Personal funeral care for Knighton families
Funeral Directors in Knighton, Leicester
One call to Samantha. One family team taking care of everything.
Whether your family has a connection with St Mary Magdalen, St Guthlac, Knighton Free Church, Welford Road Cemetery or simply wants a personal cremation or burial, Samantha will listen, care for your loved one locally and guide every practical step.
Available 24 hours a day • You do not need to know what to do nextPersonal care followed by clear costs
Let Samantha understand the person, the family and the kind of farewell you need. Then we will explain every cost clearly.
Bay Tree’s attended funeral-director charges are published at £2,150. Your written estimate will separate Bay Tree’s services from church, cemetery, crematorium, minister, celebrant and other third-party costs.
Samantha Ward, Lady Funeral Director at Bay Tree Funerals
A familiar person from the first call onward
Hello, I’m Samantha.
When you call Bay Tree, there is every chance you will speak directly to me. Tell me what has happened, who should be involved and whether the family is considering St Mary’s, another church, burial, cremation or a non-religious farewell.
Some Knighton families have longstanding church and village connections; others prefer a modern, non-religious or mixed-faith service. I will listen to the person’s life and the family’s wishes rather than forcing the funeral into a standard package.
I remain personally involved in both the arrangements and your loved one’s care at Bay Tree, supported by our small family team.
- Church, burial, cremation and personal wishes discussed directly
- St Mary’s, St Guthlac, minister, celebrant and venue liaison
- Clear written costs before arrangements are confirmed
- One familiar person to call through to the funeral day
Nearby and independent: Bay Tree’s funeral home and private chapel of rest are at 7A Welford Road in Blaby. Knighton families can meet Samantha privately there, with free parking and time to talk without being rushed.
Continuity of care matters
Your loved one remains locally at Bay Tree, cared for by Samantha and the same small team.
Once your loved one comes into our care, they remain at Bay Tree in our own private chapel of rest. Samantha remains connected to the care taking place and to the family’s wishes.
This can be particularly important where family visits, clothing, prayer, private viewing or a personal church or graveside service matters. Discuss the requirements directly with Samantha rather than passing them through several departments.
Cared for by the people you meet
The person guiding the funeral remains connected to your loved one’s care.
A private local chapel
Visits, prayers and appropriate preparation wishes can be discussed sensitively.
One team accountable throughout
Samantha and the Bay Tree family team remain your clear point of contact.
A clear South Leicester price comparison
How Bay Tree compares with the two large funeral operators closest to Knighton
The figures below compare published headline attended funeral-director charges checked on 26 July 2026. Church, cemetery, crematorium, minister, celebrant and other third-party costs are excluded.
Bay Tree Funerals
Attended funeral-director charges
£2,150 Bay Tree’s published attended funeral-director charge £445 lower headline charge than each comparison- Professional arrangements and administration
- Local collection within the stated conditions
- Care locally at Bay Tree before the funeral
- Suitable classic coffin
- Black motor hearse
- Personal guidance from Samantha and the family team
Ginns & Gutteridge Aylestone
Attended Funeral
£2,595 Published Saffron Lane headline price including its Basic Coffin- The branch explicitly serves West Knighton and Knighton
- Standard attended headline used for comparison
- Third-party cremation and officiant fees remain separate
- Optional extras are outside the displayed estimated total
- Ask where care and family visits take place
- Compare the complete current written estimate
Price checked against the company’s published Aylestone page on 26 July 2026.
Central Co-op Welford Road
Attended funeral professional charge
£2,595 Current July 2026 Leicester CMA price-list data- Welford Road branch is close to Knighton
- Professional funeral-director charge used for comparison
- Third-party fees remain separate
- Ask where your loved one will be cared for
- Check collection, visiting and hearse conditions
- Request the complete current written estimate
Price checked against July 2026 Leicester CMA price-list data and Central Co-op’s published branch information.
What the £445 difference means: Bay Tree’s £2,150 headline attended charge is £445 below the £2,595 headline figures shown above. It does not guarantee that every final invoice will be £445 lower. Exact inclusions, collection conditions, care arrangements, optional services and third-party costs can differ.
Historic village roots, personal modern choices
Church funeral, burial, cremation or a family-led farewell
Knighton combines an historic village core with a modern and varied South Leicester community. Samantha will begin with the person and family rather than assuming that one tradition fits everyone.
St Mary Magdalen funerals
St Mary’s confirms that its ministers can support families whether or not the person attended church and can lead funerals in church, at cemeteries or crematoria.
- Parish and minister liaison
- Hymns, readings, prayers and personal tributes
- Church service followed by burial or cremation
- Garden of Remembrance ashes interment where approved
St Guthlac funerals
St Guthlac’s is the parish church for South Knighton and forms part of the Knighton benefice alongside St Mary Magdalen.
- Vicar and church liaison
- Religious service and personal tributes
- Onward cemetery or crematorium arrangements
- Subject to the church’s agreement and availability
Knighton Free Church funerals
Families connected with Knighton Free Church or another evangelical church may choose a church service, prayers or a minister-led crematorium ceremony.
- Chosen minister and church liaison
- Music, readings and family participation
- Church or crematorium ceremony
- Venue approval checked before plans are fixed
Burial & graveside funerals
Welford Road may be relevant where a family already owns a grave. New graves are currently available at Saffron Hill and Gilroes.
- Existing grave rights checked before booking
- New-grave options explained clearly
- Minister, celebrant or family-led graveside service
- Hearse, bearers and cemetery paperwork coordinated
Non-religious & family-led funerals
A farewell can focus entirely on the person’s life, relationships, interests, music and stories without religious wording.
- Celebrant, humanist or family-led ceremony
- Music, photographs and personal readings
- Crematorium or graveside service
- No pressure to follow a traditional format
Multi-faith & cultural funerals
Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Catholic, African, Caribbean, mixed-faith and international family requirements can all be discussed directly with Samantha.
- Chosen faith representative liaison
- Preparation and prayer requirements
- Burial or cremation timing
- One familiar Bay Tree contact throughout
Funeral choices explained clearly
Funeral services for Knighton families
Attended Funeral
Funeral-director charges £2,150A personal ceremony where family and friends can gather, with Samantha coordinating the arrangements.
See the full price breakdown
Burial & Faith Funeral
We arrange Muslim burial support, St Mary & St Barnabas funerals, cemetery services and culturally personal funeral processions.
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Unattended Cremation
£1,495A simple and respectful cremation without a formal attended service at the crematorium.
Read the full detailsSomeone in Knighton has died and you need help now?
Call Samantha and explain what has happened and whether the family is considering St Mary’s, St Guthlac, burial or cremation. We will identify the immediate step and coordinate with the relevant professionals and venues.
Genuinely useful Knighton guidance
Knighton Village, local churches, gathering spaces and Leicester funeral venues
Knighton has no separate council cemetery or crematorium. The right arrangements may connect the historic village, one of its churches, an existing family grave at Welford Road, a new grave at Saffron Hill or Gilroes, or a chosen crematorium.
Knighton Village
Leicester City Council defines the historic centre around Church Lane, Northcote Road, Carisbrooke Road and surrounding streets.
A meaningful procession route or brief pause near a family home can be discussed, subject to access, safety and timing.
St Mary Magdalen Church
St Mary’s is the Grade II listed parish church on Church Lane and Brinsmead Road. Its history includes medieval fabric and a Chapel of Remembrance.
The church confirms that its ministers can support families and take funeral services in church, at cemeteries or crematoria.
Church of England funeral guidanceClosed churchyard & Garden of Remembrance
St Mary’s states that its churchyard is closed to new burials. Ashes may still be interred in the Garden of Remembrance with a simple service, subject to parish approval.
A new coffin burial in the churchyard should not be promised or assumed.
Knighton Parish Centre
The Parish Centre beside St Mary’s lists a Main Hall, Lounge and Cottage Room, with natural light and comfortable seating.
It may be considered for refreshments or a family gathering, but availability, capacity, catering and current hire terms must be confirmed directly.
St Guthlac’s, South Knighton
St Guthlac’s is on Holbrook Road, LE2 3LF and is part of the Knighton benefice alongside St Mary Magdalen.
Bay Tree can coordinate the funeral director’s responsibilities subject to the church’s pastoral arrangements and availability.
Knighton Free Church
Knighton Free Church is on Brinsmead Road, LE2 3WB. Families connected with the church can ask Samantha to liaise with its minister about the practical funeral arrangements.
Welford Road Cemetery
Welford Road is the nearest historic council cemetery, but new graves cannot be purchased there. Burial may still be possible in an existing family grave if rights, permission and space allow.
Existing-grave and burial guidanceSaffron Hill Cemetery
Saffron Hill currently offers new graves, cremated-remains choices, Muslim burial areas and a cemetery chapel, subject to council rules and availability.
Saffron Hill Cemetery guideGilroes Crematorium & Cemetery
Gilroes is Leicester’s municipal crematorium and also provides new graves, existing-family-grave enquiries, memorial facilities and webcasting.
Gilroes Crematorium guideGreat Glen & Countesthorpe
Great Glen and Countesthorpe may also be considered depending on service time, accessibility, faith requirements, setting and family preference.
Compare crematorium choicesKnighton Park
Knighton Park is an important local green space with gardens, woodland and paths. It is not presented here as a funeral or ashes-scattering venue.
Families may still reflect a connection to the park through photographs, flowers, readings or personal stories.
Registering a death
A death occurring in Knighton is handled through Leicester City Registration Service after the medical examiner or coroner sends the required documents.
The council states that registration appointments take place at Leicester Town Hall.
Registration guidanceBay Tree’s funeral home & chapel
Bay Tree is at 7A Welford Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FT. Your loved one remains in our own care there, with a private place for arrangements, family visits and appropriate prayers.
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Read what families say about Samantha and Bay Tree
The price comparison explains the figures. Reviews help families understand the patience, communication and dignity behind Bay Tree’s service.
Helpful guidance for Knighton families
Prices, church funerals, burial and cremation
Questions before choosing
Knighton funeral directors FAQs
How much are Bay Tree’s attended funeral-director charges?
Bay Tree’s published attended funeral-director charges are £2,150. Church, cemetery, crematorium, minister, celebrant and other third-party fees are separate.
How does Bay Tree compare with Ginns & Gutteridge Aylestone?
At prices checked on 26 July 2026, the published Attended Funeral was £2,595 including its Basic Coffin. Bay Tree’s £2,150 charge is £445 lower at headline level. Complete written estimates must still be compared.
How does Bay Tree compare with Central Co-op Welford Road?
Current July 2026 Leicester CMA-list data showed an attended professional charge of £2,595. Bay Tree’s £2,150 charge is £445 lower at headline level. Confirm the complete current estimate before deciding.
Does the £445 difference guarantee a £445 final saving?
No. It compares headline funeral-director charges only. Collection conditions, care arrangements, products, optional services and third-party costs can differ.
Can Bay Tree arrange a funeral at St Mary Magdalen?
Yes. St Mary’s confirms that its ministers support families and can take funerals in church, at cemeteries or crematoria. Bay Tree can coordinate the funeral director’s responsibilities subject to the church’s availability.
Can someone be buried in St Mary Magdalen churchyard?
The church states that the churchyard is closed to new burials. Ashes may still be interred in the Garden of Remembrance, subject to parish approval.
Ca Knighton Parish Centre be used after a funeral?
It may be considered for refreshments or a gathering. Its official information lists a Main Hall, Lounge and Cottage Room. Availability, capacity, catering and current terms must be confirmed directly.
Can Bay Tree arrange a funeral at St Guthlac or Knighton Free Church?
Yes. Bay Tree can contact the chosen church and coordinate the funeral director’s responsibilities, subject to the minister’s agreement and venue availability.
Can a new grave be purchased at Welford Road Cemetery?
No. Leicester City Council states that new graves cannot be purchased there. An existing family grave may be reopened if rights, permission and remaining space allow.
Where can a Knighton family purchase a new grave?
New graves are currently available at Saffron Hill and Gilroes, subject to council rules, fees and availability.
Which crematorium is most practical for Knighton?
Gilroes, Countesthorpe and Great Glen may all be considered depending on service time, accessibility, setting, faith requirements and family preference.
Where will my loved one be cared for with Bay Tree?
Your loved one remains at Bay Tree’s funeral home and private chapel of rest in Blaby. Samantha remains personally involved and works with the same small family team.
Where is a death occurring in Knighton registered?
It is handled through Leicester City Registration Service after the medical examiner or coroner sends the required documents. Registration appointments take place at Leicester Town Hall.
How much is Bay Tree’s unattended funeral?
Bay Tree’s published unattended funeral price is £1,495. Samantha will explain the collection, care and suitability details before arrangements are confirmed.
For Knighton families comparing care, church support and costs
Speak to Samantha and let us make the next steps manageable.
Tell Samantha what has happened and whether the family is considering St Mary’s, another church, burial or cremation. Bay Tree will care for your loved one locally and coordinate every practical step.
0116 278 8868
Local churches and places of worship
Bay Tree can help coordinate a funeral at these local venues, subject to the venue’s agreement and availability.