Welcome to Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors in Littlethorpe, Leicester. Previously Heighton & Son Funeral Directors, our Littlethorpe funeral home continues to serve the community with the same team, the same values and the same uncompromising standards.
We are here to help you honour the memory of your loved one, whether that is a religious or non-religious service or a contemporary funeral such as a woodland burial or a colourful celebration.
Our funeral home on Cosby Road is ideally located to serve the local community of Littlethorpe and the neighbouring areas of Cosby, Narborough and Whetstone.
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
£1,424
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£3,819
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
£1,424
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£3,819
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.
From start to finish, the care, understanding and attention to detail shown to myself and my brothers by Bev and Kerry could not have been better, following the sad passing of our Mother.
Everything was explained in great detail and thoughtfully presented to us. Our grateful thanks go to everyone who made such sad occasion go without any issues.
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 review.
Mrs Pauline W.
December 7, 2022
Staff were very caring and kept us informed every step of the way. KN couldn’t have been more helpful and was so kind.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
I am glad that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time.
Mrs Sharon W.
November 3, 2022
They were very professional and sympathetic from the very start. Kerry and Bev answered all our questions. We were advised all the way through and the funeral held on the 18th October went smoothly. Maggie, who walked in front of the was very efficient and was really helpful when it came to putting a teddy bear on the coffin for my youngest granddaughter. I would throughly recommend W Heighton and Son Funeral Directors.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us this review. It’s good to hear that you and the family received helpful guidance through this time and that we managed to make the day run as smoothly as possible for you
Mr Harry F.
September 30, 2022
All very understanding and helpful in every way possible ⭐👍
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for your 5* review.
Mr David B.
August 7, 2022
I am very happy how the funeral was carried out, through to the cremation, everything went very smoothly. My thanks go to everyone concerned, especially Bev who advised me how to sort everything that needed to be done. Thanks again,
Dave Box
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for these lovely words, it means so much to the whole team and for entrusting us with the care of your loved one. I am pleased to hear that the service was carried out to your satisfaction and to hear the team looked after you and the family well.
Mr Matthew D.
July 7, 2022
The team were great - empathetic and punctual and reliable!
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on your online review. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful.
Mrs Gill A.
March 10, 2022
Everything was dealt with in an efficient, friendly and professional manner. Having a funeral plan in place was good, as it made some decisions easier.
Bev was very efficient, kept us informed about arrangements and changed things when requested.
Overall, everything went smoothly, prior to and during the funeral.
Thank you
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for your 5* review. I am happy that the pre-paid funeral plan made it easier to arrange the service for your Aunt. The team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference to your family.
Mrs Sarah P.
November 23, 2021
The whole team made arranging my mums funeral simple and the support they give you as a family is invaluable. They made the worst situation more bearable and allowed us to give my mum the funeral and goodbye she deserved. The aftercare is also much appreciated.I would highly recommend their professionalism and compassion in our most difficult of times.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for leaving a review online for Heighton & Son 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.
Mrs Claire N.
October 8, 2021
At such a devastating time in our lives Lydia at Heightons showed absolute sensitivity and compassion.
Nothing was too much trouble. She guided us through the process without putting any pressure on us. Lydia reassured us that our beloved Phill was 'in their care' and being looked after with absolute dignity. The funeral at the crematorium was exactly as we hoped.
The flowers were more beautiful than be could have envisaged, we requested some silk so that we could have a keepsake from the day.
Julie Tyler was a wonderful choice of celebrant, she spent a lot of time getting Phill's eulogy 'just right' for us and delivered it so sincerely.
Maggie(funeral director)showed great kindness and supported us wonderfully on the day.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
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. 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. I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family.
Mrs Tina A.
October 2, 2021
Excellent service. Staff were compassionate and efficient, helpful throughout. Everything went smoothly.
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It has been a privilege to look after your Father.
Mr Paul G.
July 30, 2021
Thank you for a supportive and thorough service which was appreciated by the whole family, especially against the Covid restrictions. Your Funeral arranger was particularly understanding and efficient.
Paul Gimson
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for your comments left as part of your online review. I am glad that our team were there to guide you through the arrangements for your loved one at such a difficult time.
Mrs Carol F.
June 25, 2021
It’s never easy when a loved one
Pass’s.
This was my first experience of arranging a funeral.
Not knowing what to expect or what to do.
Bev took us through the procedure
explaining everything
Organising everything.
Helping us to make our own decisions
Of the ceremony we wanted.
Have to say my hubby had a lovely
Warm send off.
Many thanks Carol
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.
Mr Craig B.
April 15, 2021
Excellent service, professional as expected on this profession but went the extra mile with regular updates, promised calls made, a deep sense of your loss when discussing details with you and fully informed you of everything at each and every step of the process. Lydia the liaison assigned to our case was always courteous, attentive and extremely helpful and even hand delivered details to our house out if hours which was appreciated. Cant fault Heighton at all, than you
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for sharing your experience online. You are helping others to make more informed funeral choices, whatever those may be. The team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference to your family.
Mrs Pam T.
April 6, 2021
The service was excellent from the start. Lydia, who looked after us, was exceptionally professional, sensitive to our situation, unflappable and organised. We were completely happy with the arrangements leading up to and on the day. First class!!
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 review.
Ms Carolyn D.
February 18, 2021
I received an exceptional service from Heightons in Littlethorpe. The service surpassed my expectations at what can only be described as a difficult and stressful time.
The service provided by Lydia was professional, friendly- helpful and demonstrated empathy and compassion. I was guided through all the practical elements involved in arranging a funeral that ensured everything ran smoothly and happened when it was supposed to.
I was very grateful and relieved to have received such a high quality service.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
We are very proud of our team and the care they give and it means the world when we hear from the families that we have looked after. Your family continues to be in our thoughts and we are honoured to have been able to give you the service you needed.
Mr Harry B.
January 6, 2021
Fantastic service from start to finish, very helpful throughout the whole process with great communication, Lydia had everything managed perfectly and made the whole process straightforward. Thankyou so much, will definitely recommend.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us this review. It’s good to hear that you and the family received helpful guidance through this time and that we managed to make the day run as smoothly as possible for you.
Mrs Anita P.
October 9, 2019
The service was excellent, made fell relax when organising my husband funeral, alison made me feel I was a friend she was wonderful and very helpful, she nade the occasion painless, thank you all
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 that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
Mrs Janet B.
May 4, 2019
Very supportive throughout. Made everything so much easier at a very difficult time. Many thanks
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for the comments left as part of your online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed at this time and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Mrs Vera J.
April 26, 2019
All went as well as expected
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
We have received 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.
Mr Alistair O.
April 12, 2019
The individuals (Sally) that dealt with me were excellent and very caring.
However I felt that the business represented and came across as a very corporate organisation. My expectations of a funeral service Is probably somewhat old fashioned but I expected a local service that actually felt local.
Whilst I wouldn’t go as far as to say that I wouldn’t recommend this provider I would probably say to anyone planning a funeral try and seek an independent operator
It would appear that most independent looking operators are in fact part of a larger corporate body so check before you part with your cash.
Absolutely no reflection on the individuals that dealt with me but the overall feeling was that of a cold profit making organisation.
Indeed prior to being sent this review request I was contacted by someone that had clearly been reading from a script to pre-empt a good review, a fairly transparent tactic and one which I did not appreciate.
I will be utterly amazed if this makes its way onto any platform.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for your review. We have always contacted our clients after the funeral to ensure we have given the high standard of service they should expect and appreciate your feedback on the service received – thank you for your kind comments about our staff. Leaving a review is completely optional and we appreciate you taking the time to do so.
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 review.