MBIE
(Member of the British Institute of Embalmers, 1984)
DipFD
(Diploma in Funeral Directing, 1988)
DipFD
(Licensed Member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors, 1988-2018)
MICPEM
(Member of the Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management, 2009)
Richard Ward
I am proud to be a Funeral Director serving families throughout the county of Leicestershire. My career in Funeral Service began as a 17 year old in 1982. I embarked on a comprehensive training programme at a prestigious city centre Funeral Directors, becoming a fully qualified Funeral Director and Embalmer.
Prior to opening my own Funeral Service business, here in Enderby, I held several senior management positions within large corporate Funeral companies. This experience helped to build my ethos of the bereaved being best served by independent family owned Funeral Directors working within and for their communities.
In addition to my career in Funeral Service, I am also heavily involved in Disaster Management since 1988, assisting in the aftermath of many major natural and aviation disasters.
Born in Leicester and educated in Wigston. I have lived in South West Leicestershire for many years and currently live in Countesthorpe. I have two children, Megan and Jack and my Partner Sharon helps out in the business also.
My other interests are mainly sporting, I still enjoy playing Rugby for Vipers and the Light Blues Rugby Football Club, keeping fit, biking and in the gym.
Diane and the late Rod Ward
Richard’s parents, Diane and Rod Ward worked for the Leicestershire Health Authority for the majority of their careers prior to retirement.
Following his retirement, Rod worked alongside his Son in the Funeral Home until his sudden death in May 2012. His wise counsel and easy manner earned him a great deal of respect from everyone who made his acquaintance. Rod is dreadfully missed.
Diane has studied for and holds a BA degree in Humanities. She spent a great deal of time volunteering at a local hospice and within cancer care charities where her skills at delivering complementary therapies to patients and their families are greatly appreciated.
She now helps out with the same charities assisting in various fundraising activities