City Road Crematorium
City Road, Sheffield S2 1GD
Opened in 1905, City Road is one of the oldest crematoria in England. Operated by Sheffield City Council, set within the historic City Road Cemetery in the east of the city.
Sheffield · England
Basic Cremation in Sheffield
A simple, dignified cremation arranged across Sheffield and South Yorkshire — handled by trusted local funeral directors and Sheffield-area crematoria, never centralised hundreds of miles away.
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About our service in Sheffield
A local cremation, arranged with care.
If you’ve lost someone in Sheffield or anywhere across South Yorkshire, we can help you arrange a basic cremation — also called a direct or unattended cremation. The process happens locally: an independent funeral director near you brings your loved one into care at their own funeral home, and the cremation takes place at one of the established Sheffield crematoria.
Sheffield is well served. The City Road Crematorium in the east opened in 1905 and is one of England’s oldest. Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium in the south, opened in 1958, sits on a wooded hillside south of the city. Together with Grenoside Cemetery and Crematorium in the north, they cover most of the city. The wider South Yorkshire region — Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley — has its own crematoria too.
The price is £1,499 — a single all-inclusive figure covering everything. The team is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Pricing in Sheffield
A single price. No hidden extras.
£1,499complete
- Collection from a hospital or coroner's mortuary
- Professional care in a local mortuary
- A suitable coffin
- All paperwork and arrangements
- Cremation at a local South Yorkshire crematorium
- Ashes returned to you, or scattered with care
The £1,499 price covers collection from a hospital or coroner’s mortuary. Collection from a home, care home or hospice in Sheffield or anywhere in South Yorkshire requires a £250 Priority Care collection fee — making the total £1,749. Always explained on the phone before anything happens, never added afterwards.
Local crematoria
The crematoria we use across South Yorkshire
We work with City Road, Hutcliffe Wood and Grenoside — alongside crematoria across the wider South Yorkshire region. Your local funeral director arranges the cremation at the appropriate facility for your area; you’ll know the date and time in advance.
Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium
Hutcliffe Wood Road, Beauchief, Sheffield S8 0EX
Opened in 1958, Hutcliffe Wood sits on a wooded hillside in south Sheffield. Operated by Sheffield City Council, with two chapels and extensive Gardens of Remembrance.
Grenoside Cemetery and Crematorium
Skew Hill Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield S35 8RZ
North Sheffield’s crematorium, set on the city’s northern edge near the Peak District boundary. Operated by Sheffield City Council.
Rotherham Crematorium (East Herringthorpe)
East Herringthorpe Cemetery, Wickersley Road, Rotherham S65 3NN
Serves Rotherham and the eastern South Yorkshire fringe. Operated by Rotherham Council.
The exact crematorium used depends on the area of South Yorkshire you’re in, and on availability. The local funeral director arranges this directly and tells you the date and time in advance.
Areas covered
South Yorkshire and surrounding areas
We arrange basic cremations across the whole of South Yorkshire. The £1,499 price is the same in every area.
Sheffield city centre
Sharrow
Nether Edge
Ecclesall
Crookes
Walkley
Hillsborough
Stocksbridge
Chapeltown
Ecclesfield
Firth Park
Darnall
Handsworth
Norton
Beauchief
Totley
Dore
Mosborough
Rotherham
Chesterfield (linked)
Don’t see your area? We almost certainly cover it — call us on 0333 242 1405 to check.
What to expect
What happens when you call
Five clear steps, taken at your pace, with someone to talk you through every one.
1
You call us
Day or night. Our team listens and gently takes you through what needs to happen.
2
Local Sheffield care
An independent funeral director near you brings your loved one into their care at their own funeral home.
3
Paperwork
We help with all legal paperwork and book the cremation at a local crematorium.
4
Local South Yorkshire cremation
A dignified cremation takes place at one of South Yorkshire's established crematoria.
5
Ashes returned
The ashes can be returned to you for a memorial of your choosing, or scattered with care.
Collection from Sheffield hospitals, care homes and private addresses across the city and South Yorkshire typically happens within hours of your call, day or night. The local funeral director brings your loved one into care at their own funeral home — never into a centralised facility hundreds of miles away.
Registering a death in Sheffield
Sheffield Register Office
- Address
- Surrey Place, Sheffield S1 2LH
- Phone
- 0114 203 9419
All deaths that occurred within the City of Sheffield must be registered at Sheffield Register Office in Surrey Place. The office is appointment-only and bookings open once the Medical Examiner or coroner has released the paperwork. A death must normally be registered within 5 days unless the coroner is involved. Sheffield participates in Tell Us Once. Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley each have their own register offices for deaths in those districts.
Hospital bereavement offices in South Yorkshire
If your loved one died in hospital, the hospital’s bereavement office handles the paperwork that needs to go to the Medical Examiner before the death can be registered. Your funeral director will normally liaise with them on your behalf.
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Bereavement Office, Glossop Road, S10 2JF. Call ahead before visiting.
Northern General Hospital
Bereavement Services, Herries Road, S5 7AU. Open weekdays.
Weston Park Hospital
Bereavement support specialising in cancer-related deaths. Whitham Road, S10 2SJ.
When the coroner is involved
If the death has been referred to the coroner
If the death is unexpected, sudden or the cause is not yet clear, the Medical Examiner may refer the case to HM Senior Coroner for South Yorkshire (Western District), which covers Sheffield. This happens for around 40% of deaths in England and Wales — it’s routine.
The Sheffield coroner reviews the cause of death and either releases the death for registration or arranges a post-mortem. Where a post-mortem is needed, your loved one is held at the public mortuary until the examination is complete.
If an inquest is opened, the coroner sends the paperwork to the registrar after it concludes. The cremation can proceed once the coroner releases your loved one.
Local support
Bereavement support in South Yorkshire
Grief takes time, and there’s no right way to feel. These local services in South Yorkshire provide free, confidential support — whether you need someone to talk to today or in a few months’ time.
Cruse Bereavement Support — South Yorkshire
Free, confidential bereavement support across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
Visit websiteSt Luke's Hospice Sheffield — Bereavement Service
Bereavement counselling open to anyone in Sheffield, regardless of whether you used hospice services.
Visit websiteBluebell Wood Children's Hospice — bereavement
Bereavement support for families across South Yorkshire following the death of a child.
Visit websiteSheffield Bereavement Service
Council-run signposting service for bereaved residents in Sheffield. Helpful starting point if you’re not sure where to turn.
Help with funeral costs
If you’re worried about the cost
If you’re receiving certain benefits and arranging the funeral, you may qualify for the government’s Funeral Expenses Payment.
Apply through gov.uk or call the Bereavement Service helpline on 0800 731 0469. Claims can be made up to six months after the funeral.
If you’re struggling, call us and we can talk through options.
We’re not financial advisors and can’t make benefit applications on your behalf, but the team is happy to talk you through what’s available before you commit to anything.
Frequently asked questions
Sheffield questions, answered
Which Sheffield crematorium will be used?
Most often City Road (east Sheffield), Hutcliffe Wood (south) or Grenoside (north). Your local funeral director picks the appropriate facility based on availability and your area.
Do you cover Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley from Sheffield?
Yes — we work with funeral directors and crematoria across South Yorkshire. Each district has its own register office and crematorium, but the £1,499 price is the same.
How quickly can you collect from a Sheffield hospital?
Once the Hallamshire or Northern General bereavement office and Medical Examiner have released the paperwork, collection is typically within hours, day or night.
What if my loved one died at home in Sheffield?
If expected, call the GP or out-of-hours GP service to verify death and start the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death. Then call us. If unexpected, 999 first — paramedic and police attendance is routine.
Can ashes be scattered in the Peak District?
Yes — many Sheffield families scatter on the Peak District moors or at meaningful sites. There’s no permit needed for ashes scattered by hand on private land or with landowner permission.
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Useful guides
If you’d like to read more about how a basic cremation works, what your price covers, or what to do in the days after someone has died, these guides are written in plain English.
What is a basic cremation?
How it works, why families choose it, and how it differs from a traditional funeral.
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What’s included
Every item your £1,499 price covers — and what it doesn’t.
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Prices
The full price, Priority Care collection fee, and help with funeral costs.
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When someone dies
The practical first steps in the first 24 to 72 hours, depending on where the death took place.
Read the guide →
Help & advice
Registering a death, when the coroner is involved, and other practical guides.
All guides →
Common questions
The questions families most often ask before arranging a basic cremation.
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Other locations
We also cover cities near Sheffield
The same simple, dignified £1,499 basic cremation is available across the wider region. If your loved one died outside Sheffield itself, the appropriate local funeral director and crematorium will be used.
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West Yorkshire
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South Yorkshire
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Basic Cremation in York
North Yorkshire
Basic Cremation in Hull
East Yorkshire
Basic Cremation in Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
Don’t see your area? We cover the wider UK — view all locations or call us on 0333 242 1405.
Speak to us about a cremation in Sheffield
There's always someone available to talk you through what needs to happen. Calls are answered day and night, every day of the year.
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