Blaby District
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.
This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.
Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.
Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.
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.
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0.9 miles away
“From informing them of dads 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. Our lovely Celebrant Linda delivered the service with emotion and humour and captured my mother in law's spirit perfectly.” — Joanne K.
1.0 miles away
Meet Richard, Richard
“Words cannot express how happy I was with the service and the way they looked after my brother. Thank you to all the staff — you are amazing people.” — MJ P.
“Special thanks to Richard, Helen and Naomi for ensuring the smallest details were perfect. A mention too for the bearers who were very dignified — my dad would have been so proud.” — Patricia L.
2.3 miles away
“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.
2.9 miles away
The Co-operative Funeralcare in Broughton Astley offers compassionate, professional funeral services to families in Leicester and Leicestershire.
3.4 miles away
“Thank you for making a difficult event that little bit easier. 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.” — Anne B.
“R C Weston and Son offered us so much compassion and understanding in a time of deep emotion. Our beloved one was treated with complete respect and dignity and allowed to rest in a beautiful, peaceful and clean space.” — James G.
3.6 miles away
“They were all very professional, kind and considerate, also very helpful at a stressful and sad time. I would recommend Ginns & Gutteridge for those reasons, and for peace of mind.” — Zoe A.
“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.
3.7 miles away
“Sue who came to us was brilliant listening and capturing what we said about her — did a fantastic job. Every body said how good the order of service was.” — Jack H.
“Everything was done respectfully and with the utmost kindness.” — Joanna B.
4.2 miles away
“The service was just what we asked for and the celebrant 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.
4.3 miles away
“Looked after my sister very well” — Sylvia H.
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4.4 miles away
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“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 — they pulled out all the stops. Continue your love and compassion you show — you truly are amazing people for what you do.” — Carrie-Anne C.
4.6 miles away
“Exactly what we wanted for my grandad's funeral. Good value, very nice and respectful staff, professional service. Highly recommended.” — JOHN M.
“Ashley and his team were fantastic. Really lovely people providing a fantastic service. They're the gold standard when it comes to funeral care in my view.” — David L.
4.8 miles away
“Everyone was well presented and they showed the dignity and respect we all wanted. Their offices in Wigston were not stuffy but modern and welcoming.” — Alan R.
“You were not pushed into anything you didn't want to do. Everything was ran by us and the funeral home called just about every day with updates and information on the funeral and the cremation.” — Alan R.
Free tools
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