Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd
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.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
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.
What Families Say
AI SummaryFamilies often mention the care and compassion shown throughout the funeral process, describing the staff as understanding, supportive and treating them with genuine kindness during an emotionally difficult time. Many families highlight how the team handled the funeral day itself with professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring arrangements ran smoothly and that everything went exactly as planned or as their loved one would have wished.
Communication is another subject families return to repeatedly, with many noting that staff were always available to answer questions, responded promptly to calls and emails, and took time to listen to their wishes without rushing them through decisions or making them feel pressured.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
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Professional Standards
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NAFD Member
Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.
What they do
- Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
- Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
- Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
Latest Verified Reviews
Karen Rose 6th Apr 2023
Lisa was amazing She helped me through a very difficult time and was there every step of the way even down to the wake The attentiveness of Lisa and the staff was brilliant I felt like my dad was in safe hands throughout the journey Thank you I couldn’t of managed with out you Karen
Sally Carter 4th Apr 2023
Brilliant nothing too much trouble. Lovely caring people. No rush take time to listen. Definitely recommend
Sarah knight 3rd Apr 2023
Absolutely faultless service from these guys. Everything went perfectly, couldn’t have asked for more. It was a day we were not looking forward to but was made so much easier by the kind and caring staff . A special Thank you to Naomi who was amazing with my mother . I would 100% recommend to anyone who has a funeral to plan.