Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd

300 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

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...

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.

Adam Simmonds 6th Oct 2023

I felt all the preparation- viewing, flowers, coffin choice, small details were all discussed and approached with real sensitivity and care. I felt genuine sympathy from Lisa and Naomi; and  I-was very very impressed with Naomi’s on-the-day delivery of all the aspects…attentive, careful, considerate, thoughtful and appropriately upbeat. The cars were immaculate and driven well.

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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 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

Jean Mary   Angrave

Jean Mary Angrave

Aug 1942 - Aug 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 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.

  • 5 Adam Simmonds 6th Oct 2023

    I felt all the preparation- viewing, flowers, coffin choice, small details were all discussed and approached with real sensitivity and care. I felt genuine sympathy from Lisa and Naomi; and  I-was very very impressed with Naomi’s on-the-day delivery of all the aspects…attentive, careful, considerate, thoughtful and appropriately upbeat. The cars were immaculate and driven well.

  • 5 Tracey Cufflin 28th Sep 2023

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  • 5 Simon Grice 26th Sep 2023

    Very friendly, nothing to much trouble. Would recommend this local funeral service.

  • 5 Nigel Corby 23rd Sep 2023

    Superb service from start to finish, cannot recommend highly enough, special thanks to Naomi

  • 5 Hannah Hickey 22nd Sep 2023

    Honestly can not thank Richard Ward enough for their wonderful service. From the very first moment you are treated with such kindness and gentleness. You are treated as though you are family and their support goes beyond the norm. I unfortunately have had to experience them multiple times first with the loss of my mum and then again for the loss of my little boy who was born sleeping, and they guided and supported us the whole way through and gave extra special treatment for us and our little girl. Thank you for everything. 

  • 5 Rachael Smith 7th Sep 2023

    The team at Richard Ward couldn’t have been more caring and compassionate for the final journey for my mum. They are very professional and managed everything for us. Thank you Rachael 

  • 5 Linda Burns 21st Aug 2023

    My family and I have had tremendous and faultless support from Richard Ward F S.
    The staff have been very professional, very caring and
    sensitive to our every need.
    I would not hesitate in recommending their service to  anyone. 
    Linda Burns

  • 5 Sean Kerr 21st Aug 2023

    At a very difficult time with an unexpected passing Richard Ward were kind and caring throughout the process - guidance was given where needed and the service went without issues. Thanks to all involved. Much appreciated - from the entire Kerr family.

  • 5 Pramod Rana 7th Aug 2023

    From start to finish, Richard Ward and Lisa in particular managed the process with the utmost professionalism and dignity. They were accommodating of every wish of the family. I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Chris Armitage 7th Aug 2023

    Many thanks to Lisa and the team.
    Everything was conducted with feeling and compassion. We actually felt like they were part of our family when dealing with Dads funeral.

    Chris Armitage

  • 5 Maria Sharp 27th Jul 2023

    The whole process with Richard Ward was excellent , the staff were amazing , really caring and compassionate and were brilliant with my mum and Terry’s wishes were carried out down to the very finest point , they took the stress out of everything and made  the whole process feel really personal , on the day it was carried out with complete professionalism and respect and we could not have asked for anything more . We had several family members saying the service that we and Terry received was above and beyond , lisa and Naomi in particular were just lovely so thank you to you all for taking us through a tough time easily .

  • 5 Clare Geraghty 21st Jul 2023

    Excellent, professional and caring.

  • 5 Linda Vyas 18th Jul 2023

    Absolutely cannot fault this service. Nothing & I mean nothing is too much. 
    Fred could not do enough for us. His warm personality & caring attitude plus attention to the little details meant so much to us as a family. He listens & does not forget.
    Thank you all for your kindness & compassion shown at such a difficult time.
    As a close family we will be forever grateful to you & yours
    Sent with Love
    Linda, Cathy & David
    Xxx

  • 5 Stephen Garfield 17th Jul 2023

    Respectful,professional and knowledgeable people, nothing to much trouble 

  • 5 Jamie McManus 15th Jul 2023

    Great, professional service with prompt communication in what was a very difficult time. Very compassionate and caring throughout.
    Culminated in a wonderful send off for my dear mother.
    Highly recommend Richard Ward…. Thank you Fred and colleagues 

  • 5 Jane Shute 9th Jul 2023

    The care received from Richard and team was wonderful . Too many people to remember the names as i wasn't in the best place at the time due to the loss of my Mum.Fred will never be forgotten though . The dignity ,respect and care was truly heartfelt . Thank you will never be enough for you all x

  • 5 Liz Hancock 8th Jul 2023

    Nothing was too much trouble and the care of us as a family and for my Mum and her send off was respectful. The flexibility around our choices was appreciated, allowing us to do as we felt appropriate all the way through. Lisa was a consummate professional, while retaining a warm and compassionate stance with us at all times. I highly recommend you use their services. 

  • 5 David Chamney 19th Jun 2023

    They gave us an outstanding service and very professional on all levels and inpaticular Lisa for all her kindness

  • 5 Linda Vincent 18th Jun 2023

    After my father Anthony passed away , we decided to have Richard Ward funeral services because they gave our family excellent service in 2017 for my mother’s funeral. The service we received for my father in 2023 was exactly what we expected. Absolutely excellent in every  aspect of the funeral arrangements. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to our family & friends.

  • 5 Barry Pears 18th Jun 2023

    Outstanding service from first contact to day of funeral and after care, kindness and compassion at all times
    Fred and team always available to advice and action our queries and requests, they made the funeral a memorable occasion.

  • 4 Samantha Herbert 15th Jun 2023

    Professional and caring 

  • 5 Philip Adams 30th May 2023

    They went out of their way to ensure everything ran smoothly

  • 5 Simon Ristimaa 29th May 2023

    Unfortunately it's never good to have to use the services of funeral directors. I have used Richard, Naomi and the team three times in the last 12 months and I would not hesitate to recommend their services. They are compassionate, professional and courteous. They provide the utmost confidence that arrangements will be dealt with, and are, at what are very difficult times. Thank you for all your help.

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

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...

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.

Adam Simmonds 6th Oct 2023

I felt all the preparation- viewing, flowers, coffin choice, small details were all discussed and approached with real sensitivity and care. I felt genuine sympathy from Lisa and Naomi; and  I-was very very impressed with Naomi’s on-the-day delivery of all the aspects…attentive, careful, considerate, thoughtful and appropriately upbeat. The cars were immaculate and driven well.

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