Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd, Wigston

40 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Selena Reynolds 29th Jan 2024

Richard Ward and staff especially Michelle were very professional, helpful and extremely supportive.  I would definitely recommend 

Karen Bell 20th Nov 2023

I couldn’t fault a thing, thank you, you have been brilliant x

Patricia Austick 28th Oct 2023

Thank you to all. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks especially to Trish Mildred for her care and compassion.  

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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

112 Aylestone Lane
Wigston
Leicestershire
LE18 1BA

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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 9660

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

Latest Obituaries

Sheila Christina   Cully

Sheila Christina Cully

Dec 1934 - Dec 2023

Martin Dennis   Austick

Martin Dennis Austick

Aug 1948 - Oct 2023

Raymond   Pearce

Raymond Pearce

Nov 1930 - Mar 2023

Brian   Lord

Brian Lord

Jun 1969 - Jul 2022

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Selena Reynolds 29th Jan 2024

    Richard Ward and staff especially Michelle were very professional, helpful and extremely supportive. 
    I would definitely recommend 

  • 5 Karen Bell 20th Nov 2023

    I couldn’t fault a thing, thank you, you have been brilliant x

  • 5 Patricia Austick 28th Oct 2023

    Thank you to all. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks especially to Trish Mildred for her care and compassion.  

  • 5 Jeanne Purdy 25th Sep 2023

    Richard Ward  is outstanding. Their staff is highly efficient and respectful to the family. Fred was an excellent person to deal with and I would highly recommend your company. 

  • 5 David Ball 17th Jul 2023

    Thank you to all the team at Richard Ward funeral services. Their service was excellent from our first phone call right through to the service itself. Nothing was too much trouble when discussing things on the phone or in person. The team went the extra mile for us while arranging the order of service booklet and the memories of my dad slide show. Many thanks. 

  • 5 Stephen Clegg 16th Jun 2023

    Great service and focus from the whole team.

  • 5 Graham Hawkins 24th Apr 2023

    Lovely people excellent service easy to deal with and very approachable 

  • 5 Kelly Pugh 9th Apr 2023

    Communication throughout was very good from all at Richard Ward's. Naomi was very supportive throughout & excellent at knowing what I wanted for my Nanna. She chose a lovely celebrant to lead the service that was perfect for us. I would not hesitate to use their services again.

  • 5 Jan Hurst 9th Apr 2023

    Many many thanks for all your support

  • 5 David Edlin 18th Feb 2023

    These people were excellent nothing was too much trouble I was very pleased with their service and arrangements.
    Well done Richard Ward !

  • 4 Valerie Bindley 17th Feb 2023

    Professionally handled on the day.

  • 5 Gillian Langrick 21st Jan 2023

    I found Richard Ward Funeral Services excellent in every way. They guided us clearly through the process of organising a funeral, being sensitive and accommodating throughout at a very difficult time for the family.

  • 5 Paul Harrison 16th Jan 2023

    Very nice and helpful all the way through the process. I also used them for my father's funeral and was very pleased. Would recommend them

  • 5 Damon Wilkins 22nd Nov 2022

    Richard and his team could not have been better. They were all so caring and sympathetic at this difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they fulfilled our every request without question. Thank you.

  • 5 Floyd Harrison 10th Sep 2022

    I cant say enough to describe the service we received with the recent funeral of my father.
    We were comfortable from the first minute to the last and would have no hesitation recommending
    Your service to anyone
    5 stars all the way
    Many thanks
    Floyd harrison

  • 5 Tamzin Lord 30th Aug 2022

    Absolutely amazing people thank you 

  • 5 Angie Sharpe 5th Aug 2022

    This is the second time my family have  used Richard Ward. They are very professional and went the extra mile to provide support at our difficult time. Nothing was to much trouble and made sure all our needs were met and helped reduce all unnecessary stress. They provided an excellent service. Thankyou

  • 5 Lorraine Hancock 29th Jul 2022

    At a difficult time, everyone was supportive and kind and helped take the pressure off the family.
    Thank you to naomi and the drivers and everyone involved in making my mother in laws funeral a fitting tribute to her
    Thank you
    L Hancock

  • 5 Mrs. Kay Shenton 19th Mar 2022

    Excellent service 👏
    Well managed and gave my nana the send off she deserved.
    Highly recommended 👌
    Thanks Natalie

  • 5 Jan Hurst 19th Feb 2022

    So pleased with all the support and communications in preparation for the funeral as well as during the funeral. Many thanks

  • 5 John Cully 9th Feb 2022

    Very professional and caring staff

  • 5 John Peacock 7th Jan 2022

    A very good service from all staff at office and funeral.

  • 5 Janice Travis 19th Dec 2021

    I cannot thank you enough for the way in which you dealt with Mum's funeral. Particular thanks go to Trevor and Tricia who guided us through the planning with kindness, sensitivity and compassion. All the members of staff that we encountered were gentle, caring and sincere and the whole process unfolded in a calm and efficient way. At a time of great sadness , my sisters and I felt we were taken care of. Thank you so much to everyone who helped.

  • 5 Mr. Philip Waite 27th Sep 2021

    Richard Ward provided an excellent service and it was a nice touch that going from the church the Funeral possession was walked up the road past my mums house before going onto the crematorium which was something we had'nt discussed but they had done a review the day before and offered this at the church.

  • 5 Derek Harris 19th Sep 2021

    Couldn't have wished for better funeral directors perfect service everything went well 😃😄

Address
112 Aylestone Lane
Wigston
Leicestershire
LE18 1BA

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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

Selena Reynolds 29th Jan 2024

Richard Ward and staff especially Michelle were very professional, helpful and extremely supportive.  I would definitely recommend 

Karen Bell 20th Nov 2023

I couldn’t fault a thing, thank you, you have been brilliant x

Patricia Austick 28th Oct 2023

Thank you to all. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks especially to Trish Mildred for her care and compassion.  

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