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Buckminster Funerals Ltd

Buckminster Funerals Ltd

4.8(39 reviews)See reviews ↓·Leicester

About the company

Buckminster Funerals Ltd is an independent family owned funeral directors serving Leicester and the surrounding area. The company is a member of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), whose members are required to abide by a strict code of practice. Arrangements can be made at clients' homes or in the company's offices. Services include direct cremation, coffins and caskets, natural burial, a vehicle fleet, horse drawn hearse, flowers, and memorials.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Families in Leicester who have turned to Buckminster Funerals Ltd, sometimes across several bereavements, describe a standard of care that does not waver between arrangements, with one household noting the same quality maintained over roughly a decade. Laura is the name that comes up most, credited with organising services exactly as relatives wished, including a Hindu funeral where she and Simon honoured traditions so the family could simply sit back while everything was set up. Several buyers describe the patience shown from the first conversation onwards, and Paul is remembered for a manner that felt genuinely caring.

Fair pricing is another point that comes up often, one family reporting a considerable saving compared with another provider for equivalent arrangements, while value for money was important given the stress of a sudden death. Reviewers mention funerals running smoothly, flowers that looked stunning, and small details handled as asked. Diana is thanked for going the extra mile, and the celebrant Richard Jones also drew praise. The team is described as respectful, compassionate and never making anyone feel a request was too much trouble.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Jan Smith22 June 2026

Review for buckminster,we decided to use Simons company to cremate our dear brother Peter. Who we would definitely recommend to everyone. Shout out to Laura who was very good at her job. We also used a very professional Celebrant who we would also recommend the name is Richard Jones. At the end of the day this is proof that you don't have to go big and spend lots of cash on other company's to get good service, professional staff and of course total respect.Thanks ever so much!! To ALL the crew! at Buckminster Funerals.

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Carol Smoczynski16 April 2026

We can’t thank Buckminster Funeral enough for the care and compassion they showed during such a difficult time. From the very first conversation, their team was incredibly attentive, genuinely listening and guiding us through every step with patience and understanding. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble—they went above and beyond to make sure everything was handled exactly as we wanted, no matter how small the detail. Their kindness, respect, and professionalism gave us real comfort and peace of mind when we needed it most. It’s rare to come across such a dedicated and thoughtful team. I would wholeheartedly recommend Buckminster Funeral to anyone looking for truly exceptional care and support.

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Ana Fares21 February 2026

Laura helped me organise a stress free Hindu funeral for my dad at the beginning of February. Simon was a respectful person who entered the home saying jai shree Krishna to everyone and knew the Hindu traditions and so did Laura. I am forever grateful to Buckminster funerals for everything they did for us. The flowers were stunning too. All we did was sit back and they set it up as per our wishes: Thank you Buckminster for treating us all with dignity and ease. My dad would be so proud.

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Domenica Agar22 January 2026

Buckminster Funerals were amazing . They have heart and empathy. All the staff there gave us so much care and consideration. The funeral was everything we had hoped for . Laura was amazing and organised everything exactly how we wanted it to be . Highly recommend

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Alicia Parker22 January 2026

Buckminster Funerals were FANTASTIC. The showed such empathy when dealing with the death of my grandfather. Very friendly, personal but very professional. Would highly reccomend for anyone looking for a local funeral service. Explained all options and processes and ended up being everything we’d wanted and more. We’re extremely grateful and will be passing on their details to everyone looking for a reliable funeral directors in the future.

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Lynne Smith5 June 2025

A very BIG Thank You to Lisa and all the team at Buckminster Funeral services who handled my Brother Paul’s Funeral in April this year. From the 1st meeting with Lisa I just knew these were the people to handle Paul’s final journey, Lisa listened, she wasn’t pushy like some of the other Funeral services I had visited and spoken with, she was so very helpful, compassionate & understanding. From choosing the order of service to the flowers atop of the coffin Lisa was there to advise and help me. The printers & the florist they use are true professionals. Thank you. Our driver on the day of the funeral explained exactly how things would progress as we arrived at Gilrose Cemetery they were all so very respectful and professional, Thank you. Julie, was the celebrant on the day she was wonderful, she came to my home we talked about Paul’s life what she took away in her notes that day and how she delivered this at his funeral was just lovely and so very true of his life, Thank you. I absolutely recommend when you do need to use a Funeral service look no further than Buckminster, they truly are a lovely, local independent professional company to deal with, not pushy or overbearing, just ordinary people who are extremely good at what they do.

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Sandy Moore17 April 2025

It was my husband celebration of life yesterday We had it at Loughborough Crem..but was all.organised by Buckminster Funeral.. We had a Celbrate Richard Jones who was absolutely wonderful...do kind and caring and softly spoken...how he read our chosen words it was like he'd known my hubby all is life Nothing was too much trouble for Buckminster or Richard.. Lisa gives good cuddles and is a shoulder to cry on should you need it So 11/10 for the nicest loviest celebration/ blessings I've ever been to

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1Paul Pender & Son Ltd★ 4,9120No
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Contact
+441162623087www.buckminsterfunerals.co.uk15 Buckminster Rd, Leicester LE3 9AT
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
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