Independent, family-run funeral directors serving South Wigston

Funeral Directors in South Wigston

I support families in South Wigston and the surrounding area from Bay Tree’s funeral home in Blaby. The first conversation can be very simple: tell me what has happened and I will explain what needs to happen next, what can wait and what I can take care of for you.

You do not need the right words or all the answers. Tell me what has happened, and I will explain the first step.

Call me now 0116 278 8868 What happens when I call?

Available day and night. Calling does not commit you to using Bay Tree Funerals.

One familiar personSamantha stays personally involved.

Cared for at Bay TreeOur own private Chapel of Rest in Blaby.

Clear written costsBefore anything is agreed.

Local knowledgePersonal funeral guidance for South Wigston families.

The first conversation can be simple

What happens when you call me

We only need to deal with what matters now. Everything else can wait until you are ready.

Tell me what has happened

Take your time. You do not need every document, detail or decision ready.

I explain the next step

I will tell you what needs to happen now, what can wait and what I can take care of.

We take one decision at a time

Nothing is rushed. I will explain the arrangements clearly and keep you informed.

You are welcome to call simply to ask a question.
There is no obligation to make arrangements during that first conversation.

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Reassurance from other families

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Local knowledge, explained personally

Local funeral choices I can help you arrange in South Wigston

I can coordinate St Thomas the Apostle, Wigston Cemetery, other local churches and the nearby crematorium choices. I will make the enquiries, check the timings and keep the arrangements clear and personal.

The information below is here when it is useful. You do not need to read it all or contact each place yourself before calling me.

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Independent funeral directors close to South Wigston

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 South Wigston, Wigston, Glen Parva and the surrounding South 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.

Speak to Samantha: 0116 278 8868 Arrange a Private Conversation

Available 24 hours a day • Personal guidance without pressure

Personal 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.

Attended funeral-director charges £2,150 Professional arrangements, collection within the stated conditions, care before the funeral, a classic coffin and a black hearse. Third-party charges are separate. See the Full Breakdown

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Your loved one stays at Bay Tree

Church, Wigston Cemetery and crematorium liaison

Available 24 hours a day

Samantha Ward, Lady Funeral Director supporting South Wigston families

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 Thomas the Apostle, St Mary’s Catholic Church, Wigston Cemetery or a local 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

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Our location, explained honestly: Bay Tree serves South Wigston from our funeral home and private Chapel of Rest at 7A Welford Road, Blaby. We do not claim a South Wigston 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.

First callSamantha explains what needs to happen now

CareYour loved one remains at Bay Tree

ArrangementsChurch, cemetery, crematorium and paperwork coordinated

Funeral dayEvery detail checked and your family supported

A clear funeral-price comparison for South Wigston families

How Bay Tree compares with two large corporate funeral operators

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.

Independent family funeral director

Bay Tree Funerals

Attended funeral-director charges

£2,150 Bay Tree’s published attended funeral-director charge £445 below Ginns & Gutteridge and £545 below the Central Co-op figure shown

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

View Bay Tree’s current price

Bay Tree funeral-director charges only. Crematorium, cemetery, church, minister, celebrant and other third-party charges are separate.

Part of Dignity Funerals

Ginns & Gutteridge Wigston

The Attended Funeral

£2,595 Published Leicester headline charge including its Basic Coffin

Large corporate funeral operator
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.

Large co-operative funeral network

Central Co-op Wigston

Attended funeral professional charge

£2,695 Latest accessible public Central Co-op Wigston standardised-price figure used for comparison

Large co-operative funeral network at 82 Leicester Road, Wigston
Headline funeral-director charge only
Third-party costs remain separate
Local lists are selected through its price-list tool
Request the relevant branch’s current price list
Compare the complete written estimate

Central Co-op states that its local price lists were correct as of 3 July 2026. Confirm the current figure for the funeral home being considered.

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 South Wigston families

You do not need to decide on burial, cremation, church 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 £2,150

A personal ceremony where family and friends can gather, with Samantha coordinating the coffin, hearse, officiant, music, photographs, tributes and practical details.

See the full price breakdown

Burial or church funeral arranged for a South Wigston family

Burial & Church Funerals

We can coordinate a funeral at St Thomas the Apostle, St Mary’s Catholic Church, another chosen place of worship, burial at Wigston Cemetery or a personal graveside service.

Explore burial services

Unattended Cremation

£1,495

A 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 details

Has someone died in South Wigston?

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.

Call 0116 278 8868

Genuinely useful South Wigston guidance

St Thomas the Apostle, Wigston Cemetery, local churches and crematorium choices

South Wigston families have several nearby church, burial and cremation options. Bay Tree can coordinate the practical arrangements while your loved one remains in our care at our funeral home and private Chapel of Rest in Blaby.

St Thomas the Apostle

St Thomas the Apostle is the Church of England parish church on St Thomas’ Road, South Wigston. The church states that it serves the community with funerals and is part of the Wigston Benefice.

Church of England funeral guidance

Accessibility at St Thomas

Published information includes level access to the main areas, parking at or near the church and accessible toilet provision nearby. Funeral availability and any additional requirements must be confirmed directly.

No graveyard at St Thomas

The church’s published history states that St Thomas has no graveyard. A church funeral would therefore normally be followed by burial at a suitable cemetery or cremation at the family’s chosen crematorium.

St Mary’s Catholic Church

St Mary’s Catholic Church is on Countesthorpe Road in South Wigston. Bay Tree can coordinate the funeral director’s responsibilities around a Catholic funeral, subject to the parish priest’s agreement and availability.

St Mary’s funeral guidance

South Wigston Congregational Church

Families connected with South Wigston Congregational Church on Blaby Road can discuss a funeral or memorial service directly with the church. Bay Tree can coordinate the coffin, hearse, timings and onward burial or cremation arrangements where agreed.

Congregational Church guidance

Methodist and Salvation Army services

South Wigston Methodist Church and The Salvation Army Leicester South may also be appropriate for families with those connections. All services remain subject to direct agreement and availability.

Methodist funeral guidance

Wigston Cemetery

Wigston Cemetery is on Welford Road and is managed by Oadby and Wigston Borough Council. Published council information states that Wigston and Oadby cemeteries are open during daylight hours and are available for weekday funerals.

Burial and family graves

Bay Tree can help coordinate a new-grave enquiry, reopening an eligible family grave, burial paperwork or an ashes interment at Wigston Cemetery, subject to grave rights, permissions, fees and availability.

Burial and ashes guidance

South Leicestershire Crematorium

The crematorium at Countesthorpe is often a practical choice for South Wigston families. Its chapel seats 100, with larger capacity using the foyer, and provides webcasting, music, screens, accessible facilities and substantial parking.

South Leicestershire Crematorium guide

Gilroes Crematorium

Gilroes is another Leicester option, with two non-denominational chapels, webcasting, recordings, visual tributes, parking and an adjoining cemetery.

Gilroes Crematorium guide

Great Glen Crematorium

Great Glen can also be considered where its setting, availability, family connections or preferred journey make it suitable.

Great Glen Crematorium guide

South Wigston Registration Service

Deaths occurring within Leicestershire may be registered through Leicestershire Registration Service. South Wigston Registration Service is on Bassett Street, offers death-registration appointments and has free on-site parking.

Registration guidance

Religious or non-religious farewells

A funeral can be religious, non-religious or family-led and may include music, readings, photographs, eulogies and personal tributes shaped around the person’s life.

Explore personal funeral choices

Bay Tree’s funeral home & chapel

Bay Tree is at 7A Welford Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FT. South Wigston families can meet Samantha privately, and their loved one remains in our own care there.

Get directions to Bay Tree

Nearby communities

We also support families in Wigston, Glen Parva, Eyres Monsell, Blaby, Whetstone, Aylestone and the surrounding South Leicester 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 South Wigston families

Speak to Samantha, compare prices and understand the local choices

You are always welcome to call rather than trying to read everything first.

Clear answers before choosing

South Wigston 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 South Wigston?

Yes. Bay Tree supports families throughout South Wigston, Wigston, Glen Parva and South Leicester 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 South Wigston?

No. Bay Tree openly serves South Wigston from its funeral home and private Chapel of Rest at 7A Welford Road in Blaby. We do not claim a South Wigston 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 Thomas the Apostle?

Yes. Bay Tree can coordinate the funeral director’s responsibilities for a Church of England funeral there, subject to the church’s agreement and availability.

Can you arrange a Catholic funeral at St Mary’s?

Yes. Bay Tree can coordinate the funeral director’s practical responsibilities around a Catholic funeral, subject to the parish priest’s agreement and availability.

Can you arrange a burial at Wigston Cemetery?

Yes. Bay Tree can coordinate burial or ashes-interment arrangements, subject to council rules, grave rights, permissions, fees and availability.

Which crematorium is most practical for South Wigston?

South Leicestershire Crematorium at Countesthorpe is often practical. Gilroes and Great Glen can also be considered depending on availability, travel, chapel facilities 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 Wigston 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 the £2,695 Central Co-op Wigston figure shown. 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.

Nearby South Leicestershire communities

Funeral support around South Wigston

Wigston Glen Parva Eyres Monsell Blaby Whetstone Aylestone

For South Wigston 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

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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.

Bethel Community Church, Wigston Hope Community Church, Wigston St Thomas Church, South Wigston The Salvation Army, Leicester South Saffron Lane United Reformed Church

Whenever you need me

Start with a simple call to Samantha

You do not need to prepare anything or make any decisions before you call. Tell me what has happened, and I will explain the next step for your family in South Wigston.

Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calling does not commit you to using Bay Tree Funerals.

Call Samantha 0116 278 8868

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