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
(194 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
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“Every step was planned and organised by your team which in turn put us at ease and we didn't have to worry about anything. From all our family thank you each and every one of you who took care of mum throughout.” — Emma P.

“I cannot praise Hammertons enough especially Philip for the kind, respectful and professional way they dealt with my Mum's funeral. Everything was perfect.” — Jane L.

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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
(39 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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. 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.” — 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

4.9 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

“I have sadly had to use a funeral director twice in the last few years, and used Dyson's on both occasions. They will do whatever they can to provide what you need — for example they sourced vintage hearses for me. I would not hesitate to recommend Dyson's.” — Hannah C.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    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
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
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    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

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell 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

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google