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EXCELLENT Based on 93 reviews Posted on Jan York14. December, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you to Sam + Bay Tree Funeral Home for helping us through a very difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble, Sam kept us informed at all times and guided us through the funeral with great love + care. Highly recommend. Thank youPosted on Catherine Tebbutt-Smith24. November, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam was wonderful from start to finish. Her kindness, gentleness, and genuine care while looking after Mum meant more to us than words can say. She treated our Mum with such dignity and respect, and supported us through every step at a very difficult time. We are forever grateful. We would wholeheartedly recommend Sam and the team to anyone needing someone kind-hearted, caring, and trustworthy to look after their loved one at such a heartbreaking time . Thank you!!Posted on Donna McRory24. November, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used Bay Tree Funeral Directors for both dad and then my mum. Sam is really nice and makes you feel at ease. She is very caring and helpful with all your requests. Nothing is too much trouble and will help arrange everything. She answers all your questions and keeps you up to date. On the day of the funeral she ensures that you know what is going to happen next etc. I would recommend them for when a loved one passes away.Posted on Teresa Southwick19. November, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the moment we met Sam we knew she was the one to guide us through our Farewells. Her warmth, compassionate and caring nature overflowed and her professionalism was exemplary. Any questions we had were answered and her attention to detail was second to none. She took my partner into her loving care and gave him the utmost respect. He was always her first priority and gave him the best send off he deserved. To Sam and all the Team at Bay Tree Funeral Directors you are a joy to behold and made this difficult time easier than we’d ever imagined. We are very thankful and forever grateful. I would definitely recommend their services.Posted on Keith Busby16. October, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We can't thank Sam enough for supporting us through this sad time. Sam kept us informed throughout and we felt listened too. We felt at ease with Sam arranging everything and making it all that little bit easier for us as a family. We felt our mother/grandma was treated with care, respect and compassion.Posted on Penny Mcchord8. October, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam was lovely in dealing with arrangements for my Mum’s funeral. It felt like a very personal service and nothing was too much trouble.Posted on Lynette Hillman8. October, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam and everyone at Baytree Funerals were very professional, easy to talk to and extremely helpful and understanding at a very difficult time in our lives. We definitely recommend anybody that is going through a passing of a relative, to visit Sam and her team.Posted on Janice Arthur8. August, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When I was faced with arranging my mum's funeral Sam was kind, compassionate and guided me every step of the way. The day itself was perfect, every detail was exactly as I wanted it. Thank you Sam, I don't think I could have got through it without you.Posted on Rachael Thomas8. August, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing, caring lovely people. Sam was so honest and guided us through our difficult time. Kept us up to date with what we needed to do. Recommend Bay Tree if you are looking for an affordable funeral.Posted on Donna Hanlon8. July, 2025.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Sam and her team highly enough. She is a compassionate and caring lady who really went the extra mile for us all. Every detail was considered and delivered with such kindness and professionalism to make a terrible situation more bearable. Highly recommend.
Motorcycle Funerals in Leicester: A Unique Tribute to a Life Lived on the Open Road
Motorcycle Funerals in Leicester:
A Unique Tribute to a Life Lived on the Open Road
For many motorcycle enthusiasts, the freedom and thrill of the open road is more than just a passion—it’s a way of life. At Baytree Funerals in Blaby, near Leicester, we understand how important it is to celebrate a loved one in a way that truly reflects their spirit. That’s why we’re proud to offer motorcycle funerals—an unforgettable final journey that pays tribute to their love of biking.
Why Choose a Motorcycle Funeral?
Personalised Farewell
A motorcycle funeral provides a deeply personal way to honour someone who had a strong connection to motorbikes or the biking community. Rather than opting for a traditional hearse, a specialised motorcycle hearse can be used to carry your loved one on their final ride.Memorable Procession
Imagine a convoy of bikes accompanying the motorbike hearse as it travels through Leicester or across Leicestershire. This distinctive procession can bring comfort to family and friends, creating a unique and meaningful moment they’ll always remember.Reflecting a Passion
If your loved one spent countless hours on their motorcycle or cherished weekend rides with fellow bikers, choosing a motorcycle funeral acknowledges and celebrates that passion in a fitting tribute.
What to Expect from a Motorcycle Funeral
Specialised Motorcycle Hearse
Our team at Baytree Funerals works closely with providers of custom motorcycle hearses, typically featuring a modified bike and sidecar designed to transport the coffin securely and respectfully.Route Planning
We’ll help you plan a route that’s meaningful to your loved one. Whether you’d like to pass by favourite local landmarks in Leicester or travel a scenic route across Leicestershire, our funeral directors will handle the logistics to ensure a smooth journey.Support for Biker Communities
Friends, fellow riders, and clubs often want to ride alongside the hearse. We coordinate with local bike groups to organise a safe, well-structured procession, allowing everyone to pay their respects in a united, heartfelt way.
Why Baytree Funerals?
Compassion and Expertise
Our dedicated team has extensive experience arranging all types of funerals, including bespoke motorcycle services. We’re here to offer guidance, empathy, and 24/7 support throughout the planning process.Local Knowledge
Based in Blaby, we serve families throughout Leicester and Leicestershire. We’re familiar with the best local routes, venues, and suppliers, ensuring a smooth and memorable final ride.5-Star Service
We take pride in our 5-star Google reviews, reflecting the trust families place in us during their most challenging times. Our commitment is to always provide respectful, personalised care tailored to your loved one’s wishes.
Planning a Motorcycle Funeral
Arranging a motorcycle funeral starts with a conversation. We’ll discuss your loved one’s interests, the desired route, the type of ceremony, and any specific details you’d like to include—such as music, readings, or tributes from fellow bikers. Our professional funeral directors will take care of all the arrangements, so you can focus on remembering your loved one and finding comfort among friends, family, and the broader biking community.
Contact Baytree Funerals for Motorcycle Funerals in Leicester
If you’re considering a motorcycle funeral for your loved one, we’re here to help:
- Call Us: 0116 2788868
- Location: 7a Welford Rd, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4FT
Let Baytree Funerals provide the support and expertise you need to celebrate a life lived on two wheels. Together, we can arrange a final journey that truly captures the spirit of your loved one’s love for the open road.
Triumph Bonneville
Traditionally styled this ‘Proper British Bike’ was built completely in Great Britain and is popular with the broadest spectrum of people and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. As with all British specification hearses and the rest of our fleet it has a Funeral Director’s pillion seat, flower rail, secure hearse fittings, internal temperature control for warm weather and de-misting with a combination of glass roof and internal lights to display both flowers and artefacts.
“What a beautiful outfit.” “A Proper British Bike.”
Our quintessential British bikes have been featured on The One Show BBC1, Richard Wilson’s Two feet in the Grave BBC1, Robbie Coltrane’s B-Road Britain ITV, Richard O’Brien’s Dead Strange ITV, Inside Out on BBC1, Doctors BBC1 and numerous regional news programmes.
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Triumph Thunderbird
The Triumph Thunderbird is a traditional British twin, a 1600cc twin at that! This bike is so powerful it may appeal to classic train enthusiasts! Built in Great Britain this outfit is fast proving popular with the largest range of people, from classic bike enthusiasts through to people who simply want something stunning, sensational and stylish. As with all British specification hearses and the rest of our fleet it has a pillion seat, flower rail, secure hearse fittings, internal temperature control, a glass roof to light up the coffin and flowers.
“On behalf of myself and all our family a big big Thank you so much for helping us give dad a final motorbike ‘ride ‘ … he would have loved it, which is why I shook the ‘chauffeurs’ hand. Thanks again… The Attenborough family.”
Suzuki Hayabusa
“You did The Ton with my brother; that meant so much.”
As the fastest motorcycle hearses in the world our Suzuki Hayabusas provide the Ultimate Send Off for the Ultimate Riders.These are fast, sleek and popular with racers, marshals, sport enthusiasts and people who lived life in the fast lane.
We set the first official motorcycle hearse speed record in 2002 and beat it with our Hayabusa hearse in 2004. Recently Guinness recognised the category so we were presented with the Guinness World Record for fastest motorcycle hearse.
Our Hayabusas have been track tested by Straightliners and Fast Bikes Magazine, featured on Fifth Gear (Channel 5), Robbie Coltrane’s B-Road Britain (ITV), Richard and Judy (ITV), Jonathan Ross (BBC1) and numerous regional television news programmes.
Harley Davidson Road King
Nothing on earth sounds or feels the same as an authentic Harley Davidson. For the genuine Harley Davidson experience, you need the genuine Harley Davidson!
You’re looking at the king of the road. Our Harley Davidson Road Kings are the latest to be added to our fleet, the name speaks for itself.
Harley fans need to fear not: it’s like the old, only a little bit better.
We are hoping that even in the family’s moment of grief it will bring a smile. Where your loved one can remain by your side on that final ride, no matter the weather.