Countesthorpe crematorium information for local families
South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe
We’ve brought together the practical information families often need when arranging or attending a funeral here, including service times, the official funeral timetable, directions, parking and what to expect.
Visiting Countesthorpe Crematorium
The official live timetable shows today’s and forthcoming services. Check the service time before travelling and arrive no more than ten minutes before it begins.
Address:
Foston Road, Countesthorpe
Leicestershire, LE8 5QP
Address, directions and opening hours
The crematorium is on Foston Road, just outside Countesthorpe village, and serves families across South Leicestershire and Leicester.
South Leicestershire Memorial Park
Foston Road
Countesthorpe
Leicestershire
LE8 5QP
Crematorium website
For venue notices, memorial-garden information and administrative enquiries, visit the crematorium’s official website.
If you need to arrange a funeral here, call Samantha at Bay Tree and we will liaise with the crematorium for you.
Visit the official crematorium websiteOffice and memorial gardens
Office: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
Gardens: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm; weekends and bank holidays, 10am–4pm.
Check the official website before making a special journey, particularly around public holidays.
Planning your arrival
Countesthorpe Crematorium service times
Services are displayed on the crematorium’s live daily timetable. The crematorium asks people attending to arrive no more than ten minutes before the stated service time.
Service availability and the time reserved for a funeral can vary. If your family is arranging a service, the funeral director confirms the available time, liaises with the crematorium and explains how much chapel time is included.
Use the official timetable rather than relying on an old search result. Where a family has requested privacy, the name or funeral details may be withheld.
Before you travel
- Check the date and time on the official timetable or funeral notice.
- Allow time for the journey but avoid entering the crematorium too early.
- Follow staff and funeral-director guidance when another service is leaving.
- Ask the family or appointed funeral director if you are uncertain about attendance.
What to expect when attending a funeral
Knowing the practical details beforehand can make the day feel a little more manageable.
Parking and access
Parking is available close to the entrance and the crematorium describes the building as having level access. Follow signs and staff directions on arrival, particularly when services are close together.
Inside the chapel
A service may include music, readings, photographs, video, personal tributes, prayer or quiet reflection. The exact format is chosen by the family arranging the funeral.
After the service
Mourners normally leave when guided by the person leading the service or funeral director. Families can discuss ashes and memorial-garden choices after the cremation.
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Need to arrange a funeral at Countesthorpe Crematorium?
If someone close to you has passed away, Samantha Ward and the Bay Tree family team can arrange and coordinate the funeral at South Leicestershire Crematorium.
You do not need to contact the crematorium or work through the paperwork alone. Tell Samantha what has happened and she will explain the immediate next step, available service choices and costs clearly.
- Attended cremation services
- Simple unattended cremation
- Religious, non-religious and family-led services
- Music, readings, visual tributes and webcasts
- Vehicles, flowers, orders of service and personal details
- Ashes, memorial and after-funeral guidance
Available day and night. Calling does not commit you to using Bay Tree Funerals.
Cremation choices explained clearly
Attended cremation
Family and friends gather in the chapel for a personal service with the music, words, beliefs and tributes that feel right.
Cremation services in LeicesterUnattended cremation
A dignified cremation without a formal attended service, for families who prefer to remember the person in another way.
Unattended cremation informationCosts and third-party fees
Bay Tree provides a clear written estimate separating our funeral-director charges from crematorium and other third-party costs.
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Countesthorpe Crematorium questions
Where can I find the Countesthorpe Crematorium list of funerals?
The official South Leicestershire Memorial Park timetable publishes forthcoming service dates and times, with names shown where publication has been authorised. Use the official live funeral timetable for the latest information.
Is Countesthorpe Crematorium the same as South Leicestershire Crematorium?
Yes. The official name is South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium, but many local people call it Countesthorpe Crematorium because it is situated on Foston Road in Countesthorpe.
What time are funerals at Countesthorpe Crematorium?
Service dates and times vary and are shown on the official daily timetable. The crematorium asks people attending to arrive no more than ten minutes before the service begins.
What is the address?
South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium, Foston Road, Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, LE8 5QP.
What are the opening hours?
The office is normally open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. The memorial gardens are normally open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and weekends and bank holidays from 10am to 4pm. Check the official website before a special journey.
Is parking available?
Yes. The crematorium provides parking close to the entrance and level access. Follow the signs and any staff guidance when you arrive.
Can Bay Tree Funerals arrange a funeral at Countesthorpe Crematorium?
Yes. Bay Tree Funerals can coordinate an attended or unattended cremation, liaise with the crematorium, help complete the paperwork and guide the family through service choices and costs. Call Samantha on 0116 278 8868.
Can a service include music, photographs or a webcast?
The crematorium offers personal service options including music, photographs, video and online sharing. Your funeral director will confirm the available choices and arrange them with the crematorium.
One phone call is enough to begin
If you need to arrange a funeral at South Leicestershire Crematorium, tell Samantha what has happened. She will listen and calmly explain the next step.