Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd

305 reviews

A truly independent, family owned Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons in Enderby, Leicestershire. Qualified, compassionate team offering the highest level of service at sensible prices.

Latest Verified Reviews

Iain Kelly 3rd Apr 2020

From start to finish Richard Ward Funeral Services were absolutely amazing, they were recommended to us initially and i will be recommending them to others.

Dave Garrard 27th Feb 2020

We were told that Richard Ward Funeral Directors were "the best in the business." We now know this compliment was fully justified. We dealt primarily with Helen and, to a lesser extent, Richard - but they are, of course, part of a team. They dealt with out funeral in a sensitive, caring, compassionate, efficient and highly professional manner. It was a very difficult time for us, but we were guided through the process in a very supportive way. I would also like to compliment the celebrate chosen to manage the service, Keith Charlton. He struck the right mood at the service and delivered a very perceptive and moving eulogy. I really could not recommend this team more highly. They are, quiet simply, the best.

John Baker 11th Feb 2020

A very good service. We felt very welcome and well looked after. All our requests were catered for. Communication was easy and responsive. The flowers were particularly good. The order of service was well produced. Everything was conducted in a sensitive and professional manner.

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

2b The Cross
Enderby
Leicestershire
LE19 4NJ

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 0116 464 9569

About Us

Richard Ward Funeral Services is a truly independent, family owned and run Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons.

Operating from a beautifully appointed Funeral Home in Enderby, Leicestershire, they offer complete, compassionate care for the bereaved throughout Leicester, South West Leicestershire and beyond.

Richard and his team of experienced Funeral Directors have over 65 years of combined industry experience.

Richard Ward’s simple and unwavering ethos is to treat every family and their loved ones as their own - with dignity, respect, compassion and professionalism.

This dedication to the profession means that Richard and his team members hold the industry's benchmark qualifications, ensuring the highest possible standards. As members of the NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) the staff abide by their strict code of conduct.

Richard also possesses an unrivalled knowledge of cultural and religious requirements and is one of the country’s most experienced experts in repatriation of the deceased and handling of mass fatality.

This delivery of the highest levels of client service is combined with a sensible and transparent pricing policy.

Our loved ones are all unique and most families would like to arrange a Funeral service which reflects this. For Richard and his team, no request is too challenging. They have catered for every need, from the provision of specialist vehicles and unique coffins, to organising a fully themed ‘goodbye party’, to those who wish to have no service at all. The experience and ability to deliver small, but unique, personal touches makes every Funeral a bespoke and special occasion.

Contact Richard Ward Funeral Services at any time of the day or night to discuss how they can help assist you.

Latest Obituaries

Lorraine   Tracy Robinson

Lorraine Tracy Robinson

Jun 1961 - May 2022

Steve   Dance

Steve Dance

Jul 1953 - May 2022

Josh   William Laird

Josh William Laird

Apr 2022 - Apr 2005

Rose Margaret    Hawes

Rose Margaret Hawes

Nov 1926 - Apr 2022

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Iain Kelly 3rd Apr 2020

    From start to finish Richard Ward Funeral Services were absolutely amazing, they were recommended to us initially and i will be recommending them to others.

  • 5 Dave Garrard 27th Feb 2020

    We were told that Richard Ward Funeral Directors were "the best in the business." We now know this compliment was fully justified.
    We dealt primarily with Helen and, to a lesser extent, Richard - but they are, of course, part of a team.
    They dealt with out funeral in a sensitive, caring, compassionate, efficient and highly professional manner. It was a very difficult time for us, but we were guided through the process in a very supportive way. I would also like to compliment the celebrate chosen to manage the service, Keith Charlton. He struck the right mood at the service and delivered a very perceptive and moving eulogy. I really could not recommend this team more highly. They are, quiet simply, the best.

  • 4 John Baker 11th Feb 2020

    A very good service. We felt very welcome and well looked after. All our requests were catered for. Communication was easy and responsive. The flowers were particularly good. The order of service was well produced. Everything was conducted in a sensitive and professional manner.

  • 5 Julie Baker 9th Feb 2020

    The team at Richard Wards were so very thoughtful and thourough in the preparations for the funeral.
    The attention to detail was excellent and the flowers were amazing.
    Thank you

  • 5 David Haigh 27th Jan 2020

    Everything I could possibly have wanted from a funeral services company. Personal, respectful, caring help. Efficient & organised with attention to every small detail. Also excellent value. Helen and her team were simply superb, before and on the day. Highly recommended without hesitation.

  • 5 Sarah Cattell 12th Jan 2020

    The service provided was truly excellent.  Naomi looked after us from the minute we walked into the office right through to the cremation service, we could not have asked for a more personal service.  She made what was a very difficult time much more bearable and nothing was too much trouble.  We cannot thank her enough 

  • 5 tony kissoon 8th Jan 2020

    A very helpful service with genuine personal attention and everything being carried out as per the instructions of the deceased and family.

    Will certainly recommend to others.

    T

  • 5 Helen Mumby-Croft 30th Dec 2019

    Absolutely outstanding service, compassionate, empathetic, efficient and totally respectful of both the lost loved one and the family trying to come to terms with our loss. I cannot thank them enough for all their input, and making a potentially very difficult set of circumstances outside theirs and our control, much easier to deal with. Our thanks as a family do not reflect just how important they were to us or how well they did what was needed to be done. 

  • 5 Charlotte Slack 28th Dec 2019

    Highly professional and equally caring and gentle. The best people to turn to when you need to sort out one of the worst days of your life. Wouldn't consider anyone else. Thank you, Richard Ward.

  • 5 Neil Angell 21st Dec 2019

    Excellent service from start to finish. I would highly recommend RWFS.

  • 5 Maria Huggett 6th Dec 2019

    Excellent, caring and professional service, at your hour of need they are always there. Customer service is exceptional.
    Would not hesitate to recommend them, can’t recommend them highly enough.
    A huge thanks to all, you clearly take pride in your work and CARE about your customers.

  • 5 Karen Coultas 21st Nov 2019

    To Richard Ward on behalf of Lilian Williams
    I would like to say a big thank you especially to Naomi and Helen for all of the kindness that you have shown to my mum and our family. You took all of the stress out of a very destressing situation nothing was to much for you both, the dignity that you showed to my mum from the moment you enterd our home to our last goodbyes .we as a family could never thank you enough, you made sure everything was perfect for our special mum. Tara was a lovely lady she made us cry but she made us laugh remembering the lady our mum was she gave my mum a lovely send off one we can add to our special memories. Thank you all so very much i can not tell you enough what a lovely and special group of people you are many thanks karen Coultas and family x

  • 5 Jane Patrick 18th Nov 2019

    Richard Ward Funeral Services have provided an excellent service for my late mum and dad and recently my brother.  They are very friendly, caring and compassionate. Nothing was too much trouble for them at a very sad time and for this myself and family cannot thank them enough. I would highly recommend them. 

  • 5 Lesley Howard 14th Nov 2019

    Very supported by Richard Ward Funeral Services on the sad passing of my husband recently. All were very sympathetic & guided myself & family through a very difficult time. Much thanks to Helen who was superb. Would highly recommend them. 

  • 5 Dian Creely 13th Nov 2019



    A very helpful and efficient service at what is a difficult time.
    Many thanks to Richard and his staff for their attention.








  • 5 Muriel Adams 12th Nov 2019

    AT A VERY DIFFICULT TIME, ALL THE STAFF AT THE RICHARD WARD FUNERAL SERVICES WERE EXEMPLARY.
    PERSONAL REQUESTS WERE ACCEPTED WITHOUT DEMURE AND NOTHING WAS TOO MUCH TROUBLE. FRIENDLY, WITHOUT BEING INTRUSIVE AND VERY PROFESSIONAL.
    SHOULD ONE BE, SADLY, IN NEED OF MAKING FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS, I WOULD HAVE NO HESITATION IN RECOMMENDING THIS COMPANY.

  • 5 Iury Cabral 12th Nov 2019

    We were very grateful for the support and ease of arrangements. We only had one meeting and everything was taken care of from then on. Thank you for your excellent service.

  • 5 Helen Franks 12th Nov 2019

    I cant fault the people Richard Wards at all.

    I went to them to arrange my mums funeral; I wanted it to be a colourful and up-lifting funeral, and Helen worked with me to achieve just that. She was so helpful, sensitive, understanding and relaxed - she made everything easy! I am so pleased I used your company and would have no hesitation in recommending your first class service to other families.

  • 5 Danielle Clarke 9th Nov 2019

    First Richard and Helen looked after my aunt, then my son and now my father in law! Throughout every step theyve been absolutely brilliant and cant thank them enough for the support they give the family as well as the care the give to our loved ones. I wouldn't use anybody else by choice now. They can alter as much or as little as you like to cater for individual needs x

  • 5 Michael Newton 8th Jul 2019

    Fantastic service everything went so smoothly and with ease special thanks to Trisha, Claire and James would highly recommend

  • 5 Joanne Negus 5th Jul 2019

    Richard and his staff are wonderful. They take care of everything and alleviate all the stress of having to arrange so much, when you are already dealing with the loss of your loved one.
    Our family cannot thank them enough for the care they have given us.

  • 5 Harriet Wagg 5th Apr 2019

    At the most difficult time the most wonderful people helped us to give my dad a wonderful send off! Thank you all. I would recommend this company to anyone who has lost someone. 

  • 5 Kerry Hill 5th May 2018

    At an extremely difficult time RWFS made everything so much easier from start to finish.
    An excellent service and very respectful staff. They sorted everything very efficiently.
    Special thanks to Naomi. What a lovely girl cannot recommend highly enough. Very glad we chose you to take care of Richard's funeral.
    Kerry Hill

  • 5 Richard Wilkinson 2nd May 2018

    Richard and his team provided an excellent service and provided all the necessary advice to ensure that my wife’s funeral service was everything that our family wanted. 
    I have no hesitation in recommending Richard Ward. 

  • 5 Hayley Harris 18th Nov 2017

    Fantastic empathetic people and service.

Address
2b The Cross
Enderby
Leicestershire
LE19 4NJ

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Iain Kelly 3rd Apr 2020

From start to finish Richard Ward Funeral Services were absolutely amazing, they were recommended to us initially and i will be recommending them to others.

Dave Garrard 27th Feb 2020

We were told that Richard Ward Funeral Directors were "the best in the business." We now know this compliment was fully justified. We dealt primarily with Helen and, to a lesser extent, Richard - but they are, of course, part of a team. They dealt with out funeral in a sensitive, caring, compassionate, efficient and highly professional manner. It was a very difficult time for us, but we were guided through the process in a very supportive way. I would also like to compliment the celebrate chosen to manage the service, Keith Charlton. He struck the right mood at the service and delivered a very perceptive and moving eulogy. I really could not recommend this team more highly. They are, quiet simply, the best.

John Baker 11th Feb 2020

A very good service. We felt very welcome and well looked after. All our requests were catered for. Communication was easy and responsive. The flowers were particularly good. The order of service was well produced. Everything was conducted in a sensitive and professional manner.

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