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

Jane Carroll 16th Sep 2022

Excellent service as always. Richard Ward and his very professional, compassionate, caring and helpful team have, during the last five years, looked after my Grandfather, my Father, and now my Mother. God bless you all and heartfelt thanks from everybody in the Carroll family. xxx

Jenny Scroby 7th Sep 2022

Everything went off without a hitch, due to the professionalism of Richard and his team. Our only criticism was the long delay in collecting dad from the hospital mortuary, which was due to the lack of fridge space at Richard Wards. However once he was collected and in their care, he was made to look peaceful and at rest. Something that we were very grateful of.

Chris Parker 3rd Sep 2022

Richard and all the staff were very professional, taking care of all of the arrangements and providing us with the peace of mind that we needed at that time. Thank you.

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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

Roger   Kenneth Allen

Roger Kenneth Allen

Feb 1944 - Dec 2023

Michael Frank    Leadbetter 'Mick'

Michael Frank Leadbetter 'Mick'

Nov 1945 - Sep 2023

Tony   Andrews

Tony Andrews

Apr 1976 - Aug 2023

Leonard   Smith

Leonard Smith

Sep 1936 - Sep 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jane Carroll 16th Sep 2022

    Excellent service as always. Richard Ward and his very professional, compassionate, caring and helpful team have, during the last five years, looked after my Grandfather, my Father, and now my Mother.

    God bless you all and heartfelt thanks from everybody in the Carroll family. xxx

  • 4 Jenny Scroby 7th Sep 2022

    Everything went off without a hitch, due to the professionalism of Richard and his team.
    Our only criticism was the long delay in collecting dad from the hospital mortuary, which was due to the lack of fridge space at Richard Wards. However once he was collected and in their care, he was made to look peaceful and at rest. Something that we were very grateful of.

  • 5 Chris Parker 3rd Sep 2022

    Richard and all the staff were very professional, taking care of all of the arrangements and providing us with the peace of mind that we needed at that time.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Laura Blades 3rd Sep 2022

    Richard ward funeral services provided a fantastic service for us, they showed care and professionalism throughout the whole time from planning to the actual funeral day - Thankyou 

  • 5 Nigel Slater 25th Aug 2022

    Fantastic service from start to finish with my Dad's funeral, exactly as it had been with my Mum's last year. Great, friendly folks who have the right bedside manner and also a tremendous willingness to help. Absolutely optimal mix of knowledge and help, sympathy and respect and also warmth and humour (that helps at times like this). To a man and woman, they are a joy to work with and make this difficult time so much easier to navigate than it could be. Would recommend them in a heartbeat. Nigel

  • 5 Navin Mistry 22nd Aug 2022

    Very considerate of religious beliefs 

  • 5 Julie Hill 16th Aug 2022

    Personal service given, nothing too much trouble, would highly recommend.

  • 5 Richard Whitmore 14th Aug 2022

    At what was a very difficult time our experience could not have been better, everyone was very professional and gave us all the time we needed. Grace was exceptional throughout the whole process always there to help and guide us through every detail for which we were very grateful. 

  • 5 Ann Bartram 2nd Aug 2022

    The funeral arrangements and the actual funeral was professional in every way - it was arranged with care, dignity and attention to detail and could not fault the the service received in any way - thank you for being such a caring company

  • 5 Peter Fairbairn 1st Aug 2022

    Exceptional service from start to finish  thank you 

  • 5 Keeley Holubjowsky 24th Jul 2022

    Richard Ward and team helped us through the toughest time of our lives. They took care of everything and I can’t thank them enough. 
    I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Jane Orme 22nd Jul 2022

    The staff at Richard Ward Funeral Services were helpful, sympathetic and efficient. The funeral service was just how I wanted it and went very smoothly. 

  • 5 Jeremy Smith 20th Jul 2022

    Everything was excellent. The service was very good and nothing was too much trouble.

  • 5 Stephen Seymour 16th Jul 2022

    Everything was dealt with professionally and compassionately and all the arrangements for the day went smoothly. Any questions were dealt with promptly and the service we received was excellent. Thank you.

  • 5 Carol Dance 12th Jul 2022

    Richard Ward and his wonderful team are very professional, respectful, helpful and friendly , who really do go the extra mile to make a distressing experience easier to cope with. They take care of the smallest detail and answered all our questions no matter how trivial that you think of at such a heart breaking time. The customer care from this independent company is second to none .

  • 5 Lesley Cully 10th Jul 2022


    Just perfect! A family firm looking after our family members and looked after very well.

    Thank you Richard 

  • 5 Jonathan Mason 1st Jul 2022

    Thank you. The whole process was painless, and handled just right.
    Professional and good value.

  • 5 Mark Edwards 28th Jun 2022

    From the initial meeting to the actual day of the funeral, the staff at Richard Ward Funeral Services handled everything with professionalism, compassion, and an attention to detail, to the level of which I thought had disappeared. Nothing was too much trouble for them. My family and I could not have wished for anything better.

  • 5 Andrea Moore 20th Jun 2022

    We couldn't have asked for better. All the staff were thoughtful and compassionate. All the details for the funeral were taken care of. At a time when you can't think of what's needed. Thank you Richard and all the staff

  • 5 Maureen Allen 18th Jun 2022

    Very understanding and easy to communicate with with.

  • 5 Ken Percival 13th Jun 2022

    I can’t think of anything that could have gone better with my Mum’s funerals. Richard Ward were very caring and professional. A sad day went the best it possibly could.

  • 5 Desiree Carey 12th Jun 2022

    The service and care given to us was greatly appreciated.

    Any query we had was dealt with instantly and we were very happy with the kindness shown.

    Nothing was too much trouble.

    We would certainly recommend your company in the future.

    Our best  wishes go to you and please thank Grace for her
    humour and care at this sad time.



  • 5 Sonia Croft 5th Jun 2022

    Richard and his team delivered an amazing service for my mum. They were thoughtful, polite, and respectful. I can't speak highly enough and thank you so much.

  • 5 Robert Archer 25th May 2022

    Compassionate and understanding very helpful staff used many times 

  • 5 Sandra Bradshaw 23rd May 2022

    Wonderful service. Professional throughout.
    Thank you 

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

Jane Carroll 16th Sep 2022

Excellent service as always. Richard Ward and his very professional, compassionate, caring and helpful team have, during the last five years, looked after my Grandfather, my Father, and now my Mother. God bless you all and heartfelt thanks from everybody in the Carroll family. xxx

Jenny Scroby 7th Sep 2022

Everything went off without a hitch, due to the professionalism of Richard and his team. Our only criticism was the long delay in collecting dad from the hospital mortuary, which was due to the lack of fridge space at Richard Wards. However once he was collected and in their care, he was made to look peaceful and at rest. Something that we were very grateful of.

Chris Parker 3rd Sep 2022

Richard and all the staff were very professional, taking care of all of the arrangements and providing us with the peace of mind that we needed at that time. Thank you.

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