A.J. Adkinson & Son, Wigston

31/07/2026

Due to the increased coverage in the media this week, we believe it is important to highlight the significant changes happening within the funeral profession and the standards that reputable funeral directors are expected to meet.

As NAFD members, we operate under a strict professional Code of Practice that extends significantly beyond the minimum legal requirements, to ensure the best possible care of deceased people.

Every person entrusted to our care is treated with the utmost dignity, respect and security at all times.

As a family business with almost 100 years of heritage, we strongly support the drive towards consistent professional standards throughout the funeral sector.

Bereaved families deserve the highest level of care, funeral directors should be able to demonstrate this through adherence to independently monitored professional standards. All of our funeral homes have received an unannounced inspection by the NAFD this year and exceeded the expected standards.

We believe that relationships are built on trust, openness and personal contact, and we operate an open-door policy at all our premises. Should you wish to learn more about our services, meet our team or view our facilities, you would be most welcome to visit us at any time.

17/07/2026

If you'd like to recognise the contribution of our staff by supporting their nomination at this year's Good Funeral Awards, you have until the 1st August to fill in the form below.

Jane (Ivy Norman)- Embalmer of the Year
Wayne Esmond- Yearly Achievement Award (25 years in the company)
Jamie Sillett- Funeral Director of the Year
Aylee Kiedis- Funeral Arranger of the Year

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp-RZ7nri2fwWSUyb3yVQQuo7BCk80OHOzg_i5ZrqYmy-PxA/viewform

https://www.agfdgoodfuneralawards.co.uk/

Nomination Statement Form

06/07/2026

🍦Scoop up a Sweet Local Treat🍦

Cosby yarn bomb starts this Wednesday and we are sponsoring a display this year 🎉. You can join in the fun by visiting our display and entering our summer prize draw.

Win a £25 Family Ice Cream Voucher from Attfield’s Farm Shop and celebrate Leicestershire’s fantastic family-run businesses.

To enter •Like this post •Tag a friend in the comments.

A winner will be chosen at the end of Cosby Yarn Bomb (29th July).
Good Luck 🧶

30/06/2026

Thinking about the future isn’t always easy, but planning ahead can give real peace of mind.

Our direct cremation funeral plans offer a simple, caring way to make your wishes known, helping to ease the burden on those you love. With dignity, respect, and thoughtful support every step of the way, you stay in control—ensuring your choices are clear, personal, and truly your own.

25/06/2026

Today we pulled off a surprise celebration for the silver work anniversary of our wonderful Fleet Manager, Wayne Esmond.

Wayne joined the business 25 years ago and alongside conducting funerals, ensuring our vehicles are pristine and ensuring everything runs to time each week, Wayne has pretty much worked in most roles within the organisation and his calm, kind demeanour has been appreciated by many families over the past 25 years.
Here’s to the next 25 years Wayne 🥂🍾

14/05/2026

We are proudly supporting South Leicester Memorial Park on June 27th where they will be hosting their summer fete in support of Loros Hospice from 11am-1pm.

We are collecting donations for our bottle tombola at our office. If you have a new, unopened bottles of any kind (wine, shower gel, cordial, Champagne!) that you'd like to donate please drop them into 5 Saffron Road. South Wigston. Leicester. LE18 4TF.

07/05/2026

01/05/2026

We are bombarded every day with adverts for so called low-cost direct cremations but in reality what does this mean?

At A.J.Adkinson and Son it is important that we offer a variety of funeral services to support an individual's choice and direct cremation is one of these options. Our costs for this service is usually cheaper than calling a company advertised on TV and we take care of you at our local funeral home using a local crematorium, offering you more choices and peace of mind for your direct cremation.

This image taken from https://handledwithcare.org.uk/your-options/ shows the comparison between a local, independent funeral director and an online direct cremation service.

If have any questions or you'd like more information call us on 0116 2712340

14/04/2026

We are looking for a funeral operative to join our fantastic team.

Please apply by calling our recruitment line on 07749 603408.

01/04/2026

OK- so no one actually gets to go to Paris but we can dream can't we!

With Spring in the air we have started a little step challenge to encourage everyone in our team to get out in the fresh air and get moving. We have split into the Green team and the Red team, there are 7 members in each team and they will compete to see which team can get to 800,000 steps first (the rough estimate of steps from Leicester to Paris).

Why not set your own mini challenge and see how far your steps might take you!