Welcome to Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors in Westcotes, Leicester. We are honoured to be able to serve the families in our cherished local community by arranging compassionate, respectful funerals. We have experience arranging all kinds of funerals, from religious ceremonies to woodland burials, and are here to help you honour the memory of your loved one, however that may be.
Established in 1930, and originally under the Joseph Swift name, we have been conducting dignified funerals from our funeral home on Narborough Road. Our funeral home is warm and welcoming, and easily accessible from Western Park, Rowley Field, Clarendon Park, Highfields and beyond.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01162548825 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.
We want you to know that we are here for you. It is our job to help make a difficult time a little easier for you. You can reach us by telephone 24 hours a day, whenever you need us.
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.
We are situated close to the Upperton Road/Narborough Road Junction.
There is free parking for up to one hour on side streets, and paid parking on Upperton Road at 20 pence for one hour.
Reviews for Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors in Leicester
We were very well assisted throughout the whole sad process by all of the staff at Swifts , from the very first meeting to the funeral itself. All elements were managed very professionally , but with a personal touch that meant we all felt very well looked after.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for your online review, i am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
Mrs Ann E.
February 11, 2022
Very friendly helpful staff who went the extra mile and showed great empathy.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for leaving a review online for Joseph Swift Funeral Directors. Your comments provide great encouragement to the team.
Mr David M.
August 6, 2021
Everyone was very helpful, understanding and professional. We were given the time we needed to make difficult decisions. On the day of the funeral everything came together as hoped and could not have gone any better.
Many thanks to you all.
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 is good to know that we managed to make the day run as smoothly as possible for you.
Mrs Shirley M.
May 26, 2021
Staff at Joseph Swift were so kind and caring when my dad passed away. Daily phone calls from Billy who made the arrangements for us. Nothing was too much trouble for her. She suggested someone to take the service for us at Gilroes too and John was also a great choice by her. Nicky, our funeral director was so respectful. Couldn’t fault the their service at all.
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.
Mr Roman M.
May 22, 2021
The staff were very helpful and gave me lots of support when I was trying to organise Mum's funeral.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on your online review. I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Mr Alvin M.
September 8, 2020
From start to finish, my mum and us as a family were very well looked after. It wasn't just about providing a funeral service for mum but the care and attention they had for my family was beyond what we expected.
Billy took care of everything and walked us through all that we needed to do. She was approachable and responsive at all times.
We are really happy with Joseph Swift and would gladly recommend their service!
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 Geoffrey H.
March 30, 2019
Well organised and thoughtful, service was excellent.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for posting your review online. 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 Tracey H.
November 4, 2018
Very sensitive and supportive staff & service, all went well on the day!
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Mr Robert F.
October 30, 2018
Overall the experience was a very good one. Billy was kind and caring. We had expected, however, that the service itself would be a little less religious - perhaps we did not make this clear to the celebrant.
Miss Michelle K.
September 28, 2018
Extremely professional service.Smart courteous caring staff.Our funeral planner B was helpful caring and knowledgeable.
The support given by Joseph Swift at the time you need it most is invaluable.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for your online review, i am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.