Unattended funerals in South Yorkshire

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral directors in South Yorkshire take care of everything and return the ashes to you.

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J Steadman & Sons Funeral Directors in Doncaster

J Steadman & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 3 Balby Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0RB
  • 01302 344444
Bramleys Funeral Directors in Bentley, Doncaster

Bramleys Funeral Directors

  • 78 Askern Road, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0EW
  • 01302 874197
C & A Reed Funeral Directors

C & A Reed Funeral Directors

  • Oriel House, 173 Duke Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 5QN
  • 0114 272 5323
Armitage Funeral Directors in 3A Field Road, Thorne

Armitage Funeral Directors

  • The Chilterns, 3A Field Road, Thorne, DN8 4AG
  • 01405 812202
T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors in Deepcar, Sheffield

T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors

  • 100 Manchester Road, Deepcar, Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 2RE
  • 0114 288 5555
Newsome's Funeral Directors branch on Brampton Road, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham.

Newsome's Funeral Directors

  • 5-7 Brampton Rd, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6AN
  • 01709 873101
Newsome's Funeral Directors branch on Doncaster Road, Mexborough.

Newsome's Funeral Directors

  • The Funeral Home, Doncaster Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0JD
  • 01709 571515
Newsome's Funeral Directors branch on Summer Lane, Barnsley.

Newsome's Funeral Directors

  • Summer Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2NW
  • 01226 282304
Newsome's Funeral Directors branch on Weetshaw Close, Shafton, Barnsley.

Newsome's Funeral Directors

  • Weetshaw Close, Shafton, South Yorkshire, S72 8PZ
  • 01226 710528
Newsome's Funeral Directors branch on Barnsley Road, Wombwell, Barnsley.

Newsome's Funeral Directors

  • 54 Barnsley Rd, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8DJ
  • 01226 753208

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Coffins and caskets

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

Talk to someone in South Yorkshire

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included, whichever of our South Yorkshire funeral directors arranges it.

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Helpful organisations

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Grief after bereavement

Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.

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Help with funeral costs

If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.

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Report the death

There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.

Advice and guidance

Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.

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Talk to your local branch to get a quote

Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.