Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd

298 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

Rachael Jansen 12th Mar 2024

Thank you so much to Naomi and the wider Richard Ward team. They supported us throughout the process with care and consideration. Thank you all 

Daniel Denningberg 12th Feb 2024

Superb support and professionalism right from the first contact point. Naomi in particular was full of empathy, warmth and kindness.  I can’t thank them enough and would highly recommend. 

Stephen Kind 25th Jan 2024

I could not fault any aspect of the preparation, work or service on the day. First class. Thank you all.

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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

Marlene   Florence Dean

Marlene Florence Dean

Jul 1939 - Feb 2024

John   Peter Manley

John Peter Manley

Feb 2024 - Nov 1937

Roger   Kenneth Allen

Roger Kenneth Allen

Feb 1944 - Dec 2023

Michael Frank    Leadbetter 'Mick'

Michael Frank Leadbetter 'Mick'

Nov 1945 - Sep 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Rachael Jansen 12th Mar 2024

    Thank you so much to Naomi and the wider Richard Ward team. They supported us throughout the process with care and consideration.
    Thank you all 

  • 5 Daniel Denningberg 12th Feb 2024

    Superb support and professionalism right from the first contact point. Naomi in particular was full of empathy, warmth and kindness. 

    I can’t thank them enough and would highly recommend. 

  • 5 Stephen Kind 25th Jan 2024

    I could not fault any aspect of the preparation, work or service on the day. First class. Thank you all.

  • 4 Jane Gadsby 15th Jan 2024

    Everyone we dealt with at Richard Ward was very understanding, professional and compassionate.

    Would have been useful if, at the start of the process we were advised upon the obituary page and just giving link. This was not done until prompted by me.

  • 5 Helen Roberts 1st Jan 2024

    This is the third time we have used your services, always very respectful and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Thank you

  • 5 Sophie Rathbone 22nd Dec 2023

    Could not have asked for a better service. The passing of dad was very unexpected and planning a funeral was something my sister and I never expected to be doing at this point in our lives. But the team at Richard Ward made it as easy as possible during such a difficult time and the service was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much. 

  • 5 Elaine Singleton-Day 10th Dec 2023

    Kind and efficient staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Communication excellent. The funeral was perfect, capturing Mum’s life.

  • 5 Amanda Honnor 9th Dec 2023

    Very efficient and respectful of all my wishes. Also very kind and the service went very smoothly. I felt fully supported & wouldn’t hesitate to use this company again.

  • 5 James Parker 8th Dec 2023

    I have no hesitation in recommending their services after having experienced their compassionate and professional handling of the funeral service for my wife of 60 years. I was amazed how many people came up to me to say what a lovely service it had been , there were so many that they could not have been saying it just to be polite
    A big thank you to all the staff and not just Richard himself because his example has obviously rubbed off onto everyone else

  • 5 Linda Newman 26th Nov 2023

    Perfect in every way. Sensitive customer service and extremely clear information of requirements and procedures. Simply brilliant, couldn’t have been any better.

  • 5 Pip Baines 19th Nov 2023

    Excellent

  • 5 David Harris 17th Nov 2023

    The saddest time of my life,now it is all over i would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.The service had to be perfect to honour Nayoung and indeed it was.The service was streamed to South Korea and Chicago.Attention to detail and respect of my wishes were all carried out perfectly and fine tuned as ideas evolved. A very special thankyou to Father Lee ,Naomi and Nathalie ...love you all,all of it was a fitting celebration..God bless Nayoungxxxx.

  • 5 Lauren Price 9th Nov 2023

    Exceptional service through out.
    We have dealt with Richard ward a couple of times and every time they have been brilliant nothing is to much thank you for every thing you have done for us as a family and laying our grandad to rest.

  • 5 Stephanie Noble 4th Nov 2023

    We have used Richard ward before it was excellent service nearly 7 years ago and still excellent now will always use Richard ward funeral services in future

  • 5 Pauline Shatford 4th Nov 2023

    The kindness, consideration and care I and the family received from you during this dreadful time has been very comforting. Obviously we miss him but we know now he is at peace. We all send our grateful thanks.

  • 5 Karen Barry 30th Oct 2023

    Absolutely brilliant, professional, compassionate and kind service from start to finish for our dear mother Elfriede Garnetts cremation, I wouldnt hesitate to recommend Richard Ward Funeral Directors to family, friends and Colleagues, you have such a brilliant team of people working for you.

  • 5 Caroline Brown 30th Oct 2023

    All the staff were incredibly kind and understanding at such a painful time.
    Would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Sarah Manley 30th Oct 2023

    Sadly this is not the first time we have used Richard Ward Funeral Services, but once again the care and respect they show from the very first point of contact is 5 star. Nothing is too much trouble, they take the time to listen and treat the loved one you have lost with care and respect, we would, and have on numerous occasions recommended them to other friends and family and will continue to do so, well done everyone at RWFS and thank you.

  • 5 Lynn Howe 29th Oct 2023

    Naomi and then Fred have been very professional. They had dressed and shaved Dad and he looked like he used to. Fred was very good on the day. We have the internment of the Ashes tomorrow. Hopefully that will be as professional. We would definitely recommend them. Thank you.

  • 5 Susan Adams 23rd Oct 2023

    I wouldn’t hesitate to use Richard Ward again, all staff where very helpful n caring.

  • 5 Darren Williams 20th Oct 2023

    Our sincere thanks go to the Team at Riachrd Ward Funeral Services. They made the day simple and helped guide us through the choices. We have had so many comments about the good service it shows we chose the right company. once again thank you, Naomi and Sharon.

  • 5 Elaine Taylor 16th Oct 2023

    Our support was given mainly by Naomi; very compassionate, gentle and supportive. The weather on the day was atrocious but that did not prevent excellent service from all involved. I would not hesitate recommending this company which also came recommended to me.

  • 5 Adam Leadbetter 13th Oct 2023

    Absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. Professional company whom I’d recommend to anyone. 

  • 5 Terry Andrews 10th Oct 2023

    What great service Richard Ward provided me, my wife and all the family. Lisa was brilliant!! She and the team went "above and beyond", to help us give the send off my brother deserved - from start to finish. We cannot thank them enough for their help & support through this terribly tough time...

  • 5 Carole Graham 10th Oct 2023

    A very special thank you for the very special and professional service given by all the staff at Richard Ward funeral services.

    Naomi is now one of our family for the help and kindness shown throughout.

    Carole Graham and family.

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

Rachael Jansen 12th Mar 2024

Thank you so much to Naomi and the wider Richard Ward team. They supported us throughout the process with care and consideration. Thank you all 

Daniel Denningberg 12th Feb 2024

Superb support and professionalism right from the first contact point. Naomi in particular was full of empathy, warmth and kindness.  I can’t thank them enough and would highly recommend. 

Stephen Kind 25th Jan 2024

I could not fault any aspect of the preparation, work or service on the day. First class. Thank you all.

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