After a Death in North West Leicestershire District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

North West Leicestershire District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the North West Leicestershire 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 North West Leicestershire District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

A E Grice Funeral Service logo

1. A E Grice Funeral Service

2.2 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you to Annette, Melanie, and Gerard for caring for my Dad.” — Susan C.

“Our heartfelt thanks to Annette and Paula for all their help, patience and advice at a difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything went smoothly on the day due to their professionalism and attention to detail.” — Jane C.

2. Lee Cooper Independent Funeral Director

2.6 miles away

4.8
(38 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“At the saddest moments of your life you need people like Lee who will take a little pressure off, show kindness and compassion. Lee and his team were there like they were part of the family.” — Eleni K.

“Rachael was the first person we met, and her gentle, compassionate manner meant more than she will ever know - especially after a difficult experience at the registrar's office. Your whole team helped lift a weight from our shoulders on the day.” — Vicky M.

Central England Co-operative logo

3. Central England Co-operative

3.1 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The staff here are so thoughtful and kind! We had such confidence in them taking care of grandpa. Would recommend to anyone and everyone!” — Becky b.

“I would like to say a big thankyou to Sharon and team for being so kind and considerate and helpful at this sad time. I would highly recommend coop funeral directors to anyone.” — Pamela

W B Bradford and Son Funeral Service logo

4. W B Bradford and Son Funeral Service

4.6 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

W B Bradford and Son in Measham offers over 100 years of compassionate funeral care, available 24/7 with personalised services.

The co-operative funeralcare logo

5. The co-operative funeralcare

5.2 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Fantastic care, compassionate and service from Karen and the team. Would highly recommend.” — Mu55a85

“Claire was amazing, very understanding and caring whilst arranging my father in law's funeral. Andy and the team done us and my father in law proud.” — Leica F.

6. Shepshed and District Funeral Service

5.7 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Kirsty done a fantastic job for my dads funeral. Nothing was too much trouble, she was very considerate at all times.” — angela m.

“Big shout out to Paula and Kirsty for making me and my family feel at ease throughout this difficult time. They are both super lovely and friendly with a professional manner. They will certainly go above and beyond for you.” — Skye S.

7. FM & J Wait

5.9 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Ward and Brewin Funeral Service logo

8. Ward and Brewin Funeral Service

6.1 miles away

4.2
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From start to finish everyone we dealt with was so professional and guided us through what is a tough time. We were updated on every step to make sure everything went smoothly.” — William H.

“I can't recommend Ward and Brewin enough for all of the care and attention at my aunts funeral, absolutely fantastic.” — Debra M.

Murray's Funeral Directors logo

9. Murray's Funeral Directors

6.8 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1250

“Thank you all who helped to give our much loved Mother a loving, dignified send off.” — Michael S.

“The team at Serenity were really helpful and put our minds at rest throughout. The new funeral home felt really peaceful. Could not thank them enough.” — Rose S.

Heart of England Co-op Funerals Inc. Gillivers Funeral Services logo

10. Heart of England Co-op Funerals Inc. Gillivers Funeral Services

7.2 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2485 Cremation from £1790

“Thoughtful and caring. Helpful and informative at all times. Couldn't ask for more really.” — Jennie L.

“Very caring and helpful people for a difficult sad time.” — Mags C.

The Cooperative Funeralcare logo

11. The Cooperative Funeralcare

7.4 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional caring and compassionate in the way they looked after my father and made me proud they also made it as painless and as easy as possible thank you very much” — Steve G.

“Professional caring and compassionate in the way they looked after my father and made me proud they also made it as painless and as easy as possible thank you very much” — steve g.

The Co-operative Funeralcare logo

12. The Co-operative Funeralcare

7.7 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional caring and compassionate in the way they looked after my father and made me proud they also made it as painless and as easy as possible thank you very much” — Steve G.

“Professional caring and compassionate in the way they looked after my father and made me proud they also made it as painless and as easy as possible thank you very much” — steve g.

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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
    in the last week
    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