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

Polly Kaur 27th Jan 2023

The support we have received for one of the most heartbreaking times of your life has been exceptional. They have catered for every wish we had so well, and made such a huge effort to make us feel so comfortable.  Highly Recomended. 

Daniel Grieves 23rd Jan 2023

Fortunately I have nobody to compare against, but they were friendly, efficient, respectful and took the time to answer our questions.

Neil Crawford 23rd Jan 2023

Thank you so much for all of your hard work for making my mum's funeral the day we all hoped for and for helping us as a family, at what is an exceptionally difficult and emotional time. Your service throughout was amazing and I would definitely recommend you to others.

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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

Avril Rose May    Crawford

Avril Rose May Crawford

Apr 1938 - Dec 2022

Susan   Elizabeth May Grieves

Susan Elizabeth May Grieves

Jul 1971 - Dec 2022

Mary Teresa    Jackson

Mary Teresa Jackson

Nov 1927 - Nov 2022

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Polly Kaur 27th Jan 2023

    The support we have received for one of the most heartbreaking times of your life has been exceptional. They have catered for every wish we had so well, and made such a huge effort to make us feel so comfortable.  Highly Recomended. 

  • 5 Daniel Grieves 23rd Jan 2023

    Fortunately I have nobody to compare against, but they were friendly, efficient, respectful and took the time to answer our questions.

  • 5 Neil Crawford 23rd Jan 2023

    Thank you so much for all of your hard work for making my mum's funeral the day we all hoped for and for helping us as a family, at what is an exceptionally difficult and emotional time. Your service throughout was amazing and I would definitely recommend you to others.

  • 5 Mike Hincks 9th Jan 2023

    For something I wish wasn't so, Richard Ward were simply brilliant from start to finish. Patient, meticulous, thoroughly professional. Thanks especially to Naomi for the help and replying to my many emails over the duration of the planning period.

  • 5 Tim Wardle 9th Jan 2023

    Cannot recommend highly enough what an excellent service Richard Ward Funeral directors provide. A service above and beyond in difficult times.
    Thanks to everyone there

  • 5 Ian Harbour 23rd Dec 2022

    A service second to none. My fiancée was treated with the utmost dignity and respect and we were kept informed at all times. A first class device. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Helen Smith 16th Dec 2022

    Every aspect of this sad time for us was sensitive to our needs and delivered gently as we were able to deal with matters. The service itself was just as I had imagined it would be with time for each part of it without any feeling of being hurried or drifting. I would recommend them - entirely appropriate send off for our much loved local resident.

  • 5 Jayne Bass-Bosworth 27th Nov 2022

    We couldn't have asked for more in how Mum's funeral was managed from beginning to end. We were treated with the utmost kindness, consideration and respect, and nothing was too much trouble to ensure Mum's last wishes were carried out as she would have wanted. We truly appreciate all you did for us - thank you.

  • 5 Martin Hobson 26th Nov 2022

    Everything carried out with care and dignity

  • 5 Justine Wood 19th Nov 2022

    Thank you Grace,
    You made a very painful process so easy.
    Your kind manner and professionalism.
    Thank you to Steve the driver.
    A fantastic service and Keith was so lovely and embraced my mum how we wanted to remember her.

  • 5 Jamie Bates 17th Nov 2022

    I do no Richard Ward very professional with also making every effort to make my wife’s funeral as painless and stress free as possible 

  • 5 Alison Coulson 7th Nov 2022

    All the staff were extremely helpful and guided us efficiently and easily through the process of cremation. The staff dealt with us in a sympathetic and gentle way and didn't mind how many times we called or popped in to ask questions. Highly recommended.

  • 4 Adrian Burton 24th Oct 2022

    Always accommodating and friendly. Advice given is reliable and reassuring. We felt confident when making all preparations. There was a mix up on the day regarding the number of cars. This was managed successfully. Will use again.

  • 5 Lora McAulay 16th Oct 2022

    Richard and his team were very helpful with the arrangements. I had an extra request which he fulfilled excellently. The wreath was especially lovely.

    Thank you so much Richard. 

    Lora McAulay

  • 5 Sam Pawley 13th Oct 2022

    From start to completion, the understanding and professionalism was incredible, I viewed my Dad, and they did him proud he looked so peaceful, Richard took so much time to listen and was eager to get to know our Dad.
    Thank you to you all xx

  • 5 Ian Holder 13th Oct 2022

    Thank you for leading us through the process with compassion, patience and good advice.  It was exactly the send off Dad would have wanted. 

  • 5 Joyce Ellis 2nd Oct 2022

    very kind excellent service very professional everything done as we asked service was exactly as we requested.

  • 5 Michael Biggs 1st Oct 2022

    Brilliant, wonderful, xaring and professional staff. A real credit to their profession. Nothing too much trouble.

  • 5 Bruce Peers 26th Sep 2022

    First class. Thank you.

  • 5 Jennifer Lees 19th Sep 2022

    I would highly recommend Richard Ward Funeral Services nothing was too much trouble for them, a difficult time handled with ease and respect, 

  • 5 Jane Carroll 16th Sep 2022

    Excellent service as always. Richard Ward and his very professional, compassionate, caring and helpful team have, during the last five years, looked after my Grandfather, my Father, and now my Mother.

    God bless you all and heartfelt thanks from everybody in the Carroll family. xxx

  • 4 Jenny Scroby 7th Sep 2022

    Everything went off without a hitch, due to the professionalism of Richard and his team.
    Our only criticism was the long delay in collecting dad from the hospital mortuary, which was due to the lack of fridge space at Richard Wards. However once he was collected and in their care, he was made to look peaceful and at rest. Something that we were very grateful of.

  • 5 Chris Parker 3rd Sep 2022

    Richard and all the staff were very professional, taking care of all of the arrangements and providing us with the peace of mind that we needed at that time.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Laura Blades 3rd Sep 2022

    Richard ward funeral services provided a fantastic service for us, they showed care and professionalism throughout the whole time from planning to the actual funeral day - Thankyou 

  • 5 Nigel Slater 25th Aug 2022

    Fantastic service from start to finish with my Dad's funeral, exactly as it had been with my Mum's last year. Great, friendly folks who have the right bedside manner and also a tremendous willingness to help. Absolutely optimal mix of knowledge and help, sympathy and respect and also warmth and humour (that helps at times like this). To a man and woman, they are a joy to work with and make this difficult time so much easier to navigate than it could be. Would recommend them in a heartbeat. Nigel

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

Polly Kaur 27th Jan 2023

The support we have received for one of the most heartbreaking times of your life has been exceptional. They have catered for every wish we had so well, and made such a huge effort to make us feel so comfortable.  Highly Recomended. 

Daniel Grieves 23rd Jan 2023

Fortunately I have nobody to compare against, but they were friendly, efficient, respectful and took the time to answer our questions.

Neil Crawford 23rd Jan 2023

Thank you so much for all of your hard work for making my mum's funeral the day we all hoped for and for helping us as a family, at what is an exceptionally difficult and emotional time. Your service throughout was amazing and I would definitely recommend you to others.

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