Funeral Directors in South Yorkshire

Church of St Mary, Ecclesfield

Located in the village of Ecclesfield, the Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building and is one of the largest parishes in England. The village of Ecclesfield is now a northern suburb of Sheffield, meaning that the church is one of only five Grade I listed buildings within the Sheffield boundary.

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beighton

The church of St Mary the Virgin at Beighton is located just off the high street and is a Grade II listed building. While the origin of the church dates back to the 12th century, there’s no trace of the original structure.

All Saints Church, Rotherham

Also known as Rotherham Minster, the All Saints Church has been described as “one of the largest and stateliest churches in Yorkshire” by famous architect Sir Nikolaus Pevsner and was designated as a Grade I listed building in October 1951.

The Minister Church of St George, Doncaster

Originally erected in the 12th century, this Grade I listed building burnt down in 1853 and was re-designed by architect Sir George Gilbert Scott. The church was also described by Sir John Betjeman as showing “Victorian Gothic at its very best.” It’s also home to a clock that was designed by Dent who also constructed the clock for the palace of Westminster - known by its more famous name of Big Ben.

St Mary’s Church, Barnsley

Believed to have been built during the 1800s, there isn’t too much information about the backstory of St Mary’s Church in Barnsley. What we do know is that hidden inside is a wonderful Victorian stained glass window that shows off a beautiful picture that highlights some of the artistry at the time.

The Abbey

A local community pub in Sheffield, the Abbey hotel has a wonderful range of refreshments available, a beer garden and a friendly team ready to assist. Its location just off of the A61 also means that there’s easy access to it from any location within the city.

Find out more about The Abbey by visiting their website.

Beauchief Hotel

Located just outside the city centre, the Beauchief hotel can provide a suitable area for a funeral wake including the option of non-smoking rooms that can also accommodate food and drink.

Visit the Beauchief Hotel’s website in order to find out more information on the services that they offer.

Robin Hood Pub

The Robin Hood pub in Sheffield can host your funeral wake and provide authentic British cooking, a cosy fire and a wealth of food and drink.

You can get in touch with Robin Hood and see what service they can offer by visiting their website.

Cross Scythes Pub

Located south-west of Sheffield in the town of Totley, Cross Scythes is a quaint pub that can offer a British gastro menu and a level of service that can complement a funeral wake in South Yorkshire.

Find out more about the venue, including the food and facilities on offer by visiting the Cross Scythes Pub Website.

Waggon & Horses Pub

This traditional British pub has a modern style and a menu that’s packed with local food and speciality gins. The Waggon and Horses is capable of hosting a number of people for a funeral wake in South Yorkshire which means that it might be the ideal place that you’re looking for.

Find out more and see if it’s the best fit for a funeral wake in South Yorkshire by visiting the Waggon and Horses website.

Endcliffe Park

Located just outside Sheffield city centre and with acres of woodland, picturesque fields, waterfalls and an abundance of wildlife, Endcliffe Park can offer a wonderful backdrop for the scattering of ashes.

Ecclesall Woods

Covering approximately 350 acres just south of Sheffield, Ecclesall Woods is able to provide a woodland backdrop with easy local access and a quaint setting where you can scatter your loved one’s ashes.

Thrybergh Country Park

Thrybergh Country Park offers a range of activities for those who want to keep active but can also offer many tranquil parts where you can disperse of your loved one’s ashes in peace.

Langold Country Park

With a tranquil lake and beautiful wooded areas, Langold Country Park is yet another beauty spot in the area that can allow you to be at one with nature and scatter your loved one’s ashes in comfortable surroundings.

Rother Valley Country Park

With four lakes and acres of woodland to traverse, the Rother Valley Country Park, located near Beighton, is yet another example of some of the naturally beautiful areas of South Yorkshire that would be ideal for scattering ashes.