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Funeral directors in Leicester

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Leicester (Caerlŷr), Leicestershire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 7 funeral directors based in Leicester, and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Gilroes Crematorium, 2.1 miles away. Deaths in Leicester are registered with Leicester register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Leicester

Sorted by distance from the city centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Crematoria near Leicester

Cemeteries in and near Leicester

Natural & woodland burial near Leicester

Faith & cultural funerals in Leicester

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Leicester — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (8 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (8 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)
  • Jain Samaj · 0.4 miles — 32 Oxford Street, Leicester, LE1 5XU

Jain funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Leicester: find a church in Leicester for a funeral service · prayer times in Leicester for janazah

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Leicester: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Leicester register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Leicester Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Leicester

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Leicester?
We list 7 funeral directors based in Leicester, 23 funeral directors within 5 miles and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Leicester?
The nearest crematorium to Leicester is Gilroes Crematorium, about 2.1 miles from the city centre. Great Glen Crematorium (6.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Leicester?
Contact Leicester register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Leicester?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Leicester is £2,150 (funeral director’s charges only) at Bay Tree Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,160 at Gilroes Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Leicester are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Leicester?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Leicester, hindu funerals in Leicester, sikh funerals in Leicester, jewish funerals in Leicester, buddhist funerals in Leicester, catholic funerals in Leicester, orthodox christian funerals in Leicester, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Leicester?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Leicester offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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