Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd

301 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

Gwenyth Stevens 18th Aug 2020

On behalf of the whole family I would like to thank you for your professionalism and sincere care when dealing with all aspects of my grandpas funeral.   He would’ve really liked the seamless service you provided us all too. Thank you 

Pete , Lesley , Sian Allen 31st Jul 2020

Absolutely faultless service , there is a definite difference dealing with an independent , made a very painful time as painless as possible , thank you Richard and team  Heanaghan family 

Sally-Ann Bowen 27th Jul 2020

Thank you to Richard & his team for their care & compassion whilst being so professional In taking care of everything for us for my Dads funeral.  It’s been the hardest thing we’ve faced as a family but knowing this was all taken care of was a great comfort.  Thank you.  Sally-Ann Bowen

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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

Michael Edwin   Newton

Michael Edwin Newton

Jun 1935 - Feb 2022

Rodney   Stevens

Rodney Stevens

May 1946 - Feb 2022

Dorothy Joan   Appleton

Dorothy Joan Appleton

Sep 1940 - Feb 2022

Jill   Poulsen

Jill Poulsen

May 1938 - Jan 2022

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Gwenyth Stevens 18th Aug 2020

    On behalf of the whole family I would like to thank you for your professionalism and sincere care when dealing with all aspects of my grandpas funeral.  
    He would’ve really liked the seamless service you provided us all too. Thank you 

  • 5 Pete , Lesley , Sian Allen 31st Jul 2020

    Absolutely faultless service , there is a definite difference dealing with an independent , made a very painful time as painless as possible , thank you Richard and team 
    Heanaghan family 

  • 5 Sally-Ann Bowen 27th Jul 2020

    Thank you to Richard & his team for their care & compassion whilst being so professional In taking care of everything for us for my Dads funeral. 
    It’s been the hardest thing we’ve faced as a family but knowing this was all taken care of was a great comfort. 
    Thank you. 
    Sally-Ann Bowen

  • 5 Amy Robinson 27th Jul 2020

    We can't thank you enough for your help and support during this difficult time.
    We would like to especially thank John for his guidance and help throughout, nothing was too much trouble and his attention to detail made everything just spot on and certainly made the day everything we hoped it would be.

  • 5 Lee & Tracy Blower 27th Jul 2020

    Very professional service. Thanks to all.

  • 5 Jan Worthington 23rd Jul 2020

    Meg and I couldn't have wished for a more wonderful Funeral Directors. From my first phone call made ,the staff were so helpful, kind and understanding.John took charge of our funeral arrangements and he has been nothing short of fantastic. John's advice, thoroughness and efficiency enabled Meg and I to give Chris the best of funerals he so deserved. Absolutely nothing has been too much trouble for John and his caring and attention to detail has been truly amazing. Tara also fulfilled her role perfectly as our celebrant. We therefore send our sincere thanks and gratitude to all involved and an extra special thank you to John and Tara. We will highly recommend Richard Ward Funeral Directors.

  • 5 Neeley Turrell 13th Jul 2020

    Thank you Richard for arranging a beautiful send off for my gran, you are so good at what you do, she would of been so pleased.. 

  • 5 Yvonne and David Chandler 13th Jul 2020

    Richard and his staff were excellent.They were there for us all along the way helping us to make my sisters funeral special. 

  • 5 Vera Jelley 10th Jul 2020

    Exceptional service from John and the team at Richard Ward. Nothing was too much trouble always available to answer questions if needed at any time. All of the team were very empathetic and supportive and guided us through each step. Thank you.

  • 5 Ian Flinn 9th Jul 2020

    Received excellent service for my fathers funeral. I would highly recommend Richard Ward. Special thanks to John for all his help.

  • 5 Lucy Gunton 1st Jul 2020

    The staff at Richard Ward were amazing throughout the difficult process of organising Joan's funeral. They listened, advised when asked to and provided invaluable support at a time when it was really needed. Naomi and Helen were both so kind and nothing was too much trouble for them. Thank you all so very much - your kindness and understanding was very much appreciated.

  • 5 Elizabeth Astill 15th Jun 2020

    Very efficient and compassionate. All the worries about arranging a funeral were taken away. Thank you all very much.

    Liz Astill

  • 3 June chambers 15th Jun 2020

    All staff face to face or telephone contact were very good . Sympathetic and very helpful. Very glad i chose this company.

  • 5 Jessica Beszant 7th Jun 2020

    Richard and his team have been excellent from the get go. We went in with our dad planned all the funeral and Richard was there to advise us where needed. After our dad passed away he was nothing but professional and the team and explained everything we needed to know. I'm glad my dad chose Richard to do his funeral as there is no one better. I would highly reccomend Richard Ward Funeral Services as they are a small business they dont get the recognition they deserve.

    Thanks Richard and the team.

  • 5 Lisa Elkington 26th May 2020

    Very informative talking us through the whole choice and process. 
    Professional and supportive on the day. Thank you 

  • 5 Elaine Singleton-Day 19th May 2020

    Very caring, particularly in these difficult times of Coronavirus 

  • 5 Yazmi El Ashra 16th May 2020

    RWFS were compassionate and supportive during what was a very   difficult time. We couldn’t have asked for more.

    A very special thank you to Naomi. We couldn’t recommend RWFS highly enough.

  • 5 Susan Burgin 15th May 2020

    Thank you for your a very professional service right from beginning to end from when we booked you earlier this year.
    A big thank you from Sheila's family

  • 5 Steven Barrow 6th May 2020

    Excellent professional and caring service. Have used Richard Wards before and will most certainly use again and also recommend to friends and family. Keep up the hard work Richard, Helen and staff.

  • 5 Claire Haywood 3rd May 2020

    Very caring especially in restricted times. Everything was seemless and they were there for every question.

  • 5 Alex Shilcock 28th Apr 2020

    Naomi, I just wanted to say how brilliant you and your team have been through out the whole process.  Your care and kindness has made a very difficult time certainly more bearable knowing she was in good hands and nothing was too much trouble. You have gone above and beyond and I thank you for that x Alex & Danny Shilcock x 

  • 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

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

Gwenyth Stevens 18th Aug 2020

On behalf of the whole family I would like to thank you for your professionalism and sincere care when dealing with all aspects of my grandpas funeral.   He would’ve really liked the seamless service you provided us all too. Thank you 

Pete , Lesley , Sian Allen 31st Jul 2020

Absolutely faultless service , there is a definite difference dealing with an independent , made a very painful time as painless as possible , thank you Richard and team  Heanaghan family 

Sally-Ann Bowen 27th Jul 2020

Thank you to Richard & his team for their care & compassion whilst being so professional In taking care of everything for us for my Dads funeral.  It’s been the hardest thing we’ve faced as a family but knowing this was all taken care of was a great comfort.  Thank you.  Sally-Ann Bowen

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