Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd, Wigston
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
Sue Pugh 5th Sep 2021
Excellent service couldn’t be more impressed. Such care and compassion at such a difficult time.
Paul Harrison 26th Jul 2021
Very professional from start to finish Would highly recommend
Sue Derbyshire 16th Jul 2021
Exceptional service from very understanding and compassionate staff. Special thanks to Naomi and Trish who helped me get through an emotional time. They made it very easy for me and did my Mum proud. Thankyou
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
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
Nov 1925 - Jun 2022
May 1935 - Jan 2022
Sep 1939 - Nov 2021
Aug 1934 - Jun 2021
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Latest Verified Reviews
Sue Pugh 5th Sep 2021
Excellent service couldn’t be more impressed. Such care and compassion at such a difficult time.
Paul Harrison 26th Jul 2021
Very professional from start to finish Would highly recommend
Sue Derbyshire 16th Jul 2021
Exceptional service from very understanding and compassionate staff. Special thanks to Naomi and Trish who helped me get through an emotional time. They made it very easy for me and did my Mum proud. Thankyou
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