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.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01162786291 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 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.
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.
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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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.
December 26, 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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I am happy that we provided a professional service to you. Thank you for entrusting us with the care of another loved one.
Mrs Jayne J.
August 24, 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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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.
Mrs Valerie W.
August 12, 2022
Very professional and caring service. Everyone was lovely, and made what was a difficult day easier.
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Thank you for this recommendation. The team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference to your family.
Mrs Rose J.
June 9, 2022
From my first contact with Mildred’s I felt supported totally. Fortunately my mum had taken out a funeral plan which helped enormously with the arrangements. Hannah was excellent at her job. The atmosphere at the funeral home was perfect. Calm, clean and comfortable at a time when everything is stressful. I felt I hadn’t given lots of information about anything as my mind was in turmoil, but everything came together seamlessly with exactly what we wanted.
I am now considering doing a funeral plan myself as I very much appreciated that my mum spared us the anguish at a horrible time of deciding what she would want. I don’t want my own sons to have to organise everything for me.
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. I am happy that the pre-paid funeral plan made it easier to arrange the service for your Mother. It is always good to hear that individual members of our team have provided a service to you to the best of their ability.
Mrs Jacqueline M.
May 3, 2022
The lady that helped organise Dads funeral was caring,helpful and understanding, allowing us to discuss what we wanted and what Mildreds could provide. She also opened up out of hours on her week off so my family could see Dad.The lady on the day was also very supportive as were her'team'. We used Mildreds for my Mums funeral 14 years ago and my Mum used them for her Mum 43 years ago. Would definitely recommend them
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I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family. 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 David G.
April 28, 2022
Thank you for the care you took with the arrangements for my mother's funeral. Everyone was so helpful. The two people I had most dealings with were Hannah and Maggie, both of whom I can not speak highly enough of. They made a difficult time so much easier. Thank you once again.
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We are grateful of you using our services to provide something special for your loved one. 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. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your Mother.
Mr Matthew R.
April 11, 2022
FL Mildred & Sons provided an excellent service for our mother's funeral.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your Mother. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience online with us. It helps other families in their time of need, your feedback is valued.
Miss Lorraine J.
March 17, 2022
Excellent support and service throughout from Claudia, Maggie and the team at a most difficult and traumatic time. Very caring and professional people. Likewise the support from 'external providers' who they work with namely the minister ( John) and equine staff ( Mum had 2 beautiful calm white horses Hugo and Felix and coach to take her to her final resting place) were 'first class'. When you are in grief and a 'dark place' as I was, they are the people to contact.
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Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your Mother and it's always good to hear that individual members of our team have provided a service to you to the best of their ability. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and caring.
Mrs Barbara H.
March 2, 2022
I would just like to say how wonderful everyone was that helped me organise my husband's funeral, to Claudia, and Julie the Celebrant. It shall never forget how caring and considerate these two people were in coordinating all the information for the funeral. The flowers were lovely, the service cards and how the funeral was conducted from leaving my home and everything at the crematorium and making sure we had the donation box, the flowers and his cap and the remainder of the service cards. It was a beautiful celebration of John's life which I will always remember thank you.
Kind Regards
Barbara Harper
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience online with us. It helps other 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 David W.
February 12, 2022
The lady we first met ( Hannah) was very sympathetic and helpful catering for our requirements in arranging the funeral She was very thorough in the finest details. She rang us several times yo clarify various points. On the day the funeral events took place as planned
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Thank you for leaving a review online for F L Mildred & Sons Funeral Directors highlighting a member of our team that has provided an outstanding service to you.
Mrs Susan A.
July 27, 2021
Exceptional service for both my Mum and Dad's funerals over the past few months - always friendly, helpful and professional, whether dealing with issues around paperwork, planning the funeral, on the day itself and in the follow-up. Huge thanks to everyone at Mildred's.
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It is comforting to know that the team were there to support you through this time and relieve some of the pressure through guidance and support.
Ms Antoinette R.
June 3, 2021
Everything went absolutely swimmingly. The funeral director was absolutely fantastic and made Mums send off the best. Would definitely recommend them.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
I am pleased that we were able to look after you and your family at this difficult time. Thank you for your review.
Mrs Judith F.
March 29, 2021
At a very difficult time, more so because of the restrictions imposed due to Covid, I found all the staff that I dealt with, especially my designated contact at F.L.Mildred & Sons to be extremely helpful, caring and sympathetic. Nothing was too much trouble and the advice I received was invaluable, as this isn't something anyone does on a regular basis. All the procedures and processes were fully explained, as were the choices available for type of funeral, choice of casket, orders of service and flowers. I requested that my chosen floral arrangement was made in an alternative colourway-and again no problem. In fact at the actual service, everyone, without exception commented on this, being the exact colours they associated with my late cousin. Another nice touch was the keepsake box containing the orders of service and the lovely keepsake frame holding the photograph I provided.Thank you to everyone at FL Mildred & Sons who helped to arrange and carry out my dear cousins last journey.To anyone looking for a Funeral Director in the Leicester area, I thoroughly recommend FL Mildred &Sons.
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. Your family continues to be in our thoughts and we are honoured to have been able to give you the service you needed.
Mrs Zoe N.
March 13, 2021
Excellent care throughout from start to finish, and always there if needed with help and advice. I never felt as if I were alone in this journey.
Many thanks.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care. It is comforting to know that the staff were there to support you through this time and relieve some of the pressure through guidance and support.
Mr Lee H.
February 15, 2021
I found the whole process was handled with calm and professionalism, everything was explained in detail re the choices that were available. The service went off smoothly and much better than I thought it would. I was particularly impressed with the celebrant, who wove the jumbled information presented to her into a sympathetic telling of my mothers life history.
All very much appreciated.
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. 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 Sharon R.
February 3, 2021
My dad sadly died during difficult times with covid restrictions.A plan was in place with dignity,without which it would have been a struggle to arrange a funeral service and burial.Everyone involved was very thoughtful from the first call to dignity,contact with mildreds and aftercare.Amazing people.
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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.
Mrs Dianne O.
October 23, 2020
We where looked after really well by Kimberley, she was caring, efficient and had a very nice manner. Nothing was to much trouble at a difficult time for us all.
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 Ann M.
November 20, 2019
Everyone I dealt with at F.L. Mildreds (Dignity Funerals) was very helpful, respectful and made a very difficult time easier to cope with. I always felt there was support anytime if I needed to ask anything and on the funeral day they made it easier to get through with their help and support. Thank you.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
Mr Simon C.
September 22, 2019
The service provided by FL Mildred prior to the funeral and on the day was excellent.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved.
Response from Ginns & Gutteridge
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.