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Funeral directors in Shafton

Our local funeral directors in Shafton are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

01226 710528
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Serving the Shafton area

Our funeral directors in Shafton are Newsome's, on the corner of Weetshaw Close. However you choose to say goodbye, the same care goes into every part of it. You'll sit down with us when you feel ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and go through each decision in turn. Our team here is experienced and part of the village. Speak to our funeral home in Shafton and tell us what you'd like.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Shafton or an unattended funeral in Shafton, and help you choose memorials in Shafton when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in South Yorkshire.

Newsome's Funeral Directors, Shafton branch

Newsome's Funeral Directors, Shafton

We are situated on the corner of Weetshaw Close.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £4,069

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,795
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,274
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,069

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,745

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,745
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,745

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

01226 710528
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Shafton

Rated 5 / 5 based on 87 reviews.

Rated 5/5

From the very first moment we contacted you, you treated us with kindness, compassion, and genuine care. During a difficult time with no prior funeral plan in place, Newsomes were there every step of the way, offering unwavering guidance and support from our initial consultation through to the day of my Dad's burial.

The whole team ensured the funeral and burial service ran seamlessly and with the utmost professionalism. Every detail was handled with such care and respect, taking so much of the pressure off our family.

More than anything, you made us feel like family. Your warmth, compassion, and support will never be forgotten, and we will always be grateful for the beautiful and dignified farewell you gave my Dad.

Highly recommended – 5 stars by far. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. 🌟

jasmine Firth, 27 June 2026

Rated 5/5

Thank you to the entire team for your exceptional service and support during a difficult time. Your kindness and help meant a lot to our whole family.

Darren Barthorpe, 9 June 2026

Rated 5/5

Highly satisfied with dignity funerals looked after me and helped with all the request I wanted from start to finish and kept me informed at all times

Violet White, 19 May 2026

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