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

Here for the people of Pontefract, Newsome's Funeral Directors provides caring and thoughtful support when it matters most.
At Newsome's, formerly known as E V Fox & Sons, we know every detail matters. From handling the paperwork to advising on the small touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.
With clear pricing and options to suit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.
If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Pontefract and an unattended funeral in Pontefract. There are more of our funeral directors in West Yorkshire nearby.
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
We are located next to the zebra crossing on Barnsley Road, opposite the Sawmill Bar.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,069
Total price: £1,745
Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices

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

Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision

From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.
At our branch we can offer the following facilities
Wash and dress
Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.
Multi-faith chapel of rest
Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.
A choice of transport
We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.
A truly local service
As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.
Rated 4.85 / 5 based on 27 reviews.
From calling the team on a cold rainy Sunday morning to come care for Mum who died in my home, to the last call about her ashes being back at South Elmsall, from the team bringing her home for one last night before her funeral and supporting the men of my family carry her at her funeral , I can only describe every interaction as the most compassionate and caring and ultimately professional CARE of my mum and my family! Anita in particular, she cared for us when my dad died, she comforted me and guided me gently and compassionately now my mums died . This is the care you need during a devastating life event , these wonderful humans are who you need I’m forever grateful
Tracey Brown, 22 April 2026
I have dealt with Newsomes at South Elmsall for both my Father's and Mother's direct funeral. Communication was excellent and dignified, cannot fault the staff or service.
Karen Firth, 3 February 2026
Appalling service. What should have been an opportunity for closure was highly traumatising due to a failure in this funeral director service appropriately delivering arrangements that had been made. A total betrayal of trust.
Michelle Chafer, 9 May 2025
