Our pledge is to support you in your time of need with consideration, understanding and respect, for the deceased, their family and the wider community.
Freephone: 0800 85 85 55
Fax: 03 455 4880
Email: support@gillions.co.nz
407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012, New Zealand
Our People are Your People
We pride ourselves in meeting most reasonable requests
Gillions Funeral Services is a third-generation family-run business dedicated to providing the best possible service and care for families dealing with a bereavement.
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Allan Gillions
Funeral Industry Consultant Allan Gillions has been involved in funeral care since 1962, and is an active supporter of industry training and qualifications.
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Keith Gillions
Managing Director Keith Gillions (BCom, Dip FS) is the third generation of the Gillions family involved in the business. Keith’s passion and talent for technology has seen him develop innovations in funeral services, from live internet streaming to remote participation for those not able to attend in person.
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John Kirkpatrick
Funeral director John Kirkpatrick (Dip FS; Dip Emb; Dip NZPol.) spent 30 years in the New Zealand Police before becoming a funeral director. His kind and compassionate approach to working with those who have suffered the loss of a loved relative or friend sees John go the extra mile to...
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Paolo Guglietta
Funeral Professional Paolo Guglietta (A. Emb, Dip FD) has international experience in all facets of the funeral service industry, and shows genuine compassion and attention to detail in his work.
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Shelley Wilson
Funeral Professional Shelley Wilson (Dip Emb) entered the funeral service industry with a passion for helping others and since joining Gillions has gained a professional qualification in funeral care.