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Funeral costs in Leicester and Blaby

Clear funeral prices, explained personally

I know funeral costs can feel difficult to take in, especially when you have just lost someone close to you. I will explain what is included, what is optional and what is paid to somebody else, then give you a clear written estimate before anything is agreed.

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You do not need to choose a funeral before you call. Tell me what matters to your family and any budget you need me to keep in mind. I will take you through the choices one at a time.
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Clear, itemised costsWhat Bay Tree charges and what is paid to another organisation.
No extra charge at nightOur collection charge is the same day or night within 20 miles.
A written estimateThe full expected cost before anything is confirmed.
Personal help from meYou can ask me directly about any price or choice.

You will not be rushed

I will help you make sense of the costs

Funeral prices can feel confusing, particularly when you are grieving or arranging a funeral for the first time.

The right funeral is not necessarily the cheapest or the most expensive. It is the one that feels right for your family and stays within a cost you properly understand.

I will listen first, explain the available choices and prepare a clear written estimate. You will know what is included, what is optional and which amounts are being paid to somebody else.

Bay Tree’s chargeOur arrangements, care, coffin, hearse and other services.
Third-party feesCrematorium, cemetery, minister, celebrant and other outside costs.
Optional choicesPersonal touches you can include, leave out or consider later.
Your written totalA clear, itemised estimate before anything is agreed.

Our main funeral options

Clear choices, explained at your pace

These headline figures explain Bay Tree’s charges. I will confirm the complete cost after listening to your family’s wishes.

Family and friends attend

Our attended funeral

£2,150

Bay Tree funeral-director charges

A dignified and personal funeral where family and friends can come together for a ceremony or service.

  • Professional arrangements and administration
  • Bringing your loved one into our care within 20 miles
  • The same collection charge applies day or night
  • Care at our Blaby funeral home before the funeral
  • A suitable classic coffin
  • A black motor hearse

Crematorium, cemetery, minister, celebrant and other third-party fees are not included in this figure. They will be shown clearly in your written estimate.

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No service at the crematorium

Our unattended cremation

£1,495

Subject to the full unattended-cremation terms

A simple and respectful cremation without family or friends attending a ceremony at the crematorium.

  • Arranged with dignity and care
  • A simpler, lower-cost choice
  • Support from our Bay Tree family team
  • Freedom to hold a memorial separately

Suitability, collections, included services and any applicable additional charges will be explained before arrangements are confirmed.

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A clear Bay Tree price promise

The same collection charge, day or night

Please do not feel you need to wait until morning because you are worried about an extra charge. When we bring your loved one into our care from within 20 miles of Bay Tree Funerals in Blaby, our collection charge is the same whether you call us at two in the afternoon or two in the morning.

We do not add an overnight or out-of-hours call-out charge.

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20 milesOur normal collection area from our funeral home in Blaby
£0 extraNo overnight or out-of-hours call-out charge
24 hoursBay Tree is available whenever your family needs us

One family team, one clear point of contact

I stay responsible for the details from the first call to the funeral day

Once your loved one comes into our care, they remain at our funeral home and private Chapel of Rest in Blaby. I stay connected to your 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 me rather than being passed between departments.
First callI explain what needs to happen now.
CareYour loved one remains here at Bay Tree.
ArrangementsI coordinate the church, cemetery, crematorium and paperwork.
Funeral dayEvery detail is checked and your family is supported.

A clear local funeral-price comparison

How Bay Tree’s published attended-funeral charge compares locally

The figures below use the same Standardised Price List category for each funeral director: the attended funeral-director charge. They were checked on 27 July 2026. Crematorium, cemetery, church, minister, celebrant and other third-party costs are separate.

Independent family funeral director

Bay Tree Funerals · Blaby

Attended funeral-director charge

£2,150

Our published Standardised Price List charge

£445 lower than Ginns & Gutteridge Littlethorpe £545 lower than Central Co-op Funeral Blaby
  • Arrangements and administration£999
  • Collection within 20 miles, day or night£345
  • Care at our Blaby funeral home£257
  • Suitable classic coffin£199
  • Black motor hearse£350
A Bay Tree price promise No additional overnight or out-of-hours call-out charge for collections within 20 miles.
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Bay Tree funeral-director charges only. Your written estimate will show any separate third-party costs.
Part of Dignity Funerals

Ginns & Gutteridge · Littlethorpe

Attended funeral-director charge

£2,595

Published Dignity Standardised Price List for the Littlethorpe funeral home

  • Arrangements and administration£695
  • Collection within stated conditions£245
  • Care before the funeral£985
  • Wood-effect veneer coffin£250
  • Viewing by appointment£5
  • Hearse or appropriate vehicle£415
Source checked: Dignity Funerals Standardised Price List for Littlethorpe, document 0526-SPL-0958. The official branch is at 10 Cosby Road, Littlethorpe. Its published list states that care may take place at the branch and at other non-branch premises.
Central Co-op funeral home

Central Co-op Funeral · Blaby

Attended funeral-director charge

£2,695

Published Central Co-op Standardised Price List charge

  • Arrangements and administration£628
  • Collection within stated conditions£285
  • Care before the funeral£597
  • Wood-effect veneer coffin£295
  • Viewing by appointment£45
  • Hearse or appropriate vehicle£845
Source checked: Central Co-op Standardised Price List and its official Blaby branch listing. The Blaby funeral home is at 9 Lutterworth Road. Its published list states that care may take place at the branch and at other non-branch premises.
What the difference means: based on the published figures shown, Bay Tree’s headline attended funeral-director charge is £445 lower than Ginns & Gutteridge Littlethorpe and £545 lower than Central Co-op Funeral Blaby. This is a comparison of the headline funeral-director charge, not a promise that every final invoice will differ by those amounts. Collection conditions, care arrangements, coffins, vehicles, optional choices and third-party fees can vary, so complete written estimates should always be compared.
How this comparison was checked
  • Checked: 27 July 2026.
  • Basis: the attended funeral-director charge in each provider’s published Standardised Price List.
  • Bay Tree Funerals: our published Standardised Price List and the itemised charge shown elsewhere on this page.
  • Ginns & Gutteridge Littlethorpe: Dignity Funerals Standardised Price List document 0526-SPL-0958 and the official Littlethorpe branch information.
  • Central Co-op Funeral Blaby: Central Co-op’s published Standardised Price List and the official Blaby branch listing.
  • The comparison does not assume that packages or terms are identical. It does not include third-party charges or optional additions.
  • The source documents are retained by Bay Tree so the figures and wording can be checked and updated.
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Attended funeral price breakdown

What makes up our £2,150 charge?

These are Bay Tree Funeral Director’s charges and together they total £2,150.

Necessary legal and administrative arrangementsArranging the funeral, completing administration and liaising with your family and relevant organisations.
£999
Bringing your loved one into our careCollection and transport from the place of death, normally within 20 miles of our premises. The charge is the same day or night, with no additional overnight or out-of-hours call-out charge.
£345
Care before the funeralCare at Bay Tree Funerals in appropriate facilities at our Blaby funeral home.
£257
Suitable classic coffinA classic wood-finish coffin with suitable lining and fittings.
£199
Hearse to the cemetery or crematoriumAt the agreed date and time, travelling directly to the agreed cemetery or crematorium, normally within 20 miles.
£350
Samantha Ward, Lady Funeral Director at Bay Tree Funerals in Blaby

A personal word from Samantha

Please ask me to explain any funeral quote

A lower headline price only helps when you understand exactly what you are receiving. If you have been given another estimate, you are welcome to ask me to go through it with you.

I will not pressure you or criticise another funeral director. I will simply help you see what is included, what is extra and whether you are comparing the same things.

“You do not need to understand every line before you call. Bring me the quote, or tell me the figure you have been given, and I will explain it in plain English.”
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Price and business information

Important funeral-price documents

These documents provide the formal information needed to understand and compare funeral costs. Printed or electronic copies can also be provided on request.

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Third-party fees

Indicative crematorium, cemetery, officiant and other charges paid to outside organisations.

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Terms and disclosure

Our terms of business, payment information, company ownership and disclosure of interests.

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Prices and third-party fees can change. Current amounts will always be confirmed when your arrangements and written estimate are prepared.

Questions families often ask

Questions about funeral costs

Is £2,150 the complete cost of an attended funeral?

No. It is Bay Tree Funeral Director’s charge for the attended services shown on this page. Crematorium, cemetery, minister, celebrant and other third-party fees may need to be added. I will include them in your written estimate.

Why does the local comparison use funeral-director charges only?

The Standardised Price List was created to give families a comparable headline attended-funeral figure. Third-party charges vary with the crematorium, cemetery, officiant and choices made, so mixing them into one provider’s figure but not another would not be a fair comparison.

Are the three compared packages identical?

No. The comparison covers the published headline attended funeral-director charge only. Collection conditions, care arrangements, coffins, vehicles, visiting, optional services and third-party fees may differ. Please compare the complete written estimates before deciding.

Do you charge more if we need you during the night?

No. For a collection normally within 20 miles of our Blaby funeral home, the charge is the same day or night. We do not add an overnight or out-of-hours call-out charge, so please call when you need us rather than waiting until morning because you are worried about the price.

Will I receive a written funeral estimate?

Yes. Once I understand the arrangements you would like, Bay Tree will prepare a clear, itemised written estimate before anything is confirmed.

Can I ask about prices without committing to Bay Tree?

Yes. A telephone conversation or private appointment does not oblige you to use Bay Tree Funerals.

Can you help us keep the funeral within a budget?

Yes. Tell me the budget you need to keep in mind. I can explain the essential charges, identify optional choices and discuss alternatives without making the funeral feel impersonal.

Here to help, day or night

You do not have to work it all out alone

Call me and I will explain the costs one step at a time. You do not need every answer, document or decision ready before you ring.

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Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our collection charge is the same day or night within 20 miles. Calling does not commit you to using Bay Tree Funerals.

Bay Tree Funeral Directors · 7A Welford Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FT
Independent funeral directors serving Leicester and Leicestershire.

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