Lady Funeral Director
We Are Independent Funeral Directors serving the local community of Leicester and the whole of Leicestershire.
Samantha is the first point of Call, 0116 2788 868 - 24 hours a day, and will gently help lead you through the whole process.
A WOMAN'S UNDERSTANDING CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE TO THE PRECIOUS MEMORIES YOUR FAMILY WILL HAVE FOREVER."
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.
Are you looking for a crematorium in South Leicestershire?
South Leicestershire crematorium is a family-owned crematorium and Garden of Remembrance in the peaceful countryside of Countesthorpe. It was opened in 2015, and they can cater to any religious denominations as well as non-religious funeral services and celebrations of life. They offer 1 hour long services but longer times can be arranged on request. The chapel can seat 100 people, but the area can be extended to accommodate up to 200; the service can be piped outside for up to 400 attendees. Music can be chosen from their Wesley Media System, which also allows live streaming of services if desired by the family or friends attending. Services are professional yet feminine with an emphasis on comfortability at this time of loss for families who have lost loved ones.
South Leicestershire Memorial also provides specialist services for Hindu and Sikh funerals; cremations can be witnessed through a glass wall and 2-hour services for open coffins can also be arranged. The chapel features the relevant symbols and prayer books for funerals in these faiths and the courtyard is also available for a second Uthamnu service.
The memorial park provides a wide range of options for commemoration, from traditional headstones, natural burial of ashes, and memorial benches to remembrance roses. Memorial plaques and vases can also be installed in the park and the name of your loved one can be entered in the Book of Remembrance.
Attended or unattended scattering of ashes can be arranged, and aluminium urns and keepsakes, with the option of a laser-engraved image of your loved one, can be purchased.
South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium provide substantial on-site parking and toilet facilities.
Find South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium
Foston Road, Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, LE8 5QP
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Countesthorpe Crematorium
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.
Bay Tree Funeral Directors - Blaby
Opening Hours
| Monday | 24 Hours |
| Tuesday | 24 Hours |
| Wednesday | 24 Hours |
| Thursday | 24 Hours |
| Friday | 24 Hours |
| Saturday | 24 Hours |
| Sunday | 24 Hours |