Previously Joseph Swift Funeral Directors, our Aylestone funeral home continues to serve the community with the same team, the same values and the same uncompromising standards. We take pride in providing the highest standards of funeral care and service to the members of our community here in Aylestone and to those from the surrounding areas of Rowley Field, West Knighton, Knighton and beyond.
We are honoured to have the trust of the people of Leicester and we believe that life with those we love is deeply personal and that a funeral service should be the same. We are here to help you and your family arrange a personal and fitting farewell to honour the memory of your loved one and do everything we can to make your life a little bit easier during a difficult time.
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.
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.
Attended Funeral
£2,395
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,299
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£3,694
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
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.
Unattended Cremation
£1,295
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,295
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
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.
Attended Funeral
£2,395
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,299
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£3,694
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
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.
Unattended Cremation
£1,295
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,295
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The staff couldn’t have been more helpful at this difficult time. The kindness they showed my mum after my dads death was amazing.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family.
Ms Susan H.
August 31, 2022
Both Sarah and Alison looked after myself, my family etc so well. There was very regular contact by them, to ensure they were carrying out our wishes fully. We felt completely reassured that our mum was getting the very best of care, respect and dignity. We were fully confident in them. Our mum looked so lovely and peaceful after years of pain. Great job by the people who prepared her, thank you so much.
I wholeheartedly recommend Joseph Swift of Saffron Lane to anyone. Our grateful thanks ❤️
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family and that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time. It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference. Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.
Mrs Andrea G.
July 19, 2022
Everyone I dealt with at Joseph Swift was kind and caring and fully informed as to what we needed for my dad’s perfect send off. They always got back to you when you emailed a question or a request, never pressured us into deciding on one thing or another and really helped us along with the whole process.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for this recommendation. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need. 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.
Mr Ronnie S.
April 21, 2022
At a really rubbish time the staff at Joseph Swift were brilliant, they could not have done any more and gave us as a family great support, on the day of the funeral the Lady running the it was absolutely great as were all the others in the cars, we were treated from start to finish with the up most respect and as a family can not speak any higher about the whole team at Joseph Swift
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Your comments will help us to ensure we are providing the right level of care to our families. The team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference to your family. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need.
Mr Stewart G.
April 21, 2022
From start to finish everything was conducted in a very professional
Manor
Could not fault
Would definitely use again
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for posting your online review. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need.
Mrs Margaret W.
March 7, 2022
I found the whole experience very good. The staff were very helpful and friendly at a very difficult time. Would recommend them to anyone.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
We are grateful of receiving your online review. I am pleased that we were able to look after you and your family at this difficult time.
Miss Emma K.
March 2, 2022
We was so happy as a family with our experience at Joseph swifts at a difficult time.Sarah was so wonderful and really supported me im so thankful I’d never organised a funeral before she was so helpful and definitely helped me with the process.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for leaving feedback online for Joseph Swift Funeral Directors. Your kind words mean a great deal to the team and we are thankful to the them for making your special day so personal.
Mrs Julie G.
February 22, 2022
Can’t praise Swifts highly enough. Sarah is fantastic at her job and a credit to the company. Her professionalism and kindness is outstanding. Likewise the professionalism of the staff who undertook the funeral duties on the day of the funeral was again outstanding. I would have no hesitation in recommending Swifts to other families.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
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.
Miss Samantha R.
September 24, 2021
Very kind and considerate. Everything went to exactly as planned. Very dignified send off. Many thanks
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
It means a lot to the team for our clients to be able to share their experiences with us.
Mr Paul G.
May 27, 2021
Thank you for all your help and kindness. We could not have received a better service. We dealt with Sarah and she did an amazing job and guided us through a very difficult time with understanding and kindness.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference, Thank you for your 5* review.
Mrs Carol A.
May 19, 2021
We are so pleased with your service we were shown respect kindness and everything was just perfect
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
The team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference to your family.
Mrs Julia C.
May 12, 2021
Absolutely beautiful service provided. Such kind considerate and caring people. Even provided a small token memory gift. Really would recommend to anyone needing this service.
Thankyou to everyone involved for everything... you are all diamonds 💎
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated. Your family continues to be in our thoughts and we are honoured to have been able to give you the service you needed.
Mrs Carole J.
April 15, 2021
Professional and friendly. We were always kept updated, Sarah in the office was very helpful & Scott who took charge on the day was great. Thank you all.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for using our services for your loved one. Your family continues to be in our thoughts and we are honoured to have been able to give you the service you needed.
Miss Kelly L.
February 25, 2021
Sarah Mortimer was very helpful and really looked after us through a difficult time. I was very apprehensive about the funeral with Covid restrictions but was relieved that it wasn't a strict as I had originally thought. Restrictions were in place but subtle as not to effect the running of the service.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you so much for this lovely review which means all the more at this very challenging time. The team are working very hard to ensure that each family receives outstanding care and I am so glad their dedication has given you the service you needed.
Miss Ann-marie H.
November 11, 2020
Sarah the funeral director/ manager at Joseph Swift, Saffron Lane office was fantastic. She was polite, friendly, careful, caring and knowledgeable. She made us feel welcome and comfortable under the circumstances.
The team were great on the day. To be honest perfect. Very humble, patient and caring.
I would recommend all those that have loss a member of friend or family to their services. I am so grateful that it went well from the beginning to the end. Thank you
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. It is incredibly helpful to other families in the same circumstances as yourself. The team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference to your family.
Mrs Carol W.
September 29, 2020
Everyone was very helpful and compassionate, Sarah was always ready to help and answer any question that we had. On the day of the funeral, everything was done very professionally, with great care, respect and compassion.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
It means a lot to the team for our clients to be able to share their experiences with us. I am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected at such a difficult time.
Mrs Mary P.
November 1, 2019
Every person I dealt with at Swifts was polite, courteous and very helpful. Nikki at Saffron Lane dealt with all my queries extremely well and kept me up to date at each stage at this sad time. Two days before the funeral, I realised that I would like a lock of my mum's hair but thought I would be too late. On the funeral day it was given to me tied with a bow in a little cellophane packet which I will treasure.On the funeral day, Nikki was away on a course and Maggie oversaw the funeral perfectly from Swifts to the church, to the crematorium and on to the wake.From beginning to end Swifts dealt with mum's funeral with dignity and respect.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am glad that you found our staff to be informative and reliable and that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
Mrs Denise M.
July 31, 2019
From the start of my interaction with the staff at Saffron Lane, they were attentive gave excellent care.
Took any concern about how to organise the detail of the funeral.
The service received by all of those involved and any contact made from staff was excellent.
I cannot think of anything that could improve the service given.
Denise Millington
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased to hear that our team were so accommodating and their recommendations were helpful and that we were able to help ease any worries that you may have had.
Mrs Anne H.
June 21, 2019
All service was excellent, we were treated with courtesy and compassion, nothing was too much trouble would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with Joseph Swift Funeral Directors. I am glad that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested and that we looked after you and the family well.
Mr Robert C.
May 28, 2019
Friendly and helpful staff, expert funeral directors and everything went well.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
We have received your online review. I am pleased that our team looked after you so well and that the service was carried out to your satisfaction.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family.