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.

Latest Verified Reviews

Nicola Holyland 3rd Dec 2021

We were really pleased with everything. This is the 3rd time we have used RWFS in the past few years. 

Darren Spencer 29th Nov 2021

Thank you so much to Richard and his team. Everyone was so kind and caring and from the initial contact you organised everything in a calm and efficient manner, so we didn’t have to worry about anything. We would highly recommend you. David, Darren and Jonathan Spencer - Narborough, November 2021.

Debbie Morris 28th Nov 2021

Would highly recommend Richard ward funeral services. Handled everything with upmost dignity and and respect at our most difficult time when mum passed. Thank you.

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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

Charlie Nicholas   Smith

Charlie Nicholas Smith

Jun 2003 - Nov 2023

Christine   Bullen

Christine Bullen

Jul 1940 - Aug 2024

Joyce   Iris Banbury

Joyce Iris Banbury

Jul 2024 - Dec 1927

Margaret Ann   Greasley

Margaret Ann Greasley

Feb 1944 - Jun 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Nicola Holyland 3rd Dec 2021

    We were really pleased with everything. This is the 3rd time we have used RWFS in the past few years. 

  • 5 Darren Spencer 29th Nov 2021

    Thank you so much to Richard and his team.

    Everyone was so kind and caring and from the initial contact you organised everything in a calm and efficient manner, so we didn’t have to worry about anything.

    We would highly recommend you.

    David, Darren and Jonathan Spencer - Narborough, November 2021.

  • 5 Debbie Morris 28th Nov 2021

    Would highly recommend Richard ward funeral services. Handled everything with upmost dignity and and respect at our most difficult time when mum passed. Thank you.

  • 5 Rose Nest 23rd Nov 2021

    Really helpful and available to double check anything with them

  • 5 Edith Cobley 20th Nov 2021

    My husbands funeral was conducted with such care and compassion I would recommend Richard Ward to anyone who wanted a professional and caring funeral where no detail was to small. Thank you Richard Ward for arranging a beautiful funeral.

  • 5 Gemma Dixey 19th Nov 2021

    Very friendly and helpful at a very difficult time. The staff were there to guide me and answer my many questions. My calls and emails were always answered promptly.
    I would highly recommend their services 

  • 5 Joy Potter 17th Nov 2021

    Everyone is so very caring and extremely helpful
    They did everything we asked them to do for our dear mum
    When we lose someone who is so loved, our minds are not thinking so you need someone you can rely on to steer you through these times and that’s just what Richard Ward does - totally reliable and dependent.

  • 5 Rebecca Keene 15th Nov 2021

    Richard and his team were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. I couldn’t of wished for a better send off for my dad. Many thanks Richard for everything you did. 

  • 5 Beverley Collins 15th Nov 2021

    Very considerate and understanding.🙏🙏

  • 5 Jacqueline Robinson 7th Nov 2021

    My brother passed away in Spain I needed a internal funeral director to bring Luke back home. I was given Richard ward number by my solicitor. I had no idea how to, or what to do to bring luke.

    Richard talked me through what needed to be done to get the ball rolling .
    I can’t explain how for the first time felt I was in good hand .
    Every step of the way  no matter what time of the day or night I could get in contact I knew I could get the help I needed to get things done. I brought my brother home what a relief . I now needed to sort out a memorial , again Richard took the lead helped me do an sort every thing I needed and wanted.

    I would recommend Richard Wards funeral services Ltd, to anyone that need that personal touch understanding ,professionalism , kindness . 5 stars is not enough for what was done for me . Would and will recommend them to anyone .
     
    Thank you so much  Richard and your team .

    JacquelineRobinson . 



  • 5 Gary Kerr 7th Nov 2021

    A wonderful experience one of traditional values a very personal professional and caring for the family highly recommended 

  • 5 Carol Coulson 21st Oct 2021

    The staff including Naomi were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble.
    You gave Audrey a lovely service. Thank you from all the family

  • 5 Simon Reid 1st Oct 2021

    Richard Ward and Team has made my beloved daughter funeral the most beautiful and elegant we could have ever imagined. We cannot thank them enough...❤

  • 5 Lynne King 30th Sep 2021

    Richard Ward was recommended by a good friend. They helped us to make the funeral service very personal to our mother. The funeral directors were 'invisible' to us most of the time, which is how it should be, but extremely on the ball when it came to making sure we had choices, like offering us a flower from the coffin spray, and helping to make some friends in wheelchairs more comfortable by guiding them inside out of the cold wind. We felt the funeral was very much 'our' day to say goodbye to a much loved mother. Thank you for everything you organised for us.

  • 5 Louise Lawrence 20th Sep 2021

    Richard, Sharon and Grace were all really caring and supportive at this time of need and sadness. They all helped with advice and delivered as promised on the day for our uncle.
    Thank you

  • 5 Christine Fisher 19th Sep 2021

    Richard and his team could not have been more helpful and professional. Nothing was too much trouble and nothing was overlooked. He gave me total confidence that everything would be done in a caring and respectful manner.The flowers were beautiful and Keith the celebrant gave a lovely insight into my husbands life.
    Thank you Richard for making our farewell to Craig such a wonderful tribute to him.

    Christine

  • 5 Charlotte Coats 18th Sep 2021

    The whole team were absolutely dedicated to supporting us as a family in the most sensitive and professional way. They made an incredibly difficult time for us easier. Really couldn't recommend them more highly.

  • 5 Shirley Senior 16th Sep 2021

    Have found Richard to be very caring and supportive.
    Have used his services 3 times now and would highly recommend

  • 5 Sarah Gibson 12th Sep 2021

    Brilliant Customer Service from start to beginning, with being an independent company I felt very personal which is what is needed at this sad time.  

    We would like to say a thank you to Richard Ward and all his staff for helping to give our Wife/Mum such an amazing send off.  You arranged and recommended Linda Card as the Celebrant snd we truly could not have asked for better.

    We will for certain be highly recommending you.  Many thanks once again, for everything.

  • 5 Louise Brown 9th Sep 2021

    Thank you so much for all your help & support over the past few weeks. 

  • 5 Hayley Craven 5th Sep 2021

    We recently used Richard Wards Funeral Service.  
    I can’t express how brilliant 
    Richard and all his team are.
    They all went above and beyond from the minute we contacted them.
    Nothing was too much trouble.
    They helped us every step of the way. 
    The funeral was perfect, the flowers was perfect - everything was perfect! 
    A huge thank you from the Mattock family for showing our family nothing but care, compassion, empathy and most of all respect.
    A massive thank you to Fred for looking after Luke for us.
    It was a massive reassurance knowing Luke was being cared for by such a genuine, caring and professional man. 
    Once again a massive thank you for providing Luke with the perfect send off! 
    Hayley Craven 


  • 5 David Seager 2nd Sep 2021

    Thank you for your very kind and thoughtful service.

  • 5 Jayne King 31st Aug 2021

    Respectful
    Kind
    Caring
    Organized 
    Good communication 
    Took care of everything 

  • 5 Lara Woolstencroft 27th Aug 2021

    The kindness and service received from Richard Ward is superb. It’s caring and personal. Sadly we have needed Richard Ward twice in the last ten months. They haven’t let us down on both occasions. 

  • 5 Amy Reynolds 25th Aug 2021

    Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd were extremely helpful and allowed the process of planning and holding the funeral for our father to be as painless and as straightforward as possible.  Everything was sorted out and arranged for us which was a great help.  Communication was very easy and all queries were very quickly responded to and answered.  We would definitely recommend them.

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

Nicola Holyland 3rd Dec 2021

We were really pleased with everything. This is the 3rd time we have used RWFS in the past few years. 

Darren Spencer 29th Nov 2021

Thank you so much to Richard and his team. Everyone was so kind and caring and from the initial contact you organised everything in a calm and efficient manner, so we didn’t have to worry about anything. We would highly recommend you. David, Darren and Jonathan Spencer - Narborough, November 2021.

Debbie Morris 28th Nov 2021

Would highly recommend Richard ward funeral services. Handled everything with upmost dignity and and respect at our most difficult time when mum passed. Thank you.

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