every step of the way . I like to thank her and the staff who also were very professional and respectful on the day of the funeral. I was extremely satisfied and would recommend them to anyone.
Response from W. English & Sons
We pride ourselves in maintaining the highest quality of care for our families. Thank you for highlighting a member of our team who has made a difference to your personal experience and for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.
Mrs Olive S.
September 23, 2021
I could not have wished for better service, everything went so well. All our wishes where met, all the way through the staff where so helpful and kind. I was so pleased that I paid up front and Dignity chose Gilderson & sons as our funeral directors, no one could have done a better job. One of our friends said it was the best funeral that she had ever attended. All the family wish to send their thanks and best wishes to you all.
Response from W. English & Sons
Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. I am pleased it all went well for you and the family.
Mr Bruce L.
September 13, 2021
All our arrangements were carefully coordinated by Blanche. Her fine attention to detail, kindness, and absolute professionalism made a difficult time much less daunting. All arrangements went like clockwork. On the day, our family were less stressed in the knowledge that everything was handled with complete dignity. Thank you to Blanche for all her outstanding help and assistance..
Response from W. English & Sons
We are very proud of our team and the care they give and it means the world when we hear from the families that we have looked after.
Mrs Joanna D.
July 12, 2021
Gilderson & Sons helped to make an awful situation manageable. Jasmine calmly did all the hard work to help me to arrange a lovely send off for my mum. The funeral director Amy, ensured that on the day, it all ran smoothly and as stress-free as possible. I would highly recommend them.
Response from W. English & Sons
We know how special each person is and aim to convey this in all aspects of our work from the arrangements to the day of the service.
Miss Tracy S.
June 23, 2021
From start to finish I was extremely happy with your service and would definitely recommend
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for your recommendation. We are glad that the team looked after you so well.
Mrs Samantha S.
October 1, 2020
Always there when you need them. Nothing is too much trouble. So very kind and caring not to mention professional. I would recommend Gildersons to anyone. Jasmine is a wonderful woman who put me at ease as soon as I walked through the door. She managed to make a sad occasion less painful. Thank you so much for all your time and effort.
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for your comments left as part of your online review. I am glad that our team were there to guide you through the arrangements for your loved one at such a difficult time.
Mrs Susan S.
December 10, 2019
First class service. Gildersons were very supportive and took all of the worry out of my brother’s funeral arrangements. Everything ran smoothly and I was very pleased with every arrangement that was put in place by them.
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for an exceptional review. I am pleased to hear that our staff were so accommodating and that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
Mr John K.
September 24, 2019
My first experience at this found the staff at the Funeral Parlour to be excellent willing to take time to explain things ,did not mind if I returned more than once to clarify things. The lead mourner on the day was very helpful and made the occasion go smoothly which is exactly what was required.
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am pleased that our team looked after you so well and that we were able to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of a difficult situation and make things easier for you.
Mr Mark B.
July 16, 2019
Jasmine Blackmore at Barkingside was absolutely splendid in every respect. In fact her and team at Barkingside were brilliant and handled my mom respectfully and exactly as we would have wanted. Many thanks to all there for a funeral that although small felt just right.
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for your kind comments posted on your online review. Your feedback is always valuable to us and we are glad that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested.
Miss Sultan P.
May 21, 2019
Thank you for Jasmine you have been soo helpful and pleasant .
Response from W. English & Sons
Thank you for your online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed.
Mrs Christine H.
April 27, 2019
Very personal service
Response from W. English & Sons
We have received your online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Response from W. English & Sons
I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful at this difficult time. We are thankful to the team for making your special day so personal. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your wife.