Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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

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

Margaret Joyce   Palmer

Margaret Joyce Palmer

Apr 1925 - Jan 2026

Marilyn Denise   Pemberton

Marilyn Denise Pemberton

Jul 1947 - Dec 2025

James   Clayfield

James Clayfield

May 1933 - Dec 2025

Neil Bryan Langley    Fallows

Neil Bryan Langley Fallows

Apr 1966 - Dec 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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