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

Doncaster District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Doncaster 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 Doncaster District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Bramleys Funeral Service logo

1. Bramleys Funeral Service

1.0 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nina looked after me all the way through the process of my husband's funeral. She was very thoughtful, knowledgeable and sympathetic of my situation.” — Erica C.

“The staff at Bramleys went above and beyond in arranging my late husband Derek's funeral. Derek's funeral day really celebrated his life as he lived it — with joy, fun and love. Everyone was brilliant from Nina and Mandy in the office to Andrew the funeral director.” — Kay W.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

1.9 miles away

4.5
(42 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From walking through the door we were greeted and treated with extreme kindness, thoughtfulness, respect and compassion. The officiant did an amazing job of telling the life story of my mother, she would have been proud, as were we.” — Shaun C.

“Special mention about Graeme Bolland who was so helpful and caring. He is a credit to the profession. Your compassion, kindness, and reassurance meant so much to us during a difficult time. We couldn't have asked for better service.” — Patrick B.

3. Carpenter Funeral Services

2.4 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Still to this day he is helping us with a plot for her. You obviously recognise that this is such a difficult time for the people you help and your compassion is felt wholeheartedly.” — Jacqueline F.

“Robin put me at my ease and I felt that nothing was too much trouble for the staff at Carpenter's. Their attention to detail was reassuring, and no query or request was too small or insignificant to receive their full attention.” — Kath M.

J Steadman and Sons logo

4. J Steadman and Sons

2.5 miles away

4.9
(108 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I cannot thank her enough for the compassionate and excellent customer service she provided to my Mum and myself. She is a credit to the company.” — sherron S.

“Their professionalism, kindness, compassion and guidance were a great comfort to us all on giving my Dad the best send off. For making a very painful experience a little easier to bear.” — Teresa S.

5. Hicklings Funeral Service Ltd

3.0 miles away

4.3
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Such a lovely service from the first meeting to the very end. We are all so extremely grateful. You are a credit to your industry.” — Sharon T.

“At a time of distress, the arrangements were handled with great understanding and professionalism. A local family business with very high standards.” — Steve B.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

6. Co-op Funeralcare

3.1 miles away

4.9
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Tom and his team did dad proud. Felt they had our back through what is a hard time. No words to thank them enough.” — Roger M.

“Everyone was courteous, helpful, respectful, friendly and guided us through a very difficult time. Many thanks to Aaron, Nathan, Tania, Anne-Marie and everyone else. We would also like to thank Beka Staples for such a lovely service.” — Lynn W.

7. Co-op Funeralcare

3.9 miles away

4.4
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional service much better than independent funeral directors my family has always used, all staff dressed immaculate & cars immaculate.” — kathleen

“Shelly and Laura from the Carcroft branch were supportive and caring with all the extra things, like selecting and uploading pictures, ensuring deadlines were met in a thoughtful and caring way.” — Karen L.

8. Carpenter Funeral Services

4.9 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They have been amazing looking after my uncle Gary.” — Ryan P.

“A huge thank you to Carpenter's Funeral, you did us proud. You all made our day very special from beginning to end.” — Pamela A.

9. Carpenter Funeral Services

5.0 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Co-op Funeralcare logo

10. Co-op Funeralcare

5.1 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The ladies in the Rossington Doncaster office are all very professional, compassionate and nothing too much to help and support you at such a sad time.” — Sharon R.

“The sensitivity and compassion of Hannah, Natalie and Claire at Rossington was superb. From the initial contact and regular updates, through to the service on the day, everything was handled in a thoroughly professional way.” — Steve W.

11. Charles Carpenter Funeral Services

5.1 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

12. B A Wright and Sons

6.2 miles away

4.4
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Extremely helpful when dealing with my wife's funeral. This wasn't a problem and the funeral directors explained everything clearly what had to be done. Would definitely recommend them.” — Mel W.

“BA Wright & Sons handle our mums Funeral with care and Professionalism, they made an extremely hard time that little easier taking care of all the details.” — Becky R.

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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
    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

    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