Ken Brown
The whole process was handled in a very caring and sensitive way. Many thanks to Samantha and her team.
After a death elsewhere in Britain
Bringing your loved one home to Leicester
If your loved one has died away from Leicester and you want their funeral here, call me. We travel further afield to bring people into our care in Blaby. I’ll explain what needs arranging and help you work through the next steps.
Call Sam0116 278 8868Talk through the arrangements and costs
We can start with a conversation
From your first call
Call me and we’ll arrange a time to meet at our funeral home in Blaby. If you need me to come to you, we can talk about a visit.
Tell me where they are
Let me know which town they are in and whether they are at a hospital, care home, another funeral home or a private address. Tell me what the people looking after them have explained so far.
We check the arrangements
I’ll discuss the collection, check who we need to speak to and explain the cost. We can collect your loved one once release is authorised and the necessary paperwork is in place. I’ll confirm the timing with you.
We bring them into our care
Your loved one comes to our funeral home in Blaby. I take personal responsibility for their care, with help from our small team. We’ll keep working through the funeral arrangements together.
You can choose someone close to your family
Your loved one may have been visiting relatives, away on holiday or receiving care in another part of Britain. You may want to bring them back to the people and places they knew. They do not have to have died locally for you to speak to Bay Tree about their funeral.
Whether you are asking about Scotland, Scarborough, Brighton or another place, tell me where they are. I’ll check the journey and the requirements for that collection before we agree the arrangements.
Visiting your loved one in BlabyHere with us in Blaby
Our funeral home is at 7A Welford Road, Blaby, LE8 4FT. If you’d like to spend time with your loved one before the funeral, ask me about a private visit. I’ll explain what is possible and talk you through what to expect.
We can discuss a burial or cremation, a church service or another kind of farewell. You do not need to settle every detail before asking about bringing them home.
A written estimate before you decide
Ask me about the cost of bringing them home
A longer collection journey needs its own estimate. Tell me the location and I’ll explain the collection charge alongside the funeral costs, including any charges we need to check with other people.
The price for a local collection does not cover every journey. I’ll put the agreed costs in writing before you decide, so you can see what the whole arrangement involves.
In families’ own words
What families say about Bay Tree
reviewsKirstie Potts
No one ever wants to need the services of a funeral directors but Sam made a very difficult experience as pain-free as possible. Following the initial meeting there was no pressure to book with Bay Tree. Every step was carefully explained and no question was too silly. Katie the celebrant was excellent too. She really captured the essence of our loved one. We felt we were in very safe hands throughout the entire process. I honestly can’t recommend Bay Tree enough.
Alan Zanker
Bay Tree Funeral Directors provided the full service for my deceased uncle last year. They were highly professional, diligent, caring and kept me fully informed of the process in organising the funeral and the back office admin. I am based in belfast and my uncle who passed away lived in thurlaston. Sam the director was always available and I know they treated my uncle with respect and dignity. I have no hesitation in recommending their services for any family who has lost a loved one. Alan J. Zanker
Nicola Monk
My sister and I can’t say enough about how great Sam was during such a difficult time. Sam was very open and honest with us when it came to planning the funeral and helped us say goodbye to our Mum in our own special way. Thank you Sam and team.
Rebecca Rees
The team at Bay tree are brilliant and very professional, and Sam you are just so kind, compassionate. So supportive from the moment we rang all the way through to Caring so well for our loved one, and ensuring the funeral ran so smoothly. The support and kindness you gave really supported our family through this very difficult time. It was clear to see the respect and kindness they show to those in their care. You were brilliant and taking the pressure off us and organised everything so well, we couldn’t have done it without your and your team. Thank you.
Jane Turner
So very compassionate....Sam was at my side when I needed her when I lost my Husband Steve ...& I needed a shoulder .
Sue
My mum died at the grand old age of 90 and I wanted to celebrate her life not mourn and Sam was amazing. She didn’t start with ‘Sorry for your loss’ and look all sad, which I would have hated. Instead she was really upbeat and friendly and in the end it was a really great send off for my mum. Thanks Sam and all your team for being so brilliant.
Liz Oneill
It was so important to us to find a family-run funeral director, not only one that we as a family felt comfortable with, but one that we knew our dad would have liked too. After ringing several funeral directors, I knew almost immediately, from the moment Sam answered the phone, even whilst she was on holiday, that this was the funeral director we wanted to take care of our dad. We wanted somewhere local so that Dad could remain close to home, and we were able to drive past every evening while he was in their care and say goodnight as we drove past. Sam works incredibly hard behind the scenes, orchestrating everything in a way that turns your wishes into something even more special than you could imagine. She listened to everything we wanted and followed our wishes perfectly, making what was such a difficult time feel so much easier. We are so grateful to Sam and her lovely family, who do a job that perhaps doesn't always receive the recognition it truly deserves. Their compassion, professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional from start to finish. One memory I will never forget is seeing Dad's hearse approach our home and hearing the song we had asked Sam to play for his final journey. That song means so much to both me and my brother. Not only did she play it outside our family home, but she played it while taking Dad to the church and then on to the crematorium. A special thank you to the lovely pallbearers, who probably had that song playing in their heads for the rest of the day! Thank you to you all for carrying our dad with such, care and respect. Thank you, Sam, from the bottom of my heart. We will never forget the kindness, compassion and dignity you showed our dad and our family. You helped us give him the farewell he deserved, and for that we will always be thankful. Our dad's farewell was so special because of your hard work, dedication and attention to detail. Your kindness and professionalism did not go unnoticed. Thank you all for helping us give him the perfect farewell.
Keith Rayner
Amazing professional and caring . Samatha help us so much at a difficult time and guided us to arrange the most perfect funeral for my mum . I would highly recommend to use Baytree Funeral Services and will always recommend them
Wendy Connolly
We cannot thank Sam enough for her support, empathy, and understanding at what was a very very difficult few weeks after the unexpected passing of my husband / father. Sam shown us total kindness and listened to our requests. Not once did we feel rushed into making decisions.Everything Sam did for us was exceptional. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Sam. Wendy Wayne Tracey & Tina x
Marie Stringer
The owner was absolutely lovely , I would highly recommend this funeral directors. Hopefully I don’t have anymore losses anytime soon but when I do this will be where I shall go! Thank you so much Sam ! X
Carolej Brombley
Very good and very helpful and very friendly not to deer. If any of my family passed away I would go to bay tree. They are very good.
Sue Keel
Sam is such an amazing person who looked after me and assisted me through the process of losing someone so close and would definetly recommend Bay Tree for there personal and professional assistance and nothing was too much, so a massive thank you.
Latest reviews and total checked 8 November 2026
You can ask me about the collection before you make any funeral decisions.
Call Sam on 0116 278 8868Questions you may have
What if I live in another city or country?
You’re still welcome to come and meet me in Blaby. If that isn’t practical, we can make all the funeral arrangements together over the phone. Call me and I’ll talk you through what we need.
Can I call before my loved one dies?
Yes. If their death is expected and they are being cared for away from home, we can talk beforehand. I can make a note of your wishes and explain what will need checking when the time comes.
How soon can you collect them?
It depends on the journey, availability and when release is authorised. Tell me what the hospital, care home or other people involved have said. I’ll check the position and explain what can happen next.
Can you help with a collection from Scotland?
Yes, we can discuss it. I’ll check the paperwork and release requirements for the journey into England before confirming the arrangements with you.
What if we want the funeral somewhere else?
Tell me where you have in mind. We also arrange and conduct funerals outside Leicestershire, and I can discuss that separately from bringing someone back here.
Whenever you need us
Tell me where your loved one is.
We’ll talk through what needs checking and arrange a time to meet and discuss the funeral.
Call Samantha0116 278 8868Available day and night. No obligation.