After a Death in Barnsley District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Barnsley District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Barnsley District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Barnsley District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

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1. Newsome's Funeral Directors

1.5 miles away

5
(31 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We have used Hydes for the past two funerals in a month — my dad and my youngest brother just 3 weeks after. I can honestly say they are amazing and helped us through a very traumatic time.” — Valerie S.

“Kirstine made us feel at ease and answered any questions we had. We were unaware of what the process was but they were compassionate, thoughtful and on the ball from day one.” — Matt H.

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2. Co-op Funeralcare

1.9 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Co-op Funeralcare on Huddersfield Road, Barnsley offers compassionate burial and cremation services for local families.

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3. Hammerton's Funeral Directors

3.0 miles away

5
(189 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
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“The respect, care and dignity of the entire team are not just exemplary — they are sincere. I would not hesitate to use Hammertons Barnsley again or to recommend them.” — Neil K.

“They care for you and your loved ones like they are family. I personally wouldn't use anyone else — your loved ones are in very good hands.” — Claire W.

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4. White Rose Funeral Service

3.4 miles away

5
(31 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2300 Cremation from £1199

“For a stranger to come into your home after the loss of a loved one, she was so friendly, loving and sympathetic. The team were exemplary and professional with a loving human touch from start to finish.” — Wendi M.

“Sadly I lost both my parents within 9 months of each other, but with the help, care and support of Jane an emotional and difficult time in my life was made much easier to bear. Jane is amazing, and will always have a very special place in my heart.” — Carol B.

5. Newsome's Funeral Directors

3.6 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional staff.” — j's T.

“Professional - fully recommend Natalie and staff.” — Mr J.

6. H Cook and Son

3.6 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They are not a corporate business and very much have the personal touch. Experienced, compassionate, caring and all that goes with it — a lovely family looking after families at their worst time.” — Alex L.

“They really take care of the family as well as the deceased. They are professional and very caring. They give you the very best service for the price you pay which is well worth it.” — William B.

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7. Co-op Funeralcare

4.1 miles away

4.3
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I still pop in to see Sarah and Ron for a chat — I can't praise them enough for guiding me through such a traumatic experience.” — Gary M.

“From the very first moment we contacted Co-op funeralcare at Hoyland we were treated with sensitivity, care and understanding, making a very difficult situation navigatable.” — Helene M.

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8. Eric Eyre Independent Funeral Service

4.6 miles away

5
(30 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From first contact, through to the end of the wake back at the funeral director's, we were completely blown away by the professionalism demonstrated.” — William H.

“Their warmth shown to mum's friends and family while serving the refreshments was exceptional. They just felt part of us and we can't thank them enough.” — Lesley I.

9. Newsome's Funeral Directors

4.7 miles away

4.8
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Always checking in with you to make sure you are ok and that everything is just how you want it. Thank you so much for making my parents service perfect.” — Tracey G.

“A huge thank you to Becky and Diane for all their kind support in making arrangements for my Mum's funeral and easing a very difficult time. Also to Liz and her team for bringing such professionalism and dignity to the day.” — Andrea

10. T W Birks and Son

4.7 miles away

5
(36 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“After losing my husband I was in a bit of a mess and kept losing various bits of paperwork and the office staff were always willing to print or email me a new copy. Martin and the celebrant Alex were very good at checking in with me as to how I was doing and if there was anything else they could do to help me.” — karen s.

“The empathy they have shown has been outstanding, even down to the littlest detail that we have thought of afterwards, nothing has been a problem. We cannot thank them enough for what they have done and how they have dealt with our family during this difficult time.” — Stuart B.

11. Co-op Funeralcare

4.8 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Guided me through the funeral process with kindness and understanding, helping me stay calm during an emotional time for me and my family.” — Lloyd F.

“They made what is naturally a very difficult time easier, keeping me fully informed and providing a compassionate, professional service.” — Julie H.

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12. Dyson Funeral Service Ltd

4.9 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Compassionate service, they've taken care of a few members of my family and always done a great job. When you lose someone this is the best place for them.” — Jo

“The whole team at Dysons made a very difficult time a little easier. Tracey was considerate and professional and the team at the Penistone branch were also kind and considerate.” — phil t.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google