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Funeral directors in Barnsley

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Barnsley (Bwrdeistref Fetropolitan Barnsley), South Yorkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in Barnsley, and 45 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Ardsley Crematorium, 2.5 miles away. Deaths in Barnsley are registered with Barnsley register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Barnsley

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Barnsley

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Newsome's Funeral Directors0.2 miles£2,695£1,545
Wombwell Funeral Services4.2 miles£2,690£2,045
Newsome's Funeral Directors5.9 miles£2,695£1,545
Normington & Sons Funeral Directors6.2 miles£1,930£1,549
Infinity Funeral Arrangements8.2 miles—£1,595

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Crematoria near Barnsley

Cemeteries in and near Barnsley

Natural & woodland burial near Barnsley

Faith & cultural funerals in Barnsley

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Barnsley — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (7 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Barnsley: find a church in Barnsley for a funeral service · prayer times in Barnsley for janazah

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Barnsley: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Barnsley register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Barnsley Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Barnsley

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Barnsley?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Barnsley, 9 funeral directors within 5 miles and 45 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Barnsley?
The nearest crematorium to Barnsley is Ardsley Crematorium, about 2.5 miles from the town centre. Kettlethorpe Crematorium (6.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Barnsley?
Contact Barnsley register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Barnsley?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Barnsley is £1,930 (funeral director’s charges only) at Normington & Sons Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,127 at Ardsley Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Barnsley are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Barnsley?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Barnsley, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Barnsley?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Barnsley offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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