Personal funeral care for Markfield families
Funeral Directors in Markfield
One call to Samantha. One family team taking care of everything.
Whether your family is considering a woodland or wildflower burial at Tithe Green, a service at St Michael & All Angels, Loughborough Crematorium or a personal non-religious farewell, 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 whether natural burial, church or cremation feels right. 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 Tithe Green, 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 Tithe Green, St Michael & All Angels, cremation or a personal non-religious service.
Some Markfield families feel strongly drawn to a woodland or wildflower burial; others want a parish-church funeral, cremation, another faith tradition or no religion at all. I will begin with the person and family rather than 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.
- Tithe Green, church, cremation, faith and personal wishes discussed directly
- Tithe Green, St Michael’s, minister, celebrant and crematorium 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. Markfield 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 a natural coffin, family participation, prayer, clothing, private viewing or a simple graveside farewell 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 Markfield price comparison
How Bay Tree compares with two large operators serving North West Leicestershire
The figures below compare published headline attended funeral-director charges checked on 26 July 2026. Natural-burial-ground, 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 Loughborough
Attended Funeral
£2,595 Published Ashby Road headline price including its Basic Coffin- Large operator with a Loughborough branch
- Standard attended headline used for comparison
- Third-party fees remain separate
- Optional choices may alter the final total
- Ask where care and family visits take place
- Compare the complete current written estimate
Price checked against the company’s published Loughborough page on 26 July 2026.
Central Co-op Coalville
Attended funeral professional charge
£2,595 Current July 2026 headline charge- Funeral home at 128 London Road, Coalville
- Professional funeral-director charge used for comparison
- Third-party costs remain separate
- Ask where your loved one will be cared for
- Check collection, visiting and hearse conditions
- Request the complete current written estimate
Branch and price information checked against Central Co-op’s published Coalville and July 2026 pricing 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.
One of Leicestershire’s strongest natural-burial locations
Woodland burial, wildflower meadow, church funeral or cremation
Tithe Green gives Markfield families a genuine local natural-burial choice. Samantha can coordinate the funeral director’s responsibilities while the burial ground confirms its current plots, rules and fees.
Woodland natural burial
A biodegradable coffin is buried using natural materials, with a native memorial tree and plaque under the burial ground’s current arrangements.
- Woodland burial available year-round
- Tree planting takes place November to February
- Natural coffin requirements confirmed
- Minister, celebrant or family-led graveside service
Wildflower-meadow burial
Wildflower burial provides a meadow setting with a plaque rather than a memorial tree.
- Meadow burial available year-round
- Adjacent plots may be possible
- Biodegradable coffin and natural materials
- Current plot availability confirmed directly
Natural interment of ashes
Ashes can be interred in a biodegradable container in woodland or wildflower meadow.
- Woodland or meadow setting
- Attended or private family interment
- Woodland ashes interments November to February
- Current costs and memorial terms confirmed directly
St Michael & All Angels funerals
The parish church stands on The Green in Markfield and may provide a traditional Church of England service.
- Church and minister liaison
- Hymns, readings, prayers and personal tributes
- Onward burial or cremation coordination
- Subject to church agreement and availability
Loughborough Crematorium
Loughborough is a practical crematorium choice for many Markfield families.
- Chapel seating for up to 80
- Visual tributes and live webcasting
- Hearing loop and accessible parking
- Gardens of remembrance and memorial choices
Non-religious & family-led funerals
A farewell can focus entirely on the person’s life, values, relationships, music and stories.
- Celebrant, humanist or family-led ceremony
- Woodland, meadow, crematorium or graveside service
- Music, photographs and personal readings
- No pressure to follow a traditional format
Funeral choices explained clearly
Funeral services for Markfield 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 Markfield has died and you need help now?
Call Samantha and explain what has happened and whether the family is considering Tithe Green, St Michael’s or cremation. We will identify the immediate step and coordinate with the relevant people and venues.
Genuinely useful Markfield guidance
Tithe Green, St Michael’s, Coalville registration and Leicestershire crematoriums
Markfield has a distinctive funeral choice that many villages do not: a substantial natural burial ground offering woodland and wildflower settings. Bay Tree can coordinate the funeral while Tithe Green confirms its current availability and site conditions.
Tithe Green Natural Burial Markfield
The burial ground is on Markfield Lane, LE67 9TB, just north of Thornton Reservoir. It offers woodland and wildflower-meadow burial settings.
Visitors are welcome every day. Current plot availability, fees, accessibility, service format and memorial conditions must be checked directly.
Natural burial guidanceCurrent Tithe Green options
Its published options include natural burial from £1,975, natural ashes interment from £875, direct cremation with natural ashes interment from £1,975 and a memorial tree without burial from £750.
These are third-party starting prices and may change. Bay Tree’s own funeral-director charges are separate.
Woodland and wildflower settings
Woodland burials include a memorial tree and plaque, while meadow burials use a plaque among the wildflowers.
Tree planting and woodland ashes interment take place between November and February; wildflower-meadow burials take place year-round.
St Michael & All Angels
The Church of England parish church is on The Green, Markfield, Leicester, LE67 9WD.
Bay Tree can coordinate the hearse, church service, printed sheets and onward burial or cremation, subject to the church’s agreement and availability.
Church funeral guidanceLoughborough Crematorium
Loughborough Crematorium is on Leicester Road, LE11 2AF. Its chapel seats up to 80 and provides visual tributes, live webcasting, a hearing loop and accessible parking.
There are 55 parking spaces and landscaped gardens of remembrance.
Cremation service guidanceGilroes Crematorium
Gilroes is Leicester City Council’s municipal crematorium and may suit families with Leicester connections or an existing family grave there.
Gilroes Crematorium guideGreat Glen Crematorium
Great Glen is another Leicestershire choice, with a countryside setting and facilities for different faith and cultural requirements.
Great Glen Crematorium guideRegistering a death
Markfield is within Leicestershire County Council’s registration area. Once the medical examiner or coroner sends the required documents, the registration service contacts the representative.
Coalville Registration Office at Stenson House, London Road, LE67 3FN is the practical local option, although any Leicestershire registration office may be used by appointment.
Registration guidanceKeeping the funeral personal
A route past a family home, The Green, a meaningful village street or a countryside connection can be discussed where practical and safe.
Bay 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 Samantha’s patience, communication and personal involvement.
Helpful guidance for Markfield families
Natural burial, church funerals, cremation and clear prices
Questions before choosing
Markfield funeral directors FAQs
How much are Bay Tree’s attended funeral-director charges?
Bay Tree’s published attended funeral-director charges are £2,150. Tithe Green, church, cemetery, crematorium, minister, celebrant and other third-party costs are separate.
Can Bay Tree arrange a funeral at Tithe Green Markfield?
Yes. Bay Tree can coordinate the funeral-director responsibilities, hearse, coffin, bearers and ceremony, subject to Tithe Green’s current availability, rules and fees.
What natural-burial settings are available?
Tithe Green Markfield currently offers woodland and wildflower-meadow settings.
How much does Tithe Green Markfield currently charge?
Its current published starting prices are £1,975 for natural burial, £875 for natural ashes interment, £1,975 for direct cremation with natural ashes interment and £750 for a memorial tree without burial. These are third-party starting prices and should be checked directly.
Can Bay Tree arrange a funeral at St Michael & All Angels?
Yes. Bay Tree can contact the church and coordinate the practical arrangements, subject to the church’s agreement and availability.
Which crematorium is most practical for Markfield?
Loughborough Crematorium is a practical first choice for many families. Gilroes and Great Glen can also be considered depending on service time and preference.
How does Bay Tree compare with Ginns & Gutteridge Loughborough?
At prices checked on 26 July 2026, its published Attended Funeral was £2,595 including its Basic Coffin. Bay Tree’s £2,150 charge is £445 lower at headline level.
How does Bay Tree compare with Central Co-op Coalville?
Current July 2026 pricing information shows a £2,595 attended professional charge. Bay Tree’s £2,150 charge is £445 lower at headline level. Complete written estimates must still be compared.
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.
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 Markfield registered?
It is handled through Leicestershire County Council’s registration service. Coalville is the practical local office, although any Leicestershire registration office may be used by appointment.
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.
Nearby West and North Leicestershire communities
Funeral support around Markfield
For Markfield families considering woodland, wildflower, church or cremation
Speak to Samantha and let us make the next steps manageable.
Tell Samantha what has happened and whether the family is considering Tithe Green, St Michael’s or cremation. Bay Tree will care for your loved one locally and coordinate every practical step.
0116 278 8868