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Funeral directors in Sheffield

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 16 funeral directors based in Sheffield, and 32 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, 2.8 miles away. Deaths in Sheffield are registered with Sheffield register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Sheffield

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

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Crematoria near Sheffield

Cemeteries in and near Sheffield

Natural & woodland burial near Sheffield

Faith & cultural funerals in Sheffield

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

Places of worship near Sheffield — 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 (2 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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When someone dies in Sheffield: 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 Sheffield register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Sheffield 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 Sheffield

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 Sheffield?
We list 16 funeral directors based in Sheffield, 18 funeral directors within 5 miles and 32 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Sheffield?
The nearest crematorium to Sheffield is Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, about 2.8 miles from the city centre. Grenoside Crematorium (4.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Sheffield?
Contact Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Sheffield is £1,971 (funeral director’s charges only) at J.F. Knight Independent Family Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,175 at Hutcliffe Wood 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 Sheffield are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Sheffield?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Sheffield, buddhist funerals in Sheffield, catholic funerals in Sheffield, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Sheffield?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Sheffield 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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