Welcome to Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors on Uppingham Road, Leicester. Previously Joseph Swift Funeral Directors, our Uppingham Road 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 level of funeral service to the families in our care.
Since our establishment in 1946, when we were called Abbey Funerals, we have acquired a wealth of local knowledge and experience. All of which we will use to help you in this difficult time.
Our funeral home caters to all religions and personal preferences. We have an Asian chapel and wash and dress facilities for our local families. We also have full disabled access for your convenience.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01162743414 today.
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 funeral home is ideally located to serve the families of Humberstone, New Humberstone, Spinney Hills, North Evington, Goodwood, Rowlatts Hill and more.
You and your family are our priority and you can call us at any time you want, we are here for you 24/7.
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
£1,349
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£3,744
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
£1,349
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£3,744
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.
Everybody was so kind and sympathetic, good advice and help was given at all times.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for your 5* review
Mrs Julie J.
May 16, 2022
Excellent service, a particular thank you to Kimberly for all her hard work she was amazing, supporting us all of the way and it was such an honour to have her and the excellent undertakers on the actual day,
Thank you to Loughborough crematorium for there compassion on this sad occasion.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
It’s so good to hear that we gave outstanding support to you from the branch. Thank you for highlighting a member of our team who has made a difference to your personal experience. All feedback is greatly appreciated.
Miss Rosalind B.
January 19, 2022
Joseph Swift provided an excellent service and were kind, considerate and efficient throughout. We liased with Kimberley who was always thoughtful and allowed us to take our time to make decisions. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for leaving a review online for Joseph Swif Funeral Directors. Our whole team are here to give the utmost compassion and support to each and every client and I am glad they did this for you.
Mr David B.
April 27, 2021
Me & My Wife Were Treated With Compassion & Respect. We were both very impressed with Kimberly on organising mums funeral (Mary Valentine Belcher). We were so grateful to you for letting the hearse pull up outside of her bungalow, which Roy and Mary built together all those years ago. It was a lovely tribute and we thank you so much as it allowed close neighbours and mums carers to be able to stand outside and pay their final respects. Again we could not fault the service given by you all. And also to the minister John Bentham who gave a heartfelt service of what we wrote word for word. Kind regards Dave and Debbie Belcher.
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. It has been an honour to look after you and your loved one and to respond sensitively to your specific needs. Thank you for these lovely words, it means so much to the whole team.
Mr Robert B.
March 15, 2021
Excellent contact via email and telephone Kimberley very helpful and sincere in the office and with follow up calls.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for your review. Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care.
Mr Stephen B.
December 16, 2020
They help us a lot very nice people and listen to you staff name was Kimberley she help out a lot
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us this review. We pride ourselves in maintaining the highest quality of care for our families and it’s good to hear that you and the family received helpful guidance through this time.
Mr David E.
February 22, 2020
Funerals are sometimes very somber and sad - with Swift’s Funeral Director’s we had a lovely service from them especially Sarah on Uppingham Road, Leicester she made us welcome and through the arrangements she was always there to answer any question’s we had. The Order of Service cards were very professional and a nice keepsake of our dear Mum.
I haven’t got any bad points whatsoever and would recommend them to anyone.
Thank You All Very Much
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
I am glad you chose Joseph Swift Funeral Directors to take care of your Mother and that our staff went above and beyond to deliver the service you expected.
Mrs Elaine K.
January 15, 2020
A very professional company and the little touches like making sure I had a flower from my mums spray was a lovely touch.
Well done
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with Joseph Swift. I am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
Ms Dawn E.
April 24, 2019
The process from start to finish was dealt with efficiently and with respect and compassion.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for your online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Mrs Susan S.
April 8, 2019
I would highly recommend Joseph Swift Funeral Directors. From arranging to the actual day, everything was taken care of with such professionalism and compassion. We used Joseph Swift 18 months ago for my Father and when Mum passed away in February we didn't hesitate to contact them again. I would like to thank all the staff involved in making a sad occasion so much bearable.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family that the arrangements for your Mother were carried out to your satisfaction.
Mrs Janis H.
October 23, 2018
The service I received was just perfect, they helped me to plan my husbands funeral and carried out my wishes exactly as I wanted. I cannot thank Joseph Swift enough for the handling and care of my late husband. I didn’t want a religious service for him so a Celebration of Life service was carried out to perfection, I had my own pall bearers and they directed them every step of the way, the undertaker on the day was very professional and caring. I would highly recommend Joseph Swift for their service and care during a very sad time, I cannot rate them highly enough. Thank you all so very much.
Mrs Janis Hall
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on your online review. I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance to you and your family and am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for your 5* review