Independent funeral directors close to Oadby
Funeral Directors in Oadby
You do not need to know what to do next. Call Samantha and we will take care of everything.
Bay Tree Funerals supports families throughout Oadby, Stoneygate, Knighton, Evington and the surrounding South and East Leicester communities from our nearby funeral home and private Chapel of Rest in Blaby. Samantha will listen, explain the immediate next step and personally guide your family through the arrangements.
Available 24 hours a day • Personal guidance without pressurePersonal care followed by clear costs
First, let Samantha understand the person and what your family needs. Then every cost will be explained clearly.
Bay Tree’s attended funeral-director charges are published at £2,150. You will receive a written estimate separating Bay Tree’s work from crematorium, cemetery, church, minister, celebrant and other third-party charges.
Samantha Ward, Lady Funeral Director at Bay Tree Funerals
A familiar person beside you
Hello, I’m Samantha.
You can call me before you understand the paperwork, know whether the funeral will be a burial or cremation, or have spoken to St Peter’s, Immaculate Conception, a local cemetery or crematorium. Tell me what has happened in your own words and I will explain the immediate next step.
I can coordinate bringing your loved one into our care, the church or crematorium, cemetery paperwork, minister or celebrant, hearse, music, service details and the personal wishes that matter to your family.
My job is to make a difficult time feel calmer, protect your family from having to chase different organisations and ensure your loved one is treated with dignity throughout.
- Immediate guidance following a death
- One familiar point of contact throughout
- Church, cemetery, crematorium and officiant liaison
- Clear written costs before confirmation
- Personal involvement through to the funeral day
Our location, explained honestly: Bay Tree serves Oadby from our funeral home and private Chapel of Rest at 7A Welford Road, Blaby. We do not claim a Oadby branch. Your loved one remains in our own care there, with Samantha and the same small family team.
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. Samantha stays connected to the family’s wishes, chapel visits and funeral arrangements.
This matters when clothing, prayer, a private family visit, a meaningful route or a particular service detail is important. You can discuss it directly with the person leading the arrangements.
A clear funeral-price comparison for Oadby families
How Bay Tree compares with two large corporate funeral operators nearby
The figures below compare published headline attended funeral-director charges checked on 26 July 2026. Price is not the only consideration, but families deserve clear information before choosing who will care for their loved one. No local independent funeral director is named or criticised.
Bay Tree Funerals
Attended funeral-director charges
£2,150 Bay Tree’s published attended funeral-director charge £445 below Ginns & Gutteridge Wigston and £545 below Central Co-op- Professional arrangements and administration
- Collection within the stated conditions
- Care at Bay Tree before the funeral
- A suitable classic coffin
- A black motor hearse
- Personal guidance led by Samantha
Bay Tree funeral-director charges only. Crematorium, cemetery, church, minister, celebrant and other third-party charges are separate.
Ginns & Gutteridge Wigston
The Attended Funeral
£2,595 Published Wigston headline charge including its Basic Coffin- Large corporate funeral operator at 129 Leicester Road
- Published attended-funeral headline used for comparison
- Third-party costs remain separate
- Optional choices may alter the final total
- Ask where your loved one will be cared for
- Compare the complete written estimate
Price checked against the company’s published Wigston funeral-home page on 26 July 2026.
Central Co-op Oadby
Attended funeral professional charge
£2,695 Official Central Co-op standardised attended-funeral charge- Oadby funeral home at 66 The Parade
- Legal and administrative arrangements: £628
- Collection and transport into care: £285
- Care before the funeral: £597
- Wood-effect veneer coffin and viewing: £340
- Hearse or appropriate vehicle: £845
Central Co-op’s official standardised price list totals £2,695. Crematorium, cemetery, minister, celebrant and other third-party charges remain separate.
What these differences mean: the comparison covers headline funeral-director charges only. It does not guarantee that the final funeral invoice will be £445 or £545 lower. Packages are not assumed to be identical. Collection conditions, care arrangements, coffins, vehicles, optional services and third-party charges can differ. Always request and compare complete written estimates.
Funeral choices explained clearly
Funeral services for Oadby families
You do not need to decide on burial, cremation, church, faith tradition or a non-religious ceremony before calling. Samantha will listen first, explain the choices and help your family arrange a farewell that feels right.
Attended Funeral
Funeral-director charges £2,150A personal ceremony where family and friends can gather, with Samantha coordinating the coffin, hearse, officiant, music, photographs, tributes and practical details.
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Burial & Faith Funerals
We can coordinate a funeral at St Peter’s, St Paul’s, Immaculate Conception, Oadby Baptist Church, another chosen place of worship or Oadby Cemetery.
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Unattended Cremation
£1,495A simple and respectful cremation without a formal attended ceremony at the crematorium, with freedom to hold a separate memorial or family gathering.
Read the full detailsHas someone died in Oadby?
Whether the death occurred at home, in hospital, in a care home, at LOROS or unexpectedly, call Samantha. You do not need to work out the process before speaking to us.
Genuinely useful Oadby guidance
St Peter’s Church, Oadby Cemetery, faith funerals and Great Glen Crematorium
Oadby has several churches and faith communities, its own council cemetery and good access to Great Glen, South Leicestershire and Gilroes crematoriums. Bay Tree can coordinate the complete arrangements while your loved one remains in our care at our funeral home and private Chapel of Rest in Blaby.
St Peter’s Church
St Peter’s is Oadby’s historic Church of England parish church on Wigston Road. Its official contact route specifically includes funeral and burial-of-ashes enquiries.
Church of England funeral guidanceAccessibility at St Peter’s
Published facilities include ramp and step-free access, assistance-dog access, an accessible toilet, hearing loop, limited parking, large-print provision, baby-changing facilities, an organ and audio-visual equipment.
St Peter’s Centre
The Centre opposite the church provides a large hall and smaller rooms for hire. A funeral reception or family gathering requires direct confirmation of availability, suitability, catering, alcohol conditions, deposits and current charges.
St Peter’s churchyard
The church accepts burial-of-ashes enquiries, but families should not assume that a new grave or ashes space is available. Current eligibility, rights, permissions and availability must be confirmed directly with the church.
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s on Hamble Road publishes accessible parking, step-free entrances and level access through most of its buildings. Bay Tree can coordinate the funeral director’s responsibilities where the church agrees to a funeral or memorial service.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
The Catholic parish is at 54 New Street. The Diocese of Nottingham lists full facilities, access to the church and a loop system. Bay Tree can coordinate the funeral director’s responsibilities around a Catholic funeral, subject to the parish priest’s agreement and availability.
Catholic and faith funeral guidanceOadby Baptist Church
Oadby Baptist Church is on Leicester Road. Its modern Sanctuary seats up to 150 people and its premises are available for one-off bookings, subject to current availability, hire terms and the church’s agreement.
Other faith communities
Oadby families may also have connections with Trinity Methodist Church, local Hindu, Sikh, Muslim or other faith communities. Samantha can coordinate with the chosen representative and venue without assuming a standard format.
Multi-faith funeral guidanceOadby Cemetery
Oadby Cemetery is on Wigston Road and is managed by Oadby and Wigston Borough Council. It provides sections for full burials, children’s burials, cremated-remains interments and ashes scattering.
Oadby Cemetery guidePurchasing a grave
Graves are normally purchased when a funeral is arranged. The Council states that advance grave purchase is available at Wigston Cemetery only, so families should not assume that an Oadby grave can be reserved in advance.
Funeral times at Oadby Cemetery
The cemetery is open during daylight hours. Published funeral times are Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 3.45pm, with the last funeral at 3.15pm, and Friday from 9.30am to 2.30pm, with the last funeral at 2pm.
Burial and ashes capacity
Published information states that burial-section graves can accommodate up to two coffins and six ash caskets, while Garden of Remembrance plots can accommodate up to two ash caskets.
Memorial permissions
The deed holder may apply for a memorial after interment, but Council permission is required before installation. Applications are normally made through a funeral director or stonemason.
Great Glen Crematorium
Great Glen is often the most practical crematorium for Oadby families. Its main chapel seats up to 108 people with standing room, and external speakers can support larger gatherings.
Great Glen Crematorium guidePooja Hall and prayer room
Great Glen has a dedicated Pooja Hall and prayer room for Hindu and Sikh families, with open-casket viewing, washing facilities, footwear storage, a Lord Shiva statue, witnessed charging and extended service options.
Music, photographs and webcasting
Great Glen’s media centre provides photo tributes, recordings, webcasting and a broad music library. The chapel also has an organ and welcomes live music.
Parking and accessibility
Great Glen publishes on-site parking for 110 cars, overflow parking, seven accessible spaces and accessible toilets. Its main chapel and offices are open for pre-arranged visits.
Other crematorium choices
South Leicestershire Crematorium at Countesthorpe and Gilroes Crematorium can also be considered where availability, family connections, service facilities or the journey make them preferable.
Compare crematorium choicesSouth Wigston Registration Service
Deaths occurring within Leicestershire may be registered by appointment at any county registration office. South Wigston Registration Service is on Bassett Street and provides death-registration appointments with free on-site parking.
Registration guidanceBay Tree’s funeral home & chapel
Bay Tree is at 7A Welford Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FT. Oadby families can meet Samantha privately, and their loved one remains in our own care there.
Get directions to Bay TreeNearby communities
We also support families in Stoneygate, Knighton, Evington, Great Glen, Wigston, South Wigston, Glen Parva and the surrounding communities.
A lower charge still has to come with excellent care
Read what families say about Samantha and Bay Tree
Prices explain only part of the decision. The reviews below help families understand Samantha’s patience, communication, attention to detail and personal involvement.
Helpful guidance for Oadby families
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Oadby funeral directors FAQs
These answers cover the main questions families ask before calling. More detailed local information is provided in the guide above, so it is not repeated here.
Do Bay Tree Funerals support families in Oadby?
Yes. Bay Tree supports families throughout Oadby, Stoneygate, Knighton, Evington and the surrounding communities from its nearby funeral home and private Chapel of Rest in Blaby.
What should I do first when someone dies?
Call Samantha on 0116 278 8868. The correct first step depends on where and how the death occurred. You do not need to understand the paperwork or make funeral decisions before calling.
Will I deal directly with Samantha?
Samantha leads the arrangements and remains the family’s familiar contact, supported by Bay Tree’s small family team.
Does Bay Tree have a funeral home in Oadby?
No. Bay Tree openly serves Oadby from its funeral home and private Chapel of Rest at 7A Welford Road in Blaby. We do not claim an Oadby branch.
Where will my loved one be cared for?
Once your loved one comes into Bay Tree’s care, they remain at our funeral home and private Chapel of Rest in Blaby.
Can you arrange a funeral at St Peter’s Church?
Yes. St Peter’s official contact route includes funeral and burial-of-ashes enquiries. Bay Tree can coordinate the funeral director’s responsibilities, subject to the church’s pastoral arrangements and availability.
Can you arrange a Catholic funeral in Oadby?
Yes. Bay Tree can coordinate the funeral director’s practical responsibilities around a Catholic funeral at Immaculate Conception or another chosen Catholic church, subject to the parish priest’s agreement and availability.
Can you arrange a burial at Oadby Cemetery?
Yes. Bay Tree can coordinate burial, reopening an eligible family grave, cremated-remains interment or ashes scattering, subject to Council rules, grave rights, permissions, fees and availability.
Can a grave be purchased in advance at Oadby Cemetery?
The Council states that advance grave purchase is available at Wigston Cemetery only. Graves at Oadby are normally purchased when a funeral is being arranged.
Which crematorium is most practical for Oadby?
Great Glen Crematorium is often the most practical choice. South Leicestershire Crematorium at Countesthorpe and Gilroes can also be considered depending on availability, travel and family preference.
How much are Bay Tree’s attended funeral-director charges?
Bay Tree’s published attended funeral-director charges are £2,150. Crematorium, cemetery, church, minister, celebrant and other third-party costs are separate.
How do Bay Tree’s charges compare with the larger Oadby-area operators shown?
At figures checked on 26 July 2026, Bay Tree’s £2,150 headline charge was £445 below Ginns & Gutteridge Wigston’s £2,595 figure and £545 below Central Co-op’s official £2,695 standardised attended-funeral charge. Exact inclusions and third-party costs can differ.
Do you offer unattended cremation?
Yes. Bay Tree’s published unattended cremation price is £1,495. Samantha will explain the collection, care and suitability conditions before anything is agreed.
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For Oadby families
You do not have to organise everything before calling.
Tell Samantha what has happened. Bay Tree will explain the immediate next step, care for your loved one and coordinate the funeral arrangements one manageable decision at a time.
0116 278 8868