Independent funeral directors supporting Groby families
Funeral Directors in Groby
You do not need to know what to do next. Call Samantha and we will take care of everything.
Bay Tree Funerals supports families throughout Groby, Ratby, Glenfield, Kirby Muxloe and the surrounding north-west Leicestershire communities from our funeral home and private Chapel of Rest in Blaby. Samantha will listen, explain the immediate next step and personally guide your family through the arrangements.
Available 24 hours a day • Personal guidance without pressurePersonal care followed by clear costs
First, let Samantha understand the person and what your family needs. Then every cost will be explained clearly.
Bay Tree’s attended funeral-director charges are published at £2,150. You will receive a written estimate separating Bay Tree’s work from crematorium, cemetery, church, minister, celebrant and other third-party charges.
Samantha Ward, Lady Funeral Director at Bay Tree Funerals
A familiar person beside you
Hello, I’m Samantha.
You can call me before you understand the paperwork, know whether the funeral will be a burial or cremation, or have spoken to St Philip & James’s, St Philip & James Church, a local cemetery or crematorium. Tell me what has happened in your own words and I will explain the immediate next step.
I can coordinate bringing your loved one into our care, the church or crematorium, cemetery paperwork, minister or celebrant, hearse, music, service details and the personal wishes that matter to your family.
My job is to make a difficult time feel calmer, protect your family from having to chase different organisations and ensure your loved one is treated with dignity throughout.
- Immediate guidance following a death
- One familiar point of contact throughout
- Church, cemetery, crematorium and officiant liaison
- Clear written costs before confirmation
- Personal involvement through to the funeral day
Our location, explained honestly: Bay Tree serves Groby from our funeral home and private Chapel of Rest at 7A Welford Road, Blaby. We do not claim a Groby branch. Your loved one remains in our own care there, with Samantha and the same small family team.
Care without being passed between departments
One small family team taking responsibility for the details.
Once your loved one comes into Bay Tree’s care, they remain at our funeral home and private Chapel of Rest in Blaby. Samantha stays connected to the family’s wishes, chapel visits and funeral arrangements.
This matters when clothing, prayer, a private family visit, a meaningful route or a particular service detail is important. You can discuss it directly with the person leading the arrangements.
A clear funeral-price comparison for Groby families
How Bay Tree compares with two large corporate funeral operators nearby
The figures below compare published headline attended funeral-director charges checked on 26 July 2026. Price is not the only consideration, but families deserve clear information before choosing who will care for their loved one. No local independent funeral director is named or criticised.
Bay Tree Funerals
Attended funeral-director charges
£2,150 Bay Tree’s published attended funeral-director charge £445 below Ginns & Gutteridge Leicester and £545 below Central Co-op- Professional arrangements and administration
- Collection within the stated conditions
- Care at Bay Tree before the funeral
- A suitable classic coffin
- A black motor hearse
- Personal guidance led by Samantha
Bay Tree funeral-director charges only. Crematorium, cemetery, church, minister, celebrant and other third-party charges are separate.
Ginns & Gutteridge Leicester
The Attended Funeral
£2,595 Published Leicester headline charge including its Basic Coffin- Large corporate funeral operator in Leicester city centre
- Published attended-funeral headline used for comparison
- Third-party costs remain separate
- Optional choices may alter the final total
- Ask where your loved one will be cared for
- Compare the complete written estimate
Price checked against the company’s published Leicester funeral-home information on 26 July 2026.
Central Co-op Glenfield
Attended funeral professional charge
£2,695 Official Central Co-op standardised attended-funeral charge- Glenfield funeral home at 12b Tournament Road
- Legal and administrative arrangements: £628
- Collection and transport into care: £285
- Care before the funeral: £597
- Wood-effect veneer coffin and viewing: £340
- Hearse or appropriate vehicle: £845
Central Co-op’s official standardised price list totals £2,695. Crematorium, cemetery, minister, celebrant and other third-party charges remain separate.
What these differences mean: the comparison covers headline funeral-director charges only. It does not guarantee that the final funeral invoice will be £445 or £545 lower. Packages are not assumed to be identical. Collection conditions, care arrangements, coffins, vehicles, optional services and third-party charges can differ. Always request and compare complete written estimates.
Funeral choices explained clearly
Funeral services for Groby families
You do not need to decide on burial, cremation, church or a non-religious ceremony before calling. Samantha will listen first, explain the choices and help your family arrange a farewell that feels right.
Attended Funeral
Funeral-director charges £2,150A personal ceremony where family and friends can gather, with Samantha coordinating the coffin, hearse, officiant, music, photographs, tributes and practical details.
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Burial & Church Funerals
We can coordinate a funeral at St Philip & St James, the United Reformed Chapel or another chosen place of worship, followed by burial at Groby Village Cemetery where eligibility permits.
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Unattended Cremation
£1,495A simple and respectful cremation without a formal attended ceremony at the crematorium, with freedom to hold a separate memorial or family gathering.
Read the full detailsHas someone died in Groby?
Whether the death occurred at home, in hospital, in a care home, at LOROS or unexpectedly, call Samantha. You do not need to work out the process before speaking to us.
Genuinely useful Groby guidance
St Philip & St James, Groby Village Cemetery and Gilroes Crematorium
Groby has its own parish church, village cemetery and Garden of Remembrance, while Gilroes Crematorium is the most practical municipal crematorium for many local families. Bay Tree can coordinate the complete arrangements while your loved one remains in our care at our funeral home and private Chapel of Rest in Blaby.
St Philip & St James Church
St Philip & St James is Groby’s Church of England parish church on Markfield Road. Bay Tree can liaise with the church and coordinate the funeral director’s responsibilities, subject to the church’s pastoral arrangements and availability.
Church of England funeral guidanceChurch access and facilities
Published facilities include assistance-dog access, a hearing loop, parking, toilets, an organ, regular choir and bell ringing. Any particular access requirements should still be discussed with the church before the funeral.
St Philip & St James churchyard
The church has a historic churchyard, but families should not assume that a new burial or ashes space is available. Current rights, eligibility, permissions and availability must be confirmed directly with the church.
United Reformed Chapel
The United Reformed Chapel is on Chapel Hill and is used by local church and community groups. Families connected with the congregation can make a direct enquiry about a funeral or memorial service, with Bay Tree coordinating the practical arrangements where agreed.
Faith and cultural funeral guidanceGroby Village Cemetery
Groby Parish Council acts as the burial authority for Groby Village Cemetery. The cemetery provides grave interments and cremated-remains interments and is managed as a peaceful place of remembrance.
Who can obtain burial rights?
The Parish Council states that an Exclusive Right of Burial is solely for a person who was ordinarily resident in Groby at the date of death. The Council may use discretion where someone recently moved away because of illness or nursing-home care.
Garden of Remembrance
Ashes from Groby residents and non-residents may be scattered in the Garden of Remembrance. The Council records the general area, but scattered remains cannot later be individually located or removed.
Memorial choices after scattering
The Garden of Remembrance offers plaques, trees and rose planting. Memorials are not permitted within the actual scattering areas, although floral tributes may be placed in the designated area.
Cemetery opening and parking
The cemetery is open daily. Vehicle-gate hours are published as 8am–4.30pm from October to March and 8am–8pm from April to September, with unrestricted pedestrian access. The car park is reserved for cemetery visitors.
Gilroes Crematorium
Gilroes on Groby Road is often the most practical crematorium for Groby families. Each non-denominational chapel seats 100, with additional seating in side viewing rooms.
Gilroes Crematorium guideMusic, photographs and webcasting
Gilroes provides an induction loop, webcasting, recordings, external speakers and HD screens for photographs and video tributes. Samantha can coordinate these choices with the crematorium.
Gilroes Cemetery
Gilroes also has an adjoining cemetery where new graves are available, subject to Leicester City Council fees, rules and availability.
Leicester burial guidanceGreat Glen and Countesthorpe
Great Glen and South Leicestershire Crematorium at Countesthorpe may also be considered where availability, family connections, journey or the preferred setting make them suitable.
Compare crematorium choicesNatural burial near Markfield
Families interested in a woodland or natural burial may also wish to consider Tithe Green near Markfield, subject to the burial ground’s current options, fees and availability.
Tithe Green guidanceGlenfield Registration Office
Deaths occurring in Leicestershire can be registered by appointment through Leicestershire Registration Service. Glenfield Registration Office is at Anstey Frith House and provides death-registration appointments with free on-site parking.
Registration guidanceBay Tree’s funeral home & chapel
Bay Tree is at 7A Welford Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FT. Groby families can meet Samantha privately, and their loved one remains in our own care there.
Get directions to Bay TreeNearby communities
We also support families in Ratby, Glenfield, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester Forest East, Anstey, Markfield and the surrounding north-west Leicestershire communities.
A lower charge still has to come with excellent care
Read what families say about Samantha and Bay Tree
Prices explain only part of the decision. The reviews below help families understand Samantha’s patience, communication, attention to detail and personal involvement.
Helpful guidance for Groby families
Speak to Samantha, compare prices and understand the local choices
You are always welcome to call rather than trying to read everything first.
Clear answers before choosing
Groby funeral directors FAQs
These answers cover the main questions families ask before calling. More detailed local information is provided in the guide above, so it is not repeated here.
Do Bay Tree Funerals support families in Groby?
Yes. Bay Tree supports families throughout Groby, Ratby, Glenfield, Kirby Muxloe and north-west Leicestershire from its funeral home and private Chapel of Rest in Blaby.
What should I do first when someone dies?
Call Samantha on 0116 278 8868. The correct first step depends on where and how the death occurred. You do not need to understand the paperwork or make funeral decisions before calling.
Will I deal directly with Samantha?
Samantha leads the arrangements and remains the family’s familiar contact, supported by Bay Tree’s small family team.
Does Bay Tree have a funeral home in Groby?
No. Bay Tree openly serves Groby from its funeral home and private Chapel of Rest at 7A Welford Road in Blaby. We do not claim a Groby branch.
Where will my loved one be cared for?
Once your loved one comes into Bay Tree’s care, they remain at our funeral home and private Chapel of Rest in Blaby.
Can you arrange a funeral at St Philip & St James Church?
Yes. Bay Tree can coordinate the funeral director’s responsibilities for a Church of England funeral there, subject to the church’s pastoral arrangements and availability.
Who can obtain a new burial right at Groby Village Cemetery?
Groby Parish Council states that an Exclusive Right of Burial is normally restricted to a person who was ordinarily resident in Groby at the date of death. The Council may use discretion where someone moved away because of illness or nursing-home care.
Can a non-resident’s ashes be scattered in Groby’s Garden of Remembrance?
Yes. The Parish Council states that ashes from Groby residents and non-residents may be scattered there, subject to its current procedure and appointment arrangements.
Which crematorium is most practical for Groby?
Gilroes Crematorium is often the most practical choice. Great Glen and South Leicestershire Crematorium can also be considered depending on availability, travel and family preference.
How much are Bay Tree’s attended funeral-director charges?
Bay Tree’s published attended funeral-director charges are £2,150. Crematorium, cemetery, church, minister, celebrant and other third-party costs are separate.
How do Bay Tree’s charges compare with the larger operators shown?
At figures checked on 26 July 2026, Bay Tree’s £2,150 headline charge was £445 below Ginns & Gutteridge Leicester’s £2,595 figure and £545 below Central Co-op’s official £2,695 standardised attended-funeral charge. Exact inclusions and third-party costs can differ.
Do you offer unattended cremation?
Yes. Bay Tree’s published unattended cremation price is £1,495. Samantha will explain the collection, care and suitability conditions before anything is agreed.
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For Groby families
You do not have to organise everything before calling.
Tell Samantha what has happened. Bay Tree will explain the immediate next step, care for your loved one and coordinate the funeral arrangements one manageable decision at a time.
0116 278 8868