Funeral Costs in Sheffield 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 24 funeral directors in Sheffield, YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

24 Funeral Directors
£2,267 Avg Cremation
£1,428 Avg Burial

Sheffield Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

High competition

7 independent funeral directors
32 chain branches (82%)

Largest provider: John Heath and Sons (12 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,425 - £2,995

A £1,570 price spread (110.2% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Developing coverage: 24 of 39 local funeral directors verified (62%)

Average Funeral Costs in Sheffield

Attended Cremation

£2,267

Range: £1,425 - £2,995

Based on 24 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,660

Range: £1,050 - £2,385

Based on 22 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,428

Range: £650 - £1,885

Based on 21 funeral directors

Note: Prices shown are for the funeral director's professional services only. Additional costs such as crematorium/burial fees (typically £800-£1,000) and flowers are not included.

Funeral Directors in Sheffield

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Allcock Family Funeral Directors (Funeral Partners Limited) Derbyshire £2,695 £1,995 £1,700
Barry Pritchard Funeral Services, Killamarsh (Funeral Partners Limited) Sheffield £2,695 £1,995 £1,700
C & A Reed Funeral Directors, Sheffield (Dignity Funerals Limited) Sheffield £2,695 £1,745 £1,745
C & A Reed Funeral Directors, Sheffield (Dignity Funerals Limited) Sheffield £2,695 £1,745 £1,745
Co-op Funeralcare, Chapeltown (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Chapeltown £2,250 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Killamarsh (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Killamarsh £2,250 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Kiveton (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Kiveton Park £2,250 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Penistone (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Penistone £2,350 £1,445 £1,445
Dyson Funeral Service, Penistone (Dyson Funeral Service) Penistone £2,565 £2,295 £1,745
Dyson Funeral Service, Penistone (Dyson Funeral Service) Penistone £2,375 £2,109 £1,575
Fair Cost Funerals Sheffield £1,425 N/A N/A
Fair Cost Funerals, Ecclesfield (Fair Cost Funerals) Sheffield £1,425 N/A N/A
Frederick Butcher & Son Sheffield £2,290 £1,450 £850
Frederick Butcher & Son, Dinnington (Frederick Butcher & Son) Sheffield £2,240 £1,450 £838
I Did It My Way Funeral Directors (Cloud 9 Funerals) Sheffield £1,794 £1,299 N/A
J.F.Knight Funeral Director Services Sheffield £1,830 £1,050 £900
J.F.Knight Funeral Director Services, Handsworth (J.F.Knight Funeral Director Services) Sheffield £1,596 £1,050 £650
John Fairest Funeralcare, Sheffield (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Wadsley Bridge £2,250 £1,445 £1,445
John Heath & Sons, Ecclesfield (John Heath and Sons) Sheffield £2,795 £2,170 £1,670
John Heath & Sons, Ecclesfield (John Heath and Sons) Sheffield £2,990 £2,385 £1,885
Peace Funerals Sheffield £1,485 £1,530 £1,135
Peace Funerals, North Sheffield Sheffield £1,485 £1,530 £1,135
T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors, Deepcar (Dignity Funerals Limited) Sheffield £2,995 £1,745 £1,745
T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors, Deepcar (Dignity Funerals Limited) Sheffield £2,995 £1,745 £1,745

All prices are published by funeral directors in compliance with CMA regulations. Last updated: February 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost of a funeral in Sheffield?

Based on our analysis of 24 funeral directors in Sheffield, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,267. This is the funeral director professional fee only and does not include crematorium fees, burial fees, doctor's fees, or celebrant fees, which typically add £1,000-£3,000 to the total cost.

What's included in the funeral director fees shown for Sheffield?

The prices shown are for funeral director professional services only. This typically includes: collection of the deceased, care of the deceased, provision of coffin, funeral arrangements meeting, hearse and bearers for the funeral service, and coordination with third parties. These are the fees charged by the funeral director for their services.

What costs are NOT included in the Sheffield funeral prices?

The prices shown do NOT include third-party costs (disbursements): Crematorium fee (typically £800-£1,000), Burial plot and interment fees (typically £1,500-£3,000), Doctor's fees for cremation certificates (£164), Celebrant or religious minister fees (£150-£300), Flowers, catering, memorial stones, newspaper notices, or additional vehicles.

What is the price range for funerals in Sheffield?

For attended cremation funerals in Sheffield, funeral director fees range from £1,425 (lowest) to £2,995 (highest) based on our analysis of 24 funeral directors. The wide range reflects differences in service levels, coffin quality, and included extras. Always request a detailed price breakdown to understand what each funeral director includes.

How many funeral directors are there in Sheffield?

Our database includes 24 funeral directors serving Sheffield with approved, CMA-regulated pricing. This gives bereaved families meaningful choice and the ability to compare costs and services. We only include funeral directors with published Standardised Price Lists to ensure transparency.

How do I choose a funeral director in Sheffield?

When choosing a funeral director in Sheffield, consider: (1) Price transparency - do they have a clear Standardised Price List? (2) Service reviews from previous families. (3) Location and availability. (4) Personal rapport - you should feel comfortable with them. (5) Professional accreditation (NAFD, SAIF, or independent). Always meet with them before committing and request a detailed written estimate.

What are CMA Standardised Price Lists?

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires all funeral directors to publish Standardised Price Lists showing their prices for common funeral services. This allows families to compare costs easily across different funeral directors. All prices on this page are sourced from these CMA-regulated price lists for funeral directors in Sheffield.

How often are Sheffield funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Sheffield regularly from CMA Standardised Price Lists published by funeral directors. Prices shown are current as of February 2026. Funeral directors can update their prices at any time, so we recommend always requesting a written quotation before proceeding with arrangements.

Cemeteries & Crematoria in Sheffield

These are the cemetery and crematorium fees in addition to funeral director costs. Total funeral cost = Funeral Director + Facility Fee.

Abbey Lane Cemetery - Chapel Only

Cemetery

Sheffield, Yorkshire, S8 0BQ

Burial: £1,500

Beighton Cemetery

Cemetery

Sheffield, Yorkshire, S201EJ

Burial: £1,355

Bradfield View Woodland Burial Ground

Cemetery

Sheffield, Yorkshire, S6 6DA

Burial: £800

Burncross Cemetery

Cemetery

Sheffield, Yorkshire, S35

Burial: £1,355

Burngreave Cemetery

Cemetery

Sheffield, Yorkshire, S3 9DD

Burial: £1,355

Crookes Cemetery

Cemetery

Sheffield, Yorkshire, S10 5FY

Burial: £1,355

Darnall Cemetery

Cemetery

Sheffield, Yorkshire, S9

Burial: £1,355

Ecclesfield Cemetery

Cemetery

Sheffield, Yorkshire, S35 9XZ

Burial: £1,355

Grenoside Crematorium

Crematorium

5 Skew Hill Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield, S35 8RZ

Cremation (Attended): £1,150
Cremation (Unattended): £550

Intake Cemetery

Cemetery

Sheffield, Yorkshire, S12 2AJ

Burial: £1,355

Norton Cemetery

Cemetery

Sheffield, Yorkshire, S8 8SE

Burial: £1,355

Sheffield ( City Road )

Crematorium

441 City Road, Sheffield

Cremation (Attended): £1,015
Cremation (Unattended): £500

Showing 12 of 17 facilities in Sheffield

💡 Understanding Total Funeral Costs

The total cost of a funeral includes both the funeral director's fee (shown above) and the cemetery or crematorium fee. For example, if a funeral director charges £2,500 and a crematorium charges £850, the total cost would be £3,350.

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