Cared for by the people you meet
The person guiding the funeral remains connected to your loved one’s care.
Personal funeral care for every Evington family
One call to Samantha. One family team taking care of everything.
Whether your family requires a Muslim burial, Hindu or Sikh cremation, Christian funeral, mixed-faith service or a non-religious farewell, tell Samantha what matters. Bay Tree will listen first, care for your loved one locally and coordinate the arrangements calmly.
Available 24 hours a day • You do not need to know what to do nextPersonal care followed by clear costs
Bay Tree’s attended funeral-director charges are published at £2,150. Your written estimate will show what Bay Tree provides, what is optional and which separate fees belong to a cemetery, crematorium, officiant or place of worship.

Samantha Ward, Lady Funeral Director at Bay Tree Funerals
Your family should not have to repeat everything
When you call Bay Tree, there is every chance you will speak directly to me. Tell me what has happened, who should be involved and whether there are urgent religious, preparation, prayer, burial or cremation requirements.
I will never assume that two Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian or non-religious families want the same funeral. Some families observe every traditional detail; others combine faith, culture and personal wishes in their own way.
I remain personally involved in both the arrangements and your loved one’s care at Bay Tree, supported by our small family team.
Nearby and independent: Bay Tree’s funeral home and private chapel of rest are at 7A Welford Road in Blaby. Evington families can meet Samantha privately there, with free parking and time to talk without being rushed.
Continuity of care matters
Once your loved one comes into our care, they remain at Bay Tree in our own private chapel of rest. Samantha remains connected to the care taking place and to the family’s wishes.
This can be particularly important where washing, clothing, family participation, prayer or private viewing matters. Discuss the requirements directly with Samantha rather than passing them through several departments.
The person guiding the funeral remains connected to your loved one’s care.
Visits, prayers and appropriate preparation wishes can be discussed sensitively.
Samantha and the Bay Tree family team remain your clear point of contact.
A clear East Leicester price comparison
The figures below compare published headline attended funeral-director charges checked on 26 July 2026. They do not include cemetery, crematorium, officiant or other third-party fees.
Bay Tree Funerals
Ginns & Gutteridge Humberstone
Price checked against the company’s published Humberstone price page on 26 July 2026.
Central Co-op Leicester
Price checked against current July 2026 Leicester CMA price-list data and Central Co-op’s published pricing information.
What the £445 difference means: Bay Tree’s £2,150 headline charge is £445 below the £2,595 headline figures shown above. It is not a guarantee that every final invoice will be £445 lower. Packages, ritual preparation, collection conditions, viewing, coffin, transport, optional services and third-party charges may differ.
Funeral care shaped around Evington’s communities
Evington and East Leicester include longstanding Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian and non-religious communities. Samantha will listen to the individual family and coordinate with the people they choose to involve.
Muslim families may require prompt burial, mosque liaison, ghusl and kafan arrangements, Janazah prayer and careful cemetery coordination.
Hindu families may need timely cremation arrangements, prayers, family viewing and particular washing, dressing or chapel wishes.
We can work with the family and selected Gurdwara around prayers, clothing, preparation, viewing and cremation arrangements.
Bay Tree can coordinate parish, Catholic, Methodist, evangelical and other Christian services followed by burial or cremation.
Some funerals involve a larger congregation, longer service, cultural clothing, music, overseas relatives or repatriation requirements.
A funeral may be humanist, civil, family-led, partly religious or combine more than one family tradition.
Funeral choices explained clearly

A personal ceremony where family and friends can gather, with Samantha coordinating the arrangements.
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We arrange Muslim burial support, church funerals, cemetery services and culturally personal funeral processions.
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A simple and respectful cremation without a formal attended service at the crematorium.
Read the full detailsCall Samantha and explain the religious or timing requirements. We will identify what can happen immediately and coordinate with the medical examiner, registrar, mosque, church, cemetery or crematorium as the legal paperwork allows.
Genuinely useful Evington guidance
Evington does not have a Leicester City Council public cemetery of its own. The appropriate location depends on burial or cremation, faith requirements, existing grave rights and family preference.
Masjid Umar at 5-7 Evington Drive describes serving Evington’s diverse Muslim community and lists funeral arrangements among its services.
Bay Tree can liaise with the family and mosque about the funeral director’s practical responsibilities, subject to the mosque’s guidance.
Masjid Umar servicesSt Denys is the Church of England parish church on Church Road. Its official information confirms that funeral services can be held there.
Bay Tree can coordinate the service, hearse, printed sheets and onward burial or cremation.
Church of England guidanceShree Hindu Temple and Community Centre is at 34 St Barnabas Road. Bay Tree can coordinate with the family’s chosen temple or pandit without assuming one standard Hindu tradition.
Hindu funeral arrangementsSaffron Hill has new graves, Muslim burial areas and a Janazgah / Muslim funeral hall. Cemetery approval, current fees and burial timing must be confirmed.
Saffron Hill Cemetery guideGilroes provides attended cremation, cemetery burial, new graves, existing-family-grave enquiries and memorial facilities.
Gilroes guideNew graves cannot be purchased at Belgrave or Welford Road, but burial may still be possible in an existing grave where rights, permission and space allow.
Leicester burial guidanceGreat Glen has dedicated Hindu and Sikh facilities. Countesthorpe is another practical attended-cremation option depending on availability and family preference.
Compare crematorium choicesA death occurring in Evington is handled through Leicester City Registration Service after the medical examiner or coroner sends the required documents.
The register office is at City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ.
Registration guidanceThe community centre connected with Masjid Umar advertises a large hall for family functions and gatherings, with on-site parking and audiovisual facilities, subject to direct booking and suitability.
Community-centre informationBay Tree is at 7A Welford Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FT. Your loved one remains in our own care there, with a private setting for family meetings, prayers and visits.
Get directions to Bay TreeA lower charge still has to come with excellent care
The price comparison explains the figures. Reviews help families understand the patience, communication and dignity behind Bay Tree’s service.
Helpful guidance for Evington families
Questions before choosing
Bay Tree’s published attended funeral-director charges are £2,150. Third-party crematorium, cemetery and officiant fees are separate.
At prices checked on 26 July 2026, Ginns & Gutteridge’s official Humberstone page displays its standard Attended Funeral at £2,595 including its Basic Coffin. Bay Tree’s charge is £2,150, a headline difference of £445. Exact services, ritual preparation and complete estimates must still be compared.
Current July 2026 Leicester CMA-list data shows an attended professional charge of £2,595 for Central Co-op Leicester branches. Bay Tree’s £2,150 charge is £445 lower at headline level. Confirm the current branch price and complete estimate before deciding.
No. It compares headline funeral-director charges only. Products, ritual preparation, collection conditions, visiting, optional services and third-party fees can differ.
Yes. Bay Tree can coordinate with the family, chosen mosque or Imam, preparation requirements and cemetery. Timing remains subject to medical-examiner or coroner release, registration and cemetery availability.
Where Masjid Umar is chosen by the family, Bay Tree can contact the mosque about the funeral director’s practical responsibilities, subject to the mosque’s own guidance and availability.
Yes. Samantha can discuss preparation, prayers, family participation, temple or Gurdwara liaison, crematorium timing and personal traditions without assuming every family follows the same customs.
Yes. St Denys confirms that funeral services can be held there. Bay Tree can coordinate the practical arrangements subject to the church’s pastoral arrangements and availability.
Leicester City Council currently confirms that new graves are available at Gilroes and Saffron Hill. Belgrave and Welford Road are limited to eligible existing graves with available space.
Your loved one remains at Bay Tree’s funeral home and private chapel of rest in Blaby. Samantha remains personally involved and works with the same small family team.
It is handled through Leicester City Registration Service after the medical examiner or coroner sends the required documentation. Leicester Register Office is at City Hall, 115 Charles Street.
Bay Tree’s published unattended funeral price is £1,495. Samantha will explain the collection, care and suitability details before arrangements are confirmed.
No. A first conversation or appointment is not a contract. You may ask questions, compare written prices and take time to decide.
Nearby East Leicester communities
Whatever your family’s faith, culture or personal wishes
Tell Samantha what has happened, who should be involved and what matters to your family. Bay Tree will listen, explain the practical choices, care for your loved one locally and provide clear written costs.
0116 278 8868
EXCELLENT Based on 106 reviews Posted on Google Beatrice Finn8. June, 2026.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t thank Sam and the team enough for their support during such a difficult time. From the first phone call the day after my dad passed, I immediately felt I was in safe hands. Their warmth, kindness and professionalism made everything so much easier, taking a huge weight off my shoulders. Sam had extensive knowledge and was always on hand to answer any questions I had at any time, which I’m so grateful for. She made sure our family’s wishes were met without ever pushing any extras, and my family all commented on how thoughtful and professional the team were.Posted on Google kirsty murphy6. June, 2026.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam was amazing throughout the whole process would highly recommend.Posted on Google phil wilson14. May, 2026.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam And the team where such a kind caring team - just what you need when going through something so traumatic Thank you :)Posted on Google Karin Tamm4. May, 2026.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After arriving in Leicester from Canada, my uncle passed away unexpectedly , and I was responsible to take care of his arrangements. Not having lived in Leicester for many years, I chose Bay Tree based on their excellent reviews and I, too, am giving them an excellent review. It was a very difficult time as two months later my aunt also passed. I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with Bay Tree. From from my first visit they demonstrated exceptional compassion, professionalism, and respect for both my family and my loved ones. They handled every detail with care and sensitivity, making a challenging process feel much more manageable. Their clear communication and willingness to answer questions gave me peace of mind, and it was evident that they genuinely cared about honoring our loved one’s memory. The arrangements were carried out beautifully, with great attention to detail and dignity. It meant so much to us to know that everything was being handled with such thoughtfulness and respect. I am truly grateful for their support and would highly recommend their services to anyone in need of a caring and professional undertaker. Thank you Sam for your care and kindness, I felt truly supported during this time.Posted on Google Brian Walden2. May, 2026.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is the third time our family has used Baytree Funerals, and once again the service we received was excellent from start to finish. Sam, who managed everything for us, offered a very personal and supportive approach throughout. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and her attention to detail, care and professionalism really stood out. The service felt very genuine, friendly and personal, and we particularly appreciated the calm, one-to-one approach and thoughtful touches throughout the process. Everything was handled with dignity, respect and sensitivity, and the funeral itself was beautifully organised. We would wholeheartedly recommend Baytree Funerals to anybody going through the loss of a loved one. Thank you again for everything. Regards DianePosted on Google Martin Moor1. May, 2026.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used Bay Tree twice first for brother in law then for my sister and the service provided was exceptional very caring and every detail carefully plannedPosted on Google S Skevington1. May, 2026.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam and her team were kind, attentive giving us gentle guidance when we needed it. Sam recommend the celebrant and the florists who were both brilliant. The funeral was a celebration of my dad and it was truly lovely. Many thanks to Sam and every one who contributed to the service xPosted on Google David Williams30. April, 2026.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Used Baytree Funeral Directors for cremation service of my mother, Sam who fronts this organisation provides a professional and thorough service creating a bespoke service. Dave WPosted on Google Kinga Gostumska30. April, 2026.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A wonderful, warm, and empathetic company. They helped me tremendously through my final journey with my brother. I received tremendous support. I am very grateful for their help. They treated me and my deceased brother with great respect. I would like to meet such wonderful people who work at this company every dayPosted on Google gary patrick30. April, 2026.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you want a personal and professional experience when you lose a loved one, then I would recommend that you go to Baytree. Run and managed by the lovely Sam and her family team. At a difficult time you need help and support and that was certainly delivered by Baytree. I would certainly recommend Baytree to anyone in their time of grief.
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