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South Leicestershire Crematorium

South Leicestershire Crematorium

4.6(30 reviews)See reviews ↓·Leicester

About the company

South Leicester Memorial Park is the trading name of Horizon Ceremonies Limited. The crematorium is located on Foston Road at the northern end of Countesthorpe. The chapel seats 100 people and can accommodate up to 200 with foyer space. The site can accommodate services of over 400 people by piping the service outside under the porte-cochere. The chapel may be used for cremation, burial or memorial services. Parking for 89 vehicles is available with overflow capacity for around an additional 40 places.

The chapel has a hearing loop, an Obitus media system, an organ, a public address system, two plasma televisions, and web cam facilities. Service times are available at 1 hour intervals and can be extended upon request. Services can also be booked on Saturday before noon. The Garden of Remembrance offers memorialisation made exclusively from British stone. The crematorium has been designed to blend in with the existing Countesthorpe cemetery next door. The main services include cremation, burial, and memorial services.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

A dignified approach to unattended cremation, church services and interment all feature among the experiences shared about this Leicester crematorium, which sits within landscaped grounds that several reviewers describe as attractive throughout the seasons, with flowers, a water feature and outdoor seating. Care and compassion recur as a consistent theme, with staff portrayed as supportive, warm and patient towards family and friends, and as keeping families informed about proceedings. Neil is named for conducting a service with a modern personal touch.

The buildings are repeatedly called modern and sophisticated rather than resembling a traditional Gothic crematorium, and the surroundings are felt to make an emotional day somewhat easier. Reviewers also mention that wishes for how a service should be conducted were followed precisely, and that the gardens are maturing well over time. A peaceful, tranquil atmosphere comes up in the feedback, alongside the high standard of upkeep across the site, which contributes to the sense of a fitting place to say goodbye to a loved one.

South Leicestershire Crematorium — Customer photo
South Leicestershire Crematorium — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Amy Perkins31 October 2025

Having worked as a celebrant for five years and visiting this crematorium often, the staff go above and beyond to ensure the best experiences for families at a difficult time. This was exemplified yesterday when the chapel attendants took it upon themselves to source a football club emblem at short notice to have on display in the chapel. Very meaningful for the family. Thank you

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Wendy9 May 2025

Sadly had to say goodbye to my mum this year - the place is amazing ,very peaceful and tranquil setting, perfect way to say goodbye to my mum, thank you x

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Scott McCarthy6 January 2025

Today was my first funeral at this crematorium. The staff were very friendly and couldn't have been more helpful. Many thanks guys!

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Carol Watson25 June 2024

This is a beautifully maintained memorial garden and grounds which looks beautiful all year round. Very caring in their approach to the loss of a loved one and excellent at keeping you informed of what is happening. I used for both parents and very dignified approach to the unattended cremation. I later chose a church service and interment. I recently attended a funeral service for a dear friend and found the service had a modern personal touch including PowerPoint projection of a photo. The service was sensitive and dignified with many personal touches. However on the day of the service there were services held every hour which is fine for some but for me it felt like a production line and lacked sensitivity when being gently ushered along ready for the next service arrival. Also i found it difficult to distinguish the "in" for the service which is under the awning to the "out" where people have exited from the previous service. I can imagine maybe people standing in the wrong place if they don't know faces as they pay their last respects.

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Ice Bab27 March 2024

The most beautiful place full of flowers water fountain seats outside I had my beautiful mum's funeral here on the 26 th march 2024 , the sun was beaming , and this place is beautiful , thank you to Neilwho did such a wonderful service , I would highly recommend this place to anyone , nothing was to much trouble for anyone and a huge thank you to Blaby coop funeral you have been amazing god bless you all I would give countesthorpe creatuim more than 5 stars GOD BLESS YOU MUM FLY HIGH XXXXXXX

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Paul McCullock10 October 2023

Very nice environment at a trying time

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Paul McCullock10 October 2023

Very nice environment at a trying time

Cremation services in Leicester compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 3 businesses in this category in Leicester are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Great Glen Crematorium and Natural Burial Ground★ 4,832No
2South Leicestershire Crematorium (this page)★ 4,630Yes
3Gilroes Cemetery and Crematorium★ 4,239No
Contact
+441162581870www.southleicestermemorial.co.ukFoston Rd, Countesthorpe, Leicester LE8 5QP
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday10:00–16:00
Sunday10:00–16:00