Crematorium · Rotherham

Herringthorpe Crematorium

Herringthorpe Crematorium is a crematorium in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. It is the closest option for Rotherham, Rawmarsh, Swinton, Mexborough. The nearest other crematorium is Grenoside Crematorium, 8.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Rotherham, S65 3NN
Council area	Rotherham
County / area	South Yorkshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,149 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£700
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Listed by operator as Rotherham Crematorium (Ridgeway, East Herringthorpe, S65 3NN), Dignity/CMG; cremation prices effective 1 Apr 2026. Standard = 45-min peak slot Mon-Fri (same Sat); off-peak 45-min £800; Reduced = 30-min early/late slot; attended direct £675; twilight 60-min £1,149; Sunday £1,700. Live webcast £75.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Herringthorpe Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Herringthorpe Crematorium

Rotherham1.6 mi
Rawmarsh2.1 mi
Swinton3.7 mi
Mexborough4.3 mi
Conisbrough4.8 mi
Maltby4.9 mi
Wath upon Dearne5 mi
Dinnington6.4 mi
Hoyland6.9 mi
Wombwell7.1 mi
Sheffield7.3 mi
Killamarsh7.5 mi
Thurnscoe7.8 mi
Tickhill8.5 mi
Eckington8.7 mi
Doncaster9.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Herringthorpe Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly.

How much does a cremation at Herringthorpe Crematorium cost?

Herringthorpe Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,149, with a lower-cost option at £700 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.