Funeral directors supporting Leicester Royal Infirmary families
Funeral arrangements after a loss at Leicester Royal Infirmary
If someone close to you has passed away at Leicester Royal Infirmary, you can call me before every form is complete. You do not need to understand the hospital process or know what kind of funeral you want. I will explain what happens next and take care of the funeral arrangements from Bay Tree Funerals in Blaby.
Available day and night, 24 hours a day. Calling does not commit you to using Bay Tree Funerals.
A personal message from Samantha
You do not have to work out which hospital department does what
A loss in hospital can leave a family facing telephone calls, medical paperwork and funeral decisions all at once. It is completely understandable not to know where to begin.
Call me and I will separate the hospital process from the funeral arrangements. I will explain what can happen now, what must wait for official release and who is responsible for each part. Once you choose Bay Tree, I will liaise with the hospital and keep the funeral side of things moving for you.
“You do not need to arrive with a list of decisions. Tell me what has happened, and I will help you deal with one manageable step at a time.”
What happens next
Four clear steps, with somebody to ask at every stage
The hospital and Medical Examiner complete the official process. Bay Tree handles the funeral arrangements and coordinates collection once release is authorised.
Call me before everything is complete
You can choose Bay Tree and begin the arrangements without waiting for a certificate or knowing every funeral detail.
The hospital prepares the medical information
The Medical Examiner reviews the proposed cause of death and normally offers the family an opportunity to ask questions. A Coroner may take over where required.
The family is guided through registration
The Registrar explains the appointment and the official documents or notifications. The exact route is different when a Coroner is involved.
I arrange release, collection and care
Once authorised, I liaise with the hospital and arrange for your loved one to be brought to Bay Tree in Blaby.
Care without being passed between departments
One small family team taking responsibility for the details
Once your loved one comes into Bay Tree’s 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 every part of the funeral arrangements.
The funeral does not have to take place in Leicester city centre
I can arrange the funeral at the church, cemetery, crematorium or other venue that is right for your family. From Blaby, we support families across Leicester and Leicestershire, including services at Gilroes, Saffron Hill, Great Glen and South Leicestershire.
Funeral choices for Leicester and Leicestershire families
I will explain the choices without asking you to decide everything at once
You may already know what your family wants, or you may have no idea yet. Both are completely fine. These are starting points, not decisions you have to make from a website.
Our attended funeral
Bay Tree’s published funeral-director charge for a personal funeral where family and friends can gather for a service or ceremony.
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A funeral shaped around your family
Burial, cremation, religious, non-religious and cultural arrangements, with personal details coordinated directly through me.
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Our unattended cremation
A simple cremation without family attending the crematorium, arranged with the same dignity and care at Bay Tree.
Read about unattended cremation →A clear local funeral-price comparison for Leicester Royal Infirmary families
How Bay Tree compares with two larger funeral organisations nearby
Price is not the only consideration, but families deserve clear information before choosing who will care for someone they love. These figures compare the same published Standardised Price List attended funeral-director charge, checked 27 July 2026.
Attended funeral-director charges
Bay Tree’s published attended funeral-director charge
- Arrangements and administration£999
- Collection into care£345
- Care before the funeral£257
- Suitable classic coffin£199
- Black motor hearse£350
View Bay Tree’s current funeral prices. Crematorium, cemetery, minister, celebrant and other third-party charges are separate.
The attended funeral
Published headline charge including the listed basic coffin
- Arrangements and administration£695
- Collection into care£245
- Care before the funeral£985
- Wood-effect veneer coffin£250
- Viewing by appointment£5
- Hearse or appropriate vehicle£415
Source: Ginns & Gutteridge published Standardised Price List. Optional and third-party charges remain separate.
Attended funeral professional charge
Official Central Co-op Standardised Price List charge
- Arrangements and administration£628
- Collection into care£285
- Care before the funeral£597
- Wood-effect veneer coffin£295
- Viewing by appointment£45
- Hearse or appropriate vehicle£845
Source: Central Co-op published Standardised Price List. Optional and third-party charges remain separate.
Faith and cultural timing
Tell me straight away if your family needs the funeral to take place quickly
If there is a religious or cultural reason for an early burial or funeral, tell the hospital team and call me as soon as possible. I will do everything I can to coordinate the arrangements, but the hospital, Medical Examiner or Coroner must complete the official process before collection can take place.
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Read what families say about Bay Tree
I understand how important reviews are when you are deciding who to trust. These are independent Google reviews from families we have supported across Blaby, Leicester and Leicestershire.
“From the first phone call, I immediately felt I was in safe hands. Their warmth, kindness and professionalism made everything so much easier.”Google review from a family supported by Bay Tree
Questions families often ask
Leicester Royal Infirmary funeral-arrangement questions
These answers cover the questions I am most often asked. The official route can vary, particularly if the Coroner is involved, so please call me if your family’s situation is different.
Can I call Bay Tree before the hospital paperwork is complete?
Yes. You can call me immediately and begin discussing the funeral. Collection takes place only after Leicester Royal Infirmary, the Medical Examiner or Coroner has authorised release.
Where is the Leicester Royal Infirmary bereavement office?
University Hospitals of Leicester currently says bereavement services are on the ground floor of the Windsor Building, on the right-hand side after Windsor Reception. Families are seen by appointment only.
Do we have to use a funeral director suggested by the hospital?
No. The choice belongs to your family. Bay Tree Funerals is an independent funeral director in Blaby and I can liaise directly with the hospital after you choose us.
When can our loved one leave Leicester Royal Infirmary?
The hospital or Coroner must authorise release and the necessary official process must be complete. I will contact the relevant team and arrange collection as soon as permission is given.
What if our faith requires a quick burial?
Tell the hospital bereavement team and call me straight away. I will coordinate everything possible on the funeral side, but I cannot promise a release time controlled by the hospital, Medical Examiner or Coroner.
Can the funeral take place outside Leicester?
Yes. The place of death does not dictate the funeral location. I can arrange a local or wider-area church, cemetery, crematorium or other suitable venue according to the family’s wishes.
Will our loved one stay at Bay Tree after collection?
Yes. Once they come into our care, they are looked after at our funeral home and private Chapel of Rest in Blaby.
Whenever you feel ready
One phone call is enough to begin
You do not need to prepare anything or make every decision before you ring. Tell me what has happened at Leicester Royal Infirmary, and I will calmly explain the next step and take care of the funeral arrangements from there.
Available day and night, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calling does not commit you to using Bay Tree Funerals. Bay Tree is an independent funeral director in Blaby, supporting families throughout Leicester and Leicestershire.