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Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors

Wigston

About our Wigston funeral home

Welcome to Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors in Wigston, Leicestershire. Previously F.L. Mildred and Sons, our Wigston funeral home continues to serve the community with the same team, the same values and the same uncompromising standards. We pride ourselves in providing the highest standards and quality of care and are here to help you arrange a funeral best suited to your requirements.

Our Wigston Funeral Home was founded by Frederick Mildred in 1917 and as such, we have a long history of helping the families in our community to honour and celebrate the lives of their loved one with nothing but the utmost respect and care. It's an honour to continue the values held by Frederick Mildred.

What we offer

  • Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
  • Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
  • Local expertise and knowledge
  • Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
  • Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
  • Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
  • Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
  • Memorials and tributes
  • Prepaid funeral plans

Meet our team

Our experienced team will listen to your needs and wishes with care, so to arrange a personal and special farewell for your loved one.

Our professional and friendly team members are here to help you at every step. Your well-being is of utmost importance to us, so you can rest assured knowing that we will do everything we can to make this time a little easier for you. You can reach us at any time on 0116 490 7439. We will never be more than a phone call away.

0116 278 6291
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To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 0116 278 6291 today.

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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.

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Our services

With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.

A tailored funeral

The Attended Funeral

The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.

  • The Attended Funeral£2495
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1354
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£3849
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The Unattended Funeral

The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.

  • The Unattended Funeral£1495
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • (Includes cost of cremation)£-
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£1495
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Memorials

Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.

Where to find us

Contact

Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 0116 278 6291

Our Address

129 Leicester Road, Wigston, LE18 1NS

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Funeral home opening times

  • Monday0900 - 1700
  • Tuesday0900 - 1700
  • Wednesday0900 - 1700
  • Thursday0900 - 1700
  • Friday0900 - 1700
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Directions and parking

Forecourt parking is available.

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Supporting you along the way

We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.

What to do when someone dies

What to do when someone dies

It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.

Planning a funeral

Planning a funeral

Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.

The day of the funeral

The day of the funeral

This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.

Frequently asked questions

When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.

You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.

Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.

If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.

Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.

We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.

If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.

If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.

A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.

Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.

We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on {{BRANCH_PHONE}}

From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.

A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.

Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.

Our reviews

4.97
based on 35 reviews
Hannah Cowley
20th May 2025

Chloe, Alison and the team at Ginns & Gutteridge were the Funeral Directors at my mum's funeral held yesterday. We cannot thank them enough for what they did for us and their support, guidance and sensitivity in the lead up and on the day.

The service was perfect, and captured mum's life and spirit in the celebration we wanted it to be.

We would recommend Ginns & Gutteridge to anyone looking for funeral services.

Mr Kaifer W.
21st Feb 2023

Pleasantly surprised at how simple & comforting this whole process was.

I attribute this to largely to Chloe, whose calm professional approach in a serene setting made a difficult, poignant circumstance as easy & simple to manage as it could be.

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F L Mildred & Sons Funeral Directors
22nd Feb 2023

I am happy that we provided a professional service to you. Thank you for highlighting a member of our team who has made a difference to your personal experience. All feedback is greatly appreciated.

Mrs Maxine M.
26th Dec 2022

Mildred are very caring and respectful whenever you deal with them. they are lovely and caring on the day of the funeral and make the day much easier. I have used them twice unfortunately and have been great on both occasions.

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F L Mildred & Sons Funeral Directors
29th Dec 2022

I am happy that we provided a professional service to you. Thank you for entrusting us with the care of another loved one.

Laraine Gray
21st Oct 2022

Excellent service.

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Chenise Sippitts (Chenise.Sippitts@dignityuk.co.uk)
7th Nov 2022

Thank you for your 5* review.

Mrs Jayne J.
24th Aug 2022

The staff were extremely helpful and professional, they listened to exactly what we wanted, and all our wishes were met, nothing was a problem for them they accommodated every thing we asked if they could no matter how small. They talked through everything regarding the burial and some things we hadn't even thought of.

The day was very sad and emotional, but all went smoothly on time and organised.

The staff are very friendly compassionate caring respectful and considerate. Extremely smart and professional.

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F L Mildred & Sons Funeral Directors
25th Aug 2022

Our whole team are here to give you the utmost compassion and support to each and every client and I am glad they did this for you. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful.

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