After a Death in Blaby District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Blaby District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Blaby District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Blaby District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors logo

1. Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors

0.9 miles away

4.8
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From informing them of dad's passing, right the way through to being dropped off at our venue after the funeral, the service we received was impeccable. They made sure we were fully informed and understood everything that was going to happen.” — Helen M.

“Thank you Sally, for your caring approach and your sensitive manner when discussing difficult topics.” — Joanne K.

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2. Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd

1.0 miles away

5
(29 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“Your professionalism and humility were second to none. You even organized the weather - it was a beautiful, sunny, windless day and the burial ceremony was fitting and reverent.” — D B.

“They will always hold a very special place in our hearts for giving our loved one such a special send off.” — Amy L.

The co-operative funeralcare logo

3. The co-operative funeralcare

2.3 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All the employees, both prior to the funeral and on the day itself, were incredibly kind, thoughtful, respectful and personable. A difficult time was made better through the choices made by Blaby Co Op.” — Becki S.

“Very caring, very kind and very patient with us during this difficult time. They updated us throughout everything and helped with difficult decisions.” — Amy R.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

4. The Co-operative Funeralcare

2.9 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

The Co-operative Funeralcare in Broughton Astley offers compassionate, professional funeral services to families in Leicester and Leicestershire.

A J Adkinson and Son, Wigston logo

5. A J Adkinson and Son, Wigston

3.4 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1845 Cremation from £1321

“The entire Team treated us in a caring and considerate manner from collecting my husband from home, to the wonderful support given throughout his funeral. Thank you for making a difficult event that little bit easier.” — Anne B.

“We'd like to give a special shout out to Carrie who gave us wonderful support throughout. We could not recommend them enough.” — James G.

Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors logo

6. Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors

3.6 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the first meeting with darling Sarah till being taken to the wake, they were absolutely brilliant and faultless. They even took us from Gilrose Cemetery to Saffron Hill Cemetery to lay the flowers. There is nothing they can do to improve their service.” — robert c.

“Nikki at Saffron Lane was brilliant, she made us feel at ease from the start and nothing was too much trouble for her. The drivers and people escorting us were very attentive and went out of their way to make sure we were all OK. A lot of the stress was taken off our shoulders.” — Malcolm P.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

7. The Co-operative Funeralcare

3.7 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Sue who came to us was brilliant listening and tapping what we said about her, did a fantastic job. Every body said how good it was.” — Jack H.

“Everything was done respectfully and with the utmost kindness.” — Joanna B.

Heart of England Co-op Funerals logo

8. Heart of England Co-op Funerals

4.2 miles away

4.9
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2485 Cremation from £1790

“The service was just what we asked for and especially Tara DeMarco the celebrant who did a wonderful job bringing so many lovely memories of family life which brought smiles on all our faces at a sad time.” — Zelda S.

“Thank you to Sonya, Jane and everyone at Heart of England Co-op Funerals Earl Shilton for arranging a perfect send off for Barry Waldron. Made a very sad day so much easier.” — Dorland B.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

9. The Co-operative Funeralcare

4.3 miles away

3.4
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Looked after my sister very well.” — Sylvia H.

“From start to finish, April and Ashley at Wyngate Drive were amazing - supporting and helping sort the arrangements to working their diaries to suit my mum for visits to my dad in the chapel of rest.” — John

Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd logo

10. Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd

4.4 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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Meet Richard, Richard

“Extremely helpful and caring staff. Everything carried out professionally as per our family's wishes.” — Delia C.

“They are extremely caring and supported myself and my brother massively when losing your mum at a young age — we didn't know what to do and they pulled out all the stops. You truly are amazing people for what you do, continue your love and compassion.” — Carrie-Anne C.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

11. The Co-operative Funeralcare

4.6 miles away

4.5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Exactly what we wanted for my grandad's funeral. Very nice, respectful staff and a professional service. Highly recommended.” — JOHN M.

“Ashley and his team were fantastic. They're the gold standard when it comes to funeral care in my view.” — David L.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

12. The Co-operative Funeralcare

4.8 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everything was ran by us and the funeral home called just about every day with updates and information. You were not pushed into anything you didn't want to do.” — Alan R.

“Jo and the team did a fantastic job from start to finish for my dad's funeral. We as a family can't thank them enough.” — Jet S.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
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    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google