Our small family team
The people beside you at Bay Tree
When you call Bay Tree, you will speak to people who work closely together here in Blaby. Samantha leads every arrangement, supported by a small family team and trusted funeral bearers.
Available day and night, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Your funeral director
Samantha Ward
Lady Funeral Director
Sam leads the arrangements and remains the familiar person beside each family, from the first conversation through to the funeral itself.
“You will not be passed between different departments. I will listen, explain what happens next and guide you at a pace that feels manageable.”Speak directly with Samantha
The Bay Tree family team
Familiar faces, working together
A close-knit team supporting Sam and helping every funeral to run calmly, respectfully and with care.
Finlay
Funeral Assistant & Bearer
Sam and Vince’s son, Finlay works alongside his mum each day, supporting families and helping on funeral days.
Matt
Funeral Assistant & Bearer
Sam’s brother, Matt has been part of Bay Tree since the very beginning and supports the team on funeral days.
Stuart
Limousine Driver & Funeral Assistant
Sam’s dad, Stuart drives the limousine and provides practical support wherever the family team needs him.
Vince
Hearse Driver & Funeral Assistant
Sam’s husband, Vince drives the hearse and supports the team both behind the scenes and on funeral days.
Derek
Funeral Bearer
Derek supports the team as a funeral bearer, helping each service to be carried out calmly and with dignity.
Kind words from local families
What families say about me and my team
I am proud of the care my team gives every family. These independent Google reviews share what people have said about the support they received from all of us at Bay Tree.
Personal help, close to home
A small team means you are known to us
We work together from our funeral home in Blaby, with Samantha personally leading the arrangements. You can always ask who will be helping and what happens next.
Whenever you need us
Start with a simple call to Samantha
You do not need to have the right words or make any decisions before you call.