Chris Meynell & Family Funeral Directors

02/11/2025

16/01/2025

📣 Did you know that we offer direct cremations?

Direct cremations are growing in popularity and have been increasingly talked about it the press over recent months. There are some advantages to direct cremations such as a lower cost and ‘no fuss’ if that’s what your loved one would have wanted. The funeral industry is changing and how you choose to say farewell to your loved one is such a personal choice.
We would strongly urge you to do your research before choosing any company to deliver such an important service.

So why choose us?

✅ Qualified staff who live and work in your local community.

✅ Your loved one is transferred into our care at the earliest opportunity and remains with us until the cremation takes place.

✅ Our non-attended cremations are carried out locally within days of the paperwork being complete.

✅ You have the option of your loved one being dressed in their own clothing and for you to visit them in our chapel of rest or change to a full traditional funeral if you so wish.

✅Most importantly, we are a funeral directors. Some of the big companies advertising nationally are not funeral directors. Please do your research.

✅ A direct cremation service from us is £1495 with NO hidden costs.

✅ You and your family will get a personalised service delivered with the same empathy and understanding that any of our other funerals would do.

If you are considering a non-attended or direct cremation then please consider using a local independent company.

Chris, Matthew and the team are always happy to have an informal chat with no obligation to use our service.

https://www.meynellfunerals.co.uk

Thank you 🙏🏼

Looking to make sure your loved one gets an appropriate send off? For delicate professional funeral services, call 01162 607 954.

05/12/2024

Pop along and see Chris and the team at our high street office for some festive cheer 🎄🤶🏻🎅🏼

Everyone is welcome to attend our Mince Pie Day at our Community Hub, 1118a Melton Road, Syston LE7 2HA on Tuesday 17th December.

We will have Mince Pies and Christmasy Refreshments for everyone. And you will be welcome to place a star on our Christmas Tree in memory of loved ones.

21/09/2024

Love this 🥰
Very pleased to be working with Christopher Doggett & the team The Natural Burial Company. Pop along and see us in the newly opened office from 1st October

We are proud to announce that we will shortly be sharing a new office with our friends at Chris Meynell Funeral Service. The office at 1118a Melton Road, Syston, will open on Tuesday 1st October.

Whilst both companies remain independent we realise that by sharing facilities together we can provide exceptional care, support and service to all. Our new Community Hub will be a welcoming place for everyone to visit, and the kettle will always be on.

Cara McGuinness will be looking after the office, supported by Nina Brown and other colleagues from Chris Meynell Funeral Service and The Natural Burial Company. We are all looking forward to further helping and supporting the community.

30/08/2024

Go well lads 🖤💛❤️💪🏼

21/08/2024

📣 MEET THE TEAM 📣

Matthew (Chris’ son) officially joined the business full time 3 years ago but has been supporting the business since we started behind the scenes over 15 years ago. An accountant by trade Matthew has been used to completing all things administrative and financial but since joining the business full time has embraced lots of new skills and will happily work across most aspects of the business.
You’ll generally find him going with the flow and ensuring ‘Dad’ has done what he needs to, ensuring all operational elements come together.
He has certainly inherited his Dads compassion and we are so grateful he’s now with us full time. Outside of work you will find Matthew coaching rugby, playing rugby and juggling busy family life.
Thanks for all you do Matthew 🥰👏🏻 x

20/08/2024

Come on down for a great day. We will be there supporting the day as sponsors and as parents 🖤💛❤️

It's back for 2024!

Teams will compete for the Eric Flowers Memorial Trophy once again on bank holiday Sunday in our annual LOROS 6ers Day 🏏

The first fixture will start at 10am with BUCC & guest sides in fancy dress including sides from the returning Bingley Congs Cricket Club & Syston RFC 💪

The bar will be open from 11am with food available throughout the day, music and guest MC's on the mic! 🍻

This day is always one of the best on the social calendar and we invite you all to join us. As with previous years, we will also be raising money for our chosen charity LOROS Hospice which is close to the clubs heart 🖤❤️💛

Keep your eyes peeled for the team reveals and the release of fixtures and we look forward to an enjoyable day 👀

13/08/2024

📣 MEET THE TEAM 📣
Our top man and all round superstar Chris!
Chris has over 20 years experience in the funeral business. Working for the incredible Edward Gamble before setting up his own independent family owned and ran business 15 years ago.
Chris is a qualified embalmer and member of the BIE. Chris arranges and conducts most of our funerals.
For those of you who know Chris you will understand that he is incredibly professional, compassionate and hard working.
Thank you for all your hard work Chris ♥️

19/07/2024

Go well boys 🏏

04/07/2024

Can’t wait for next years 175 year celebrations at Barkby United Cricket Club honoured to support grass roots and local clubs!

29/06/2024

Go well Barkby United Cricket Club 💪🏼🏏