When someone dies, the executor or the nearest surviving relative of the person will need to fill in statutory paperwork. They'll also need to arrange the funeral. Please read about what to do when someone dies for further details.
You must be a close relative of the person who has died to register a death. You can find out more about registering a death and the documents you'll need here. We use a scheme called ‘Tell us Once’ to inform other council and government services that a person has died. This helps so you don’t have to contact them all yourself. The registrar will explain how Tell us Once works when you register a death.
Appointing a funeral director
If you're arranging the funeral, you may wish to appoint a funeral director. You can find a list of local funeral directors below. Your funeral director can deal with collecting the deceased. They'll also get the necessary medical certificates for you to register the death.
They'll also make all the arrangements for the funeral, burial or cremation, and any religious service, that you choose.
The choice of funeral director is important. It's a good idea to use a service that's been recommended to you.
You can compare the prices charged by local funeral directors. Find out more about your options for arranging a funeral on the Funeral Choice or Beyond websites.
Your funeral director should be a member of one of the following:
Please ask us if you want a list of the funeral directors operating in Barnsley.
You don't have to appoint a funeral director. If you're the executor or the nearest surviving relative, you can arrange a cremation or a burial yourself. We can advise you how to do this.
You can also buy memorials and urns directly from us, even if you've appointed a funeral director to make your arrangements. We have an excellent range of items, and buying directly from us can save you money. Please see details about memorials at the crematorium, memorials at the cemetery. You can also look at our price list for burials, cremations and memorials.
List of local funeral directors
Funeral director | Address | Contact number |
A Hadfield Ltd | 249 Burton Road, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2QE | (01226) 733444 |
A N Abraham Funeral Directors | 10b Exchange Street, South Elmsall, Nr Pontefract, WF9 2RD | (01977) 641315 |
B and C Funerals | Suffolk Road, Sheffield, S2 4BX | (0114) 2760211 |
B M and C Howard | 92 – 92A Wakefield Road, Barnsley, S71 1NN | (01226) 249911 |
Bartholemews | Broom Valley Road, Rotherham, S60 2QH | (01709) 363706 |
Bartholemews | Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham, S65 3AB | (01709) 363460 |
C Beaumont and Sons | 5-7 Brampton Road, West Melton, Rotherham, S63 6AN | (01709) 873101 |
C T Butterfield and Sons | 1 Wood Street, Swinton, Rotherham, S64 8BA | (01709) 582158 |
Co-op Funeral Care (Barnsley) | 50 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, S75 1DR | (01226) 282573 |
Co-op Funeral Care (Cudworth) | 214-216 Barnsley Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8UH | (01226) 716342 |
Co-op Funeral Care (Doncaster) | 89/90 Spring Gardens, Doncaster, DN1 3DJ | (01302) 342801 |
Co-op Funeral Care (Hemsworth) | 59 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth, Wakefield, WF9 4QZ | (01977) 615693 |
Co-op Funeral Care (Hoyland) | 5 West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9AG | (01226) 361493 |
Co-op Funeral Care (Pontefract) | Salters Row, The Wool Market, Pontefract, WF8 1AZ | (01977) 703222 |
Co-op Funeral Care (Rotherham) | Clyde Villas, Doncaster Road, Rotherham, S65 2DA | (01709) 828818 |
Co-op Funeral Care (Wombwell) | 28 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0AA | (01226) 759596 |
D H Maccabe | 91 Houghton Road, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0JX | (01709) 893152 |
Dearne Funeral Service | Furlong Road, Bolton-upon-Dearne, S63 8JA | (01709) 893431 |
Dyson Funeral Services | Barnsley Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 7AH | (01226) 762481 |
E Turner Funeral Directors | 9 Wembley Avenue, Conisbrough, DN12 3LF | (01709) 770011 |
Eric Eyre and Son | The Funeral Home, Mortomley Lane, High Green, Sheffield, S65 3HR | (0114) 2848202 |
Ernest Bedford | 12 Holmfirth Road, Clayton West, Huddersfield, HD8 9NE | (01484) 863589 |
Frank Hoyland | The Funeral Home, Carr Head Lane, Bolton-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 8DB | (01709) 890463 |
G M Charlesworth and Son | 54 Barnsley Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8DJ | (01226) 753208 |
G M Charlesworth and Son | 36 Hoyland Road, Hoyland Common, Barnsley, S74 0PB | (01226) 741561 |
H Cook & Son | 19 Stead Lane, Hoyland Common, Barnsley, S74 0AB | (01226) 743283 |
Hammerton Funeral Service | 217a Wakefield Road, Barnsley, S71 1NT | (01226) 283153 |
Harpins Funeral Services | 7 Back Mount Pleasant, Stanley Road, Wakefield, WF1 2NN | (01924) 371091 |
Howarth Funeral Service | 160 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PY | (01924) 376590 |
J D Burke | 77 Queen Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1AF | (01924) 892178 |
J Millwood and Son | 1 Doncaster Road, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 0HL | (01709) 571515 |
John Fairest | 10-56 Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 1LQ | (0114) 2343129 |
Morley, Rhodes and Wainwright | 12 Radcliffe Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9AF | (01484) 862570 / 862095 |
Newsome's Funeral Service | Weetshaw Close, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8PZ | (01226) 710528 |
Normington and Son | 1a Mill Lane, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2AL | (01977) 700760 |
Peace Funerals | 363 Halifax Road, Sheffield, S61 1AF | (0114) 2330563 |
Peace Funerals | Gleadless Mount, Sheffield, S12 2LN | (0114) 2530505 |
Simon T Anderson | 23 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6DW | (01226) 733119 |
T W Birks and Sons | Holme Valley Funeral Home, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, HD9 2PR | (01484) 683322 |
W Hyde and Son | Summer Lane, Barnsley, S70 2NW | (01226) 282304 |
Wombwell Funeral Services | 25 Park Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0HQ | (01226) 750053 |
Civil funerals
A civil funeral is a non religious service that's suitable for either a cremation or burial. It's usually carried out by an official celebrant. You can find a local celebrant on the Institute of Civil Funerals website.
Funerals abroad
You’ll need to apply for permission from a coroner to move the body of someone who's died abroad for a funeral. This applies to bodies moved to Scotland, Northern Island, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, as well as abroad. There are no restrictions for bodies moved between England and Wales.
You’ll need to give the coroner a form from the registrar. The coroner will say when you can move the body abroad. This will usually be after four days notice. In some cases, for example for religious reasons, it can be sooner.
You can contact the Barnsley Coroner’s Office on (01226) 736031.
Paying for a funeral
If the person who's died didn't have a pre-paid funeral plan, or money in their estate to pay for the funeral. Then it would be their next of kin who has to pay for this.
If you're receiving certain welfare benefits, you may be entitled to a funeral payment to help to cover the cost. You can read more about how to apply for a funeral payment on the GOV.UK website.
If the person who's died didn't have close relatives, or they're unwilling to arrange a funeral, please read about getting help with funeral arrangements.
Child Funeral Charity
The Child Funeral Charity can help bereaved parents of babies or children under the age of 16. They can provide financial help and advice on arranging the funeral. A professional working with your family can refer you to the charity for help. This could be a funeral director, a nurse, or bereavement counsellor. You can find out more about the work of the Child Funeral Charity on their website.