Doncaster Funerals
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Funeral Directors in Doncaster
Doncaster Funerals are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service in your time of need. Our professional funeral service gives you the opportunity to say goodbye to your loved one in a dignified and respectful way, without the added worry of financing the proceedings beyond your budget. We are extremely conscious of our impact on the environment and are striving to be greener as we grow. With this in mind, our ceremonial funeral vehicles are electric/hybrid and we are pioneering new paperless ways of submitting statutory forms.
Affordable Services
Our aim is to alleviate any anxiety forced upon you from the potentially overwhelming costs that may be incurred when opting for a traditional funeral. After all, our loved ones would not have wished for us to face an unmanageable debt as a result of their passing.
Traditional Values
As a traditional Funeral Director we base our entire ethics on traditional values which we deliver to you with our utmost respect. We can provide anything from a simple service to an extravagant one, anything to suit you and your loved ones wishes.
Experienced Team
Here at Doncaster Funerals, we have over 18 years of experience within the funeral industry. We offer an affordable funeral director service including tailor-made and set funeral plans to help you spread the cost of future funeral arrangements.
Marjorie Barker
13:34 22 Jul 26
I cannot thank Doncaster Funerals enough for the care, compassion and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time for our family.From the very first contact, they were kind, understanding and supportive, guiding us through everything with care and sensitivity.I would highly recommend them to anyone needing a caring and professional funeral service.Thankyou to everyone for everything you did for our family
Maxine
16:06 21 Jul 26
Myself and my sister cannot thank this company enough for helping us through a really traumatic few weeks. We sadly lost both mum and dad within 2 days of each other. Mel was absolutely brilliant...she helped us so much. It felt like a rock had been lifted off us. She was understanding and really sympathetic. It was like having a third sister who was sorting everything for us. The communication was brilliant and she texted and called just to check in to see how we were. We opted for a simple cremation as we are a small family and we are having a little mum and dad memorial day in September where we can chat and talk about their lives when things are not so raw.We have received their ashes back to us and delivered by a lovely gentleman. I would not hesitate to recommend this company. Faultless from start to finish.
George Boothman
16:03 16 Jul 26
Looked after Paul. Where easy to deal with and very professionalDoes what it says on the tin. Excellent price. Better than there main rivals
Hannah French
16:25 13 Jul 26
Doncaster Funerals have been incredible. I can’t thank Mel and the whole team enough.From the very first phone call we were met with such patience, empathy and kindness.The communication was excellent and the attention to detail was outstanding.I am just so grateful. My dad was so well looked after, and it meant the world to our family.Thank you to everyone at Doncaster Funerals.
Steve Openshaw
12:27 04 Jul 26
An excellent service, very professional from the first contact, clear communication at every stage, no pressure at any stage, just good old fashioned service and care, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them
Jackie McMahon
19:48 03 Jul 26
My husband decided he wanted a direct cremation. I had no idea where to go, the crematorium recommended Doncaster Funerals.On meeting Mel I felt like she was a friend already. Everything was handled perfectly, there was an opportunity to view my husband at the funeral parlour and within a week he had been cremated. I appreciated the lack of fuss but also thought it was very dignified. Totally recommended
Sharron Rockliff
07:09 01 Jul 26
I want to sincerely thank you for looking after my father in your funeral home. Nothing was too much trouble and your patience and understanding did not go unnoticed,everything was handled with such dignity and sensitivity which made it a whole lot easier for me.
dawn T67
14:26 26 Jun 26
Sym & Mel handled my father in laws cremation with dignity and care. This is the 2nd time I have used their services. Thankyou so much once again x
Heather White
18:23 26 May 26
Doncaster Funerals have gone above & beyond for my family with my stepdad 18 months ago to my beloved mum of just recent . The support , guidance , comfort and true professionalism was absolutely outstanding. The little personal touches also never went unnoticed. This is more than a job to them they truly care 🪽 🕊️ forever & always grateful . X
janet evans
16:09 26 May 26
Excellent communication at every stage. A genuine warmth and empathy to see that all wishes and requests were dealt with in a very caring way. Everything was smoothly dealt with in a difficult situation, that leads me to give a big "thank you" to Mel and everyone at Doncaster Funerals. Fr. George.
jenna batty
11:13 15 May 26
We recently entrusted Doncaster Funerals with my grandmother’s funeral arrangements, and from start to finish the care and compassion shown to our family was outstanding.She passed away peacefully at home, and the team who came to collect her were so kind, respectful and reassuring at such a difficult time. They handled everything with real dignity and made the whole process feel much less overwhelming for us.We chose a full burial service, and everything was organised beautifully and professionally throughout. The staff kept us informed every step of the way and nothing ever felt like too much trouble.Doncaster Funerals also arranged for the headstone to be sorted, which gave us great peace of mind knowing everything was being taken care of properly.We are truly grateful for the support, kindness and professionalism shown to our family and would highly recommend them to anyone needing funeral services.
Jaden Piggott
02:28 10 May 26
The team at Doncaster Funerals were second to none. Funerals are so expensive - we were worried that we couldn’t have a service for my grandma, Doncaster Funerals showed us that it is possible to have a service whilst keeping the price affordable.Their choice of celebrant (Beka) was phenomenal, and all of the staff I spoke with were extremely warm, compassionate, and understanding during a very stressful time.Overall the service we had with Doncaster Funerals was very professional, and honestly, faultless.I can confidently say that I would 1000% recommend Doncaster Funerals (& their amazing celebrant, Beka) to anyone.Thank you once again to the team! 🤍
Joanne Jones
12:51 05 Apr 26
Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish would highly recommend staff are lovely thank you to each and everyone of you for going the extra mile
Samantha G
16:05 31 Mar 26
I honestly don’t even feel like words can fully capture how incredible Doncaster Funerals were—but especially Mel.From the very first phone call, she was calm, compassionate, incredibly organised, and completely on it.We had spoken to a few other funeral directors, but Doncaster Funerals were on a completely different level.The care, attention to detail, and thoughtfulness throughout the entire process were beyond anything we could have hoped for.They made what is an incredibly difficult time feel smooth, supported, and even beautiful in its own way.It didn’t feel like we were just organising a funeral—it felt like we were giving our mum the most special send-off she deserved.Mel was always there at the end of the phone, no matter what we needed. Nothing was too much trouble.The team prepared our mum for viewing with such care and love—it truly felt like they brought her back to how we remembered her.The little details meant everything: her favourite nail polish on her fingers and toes, her lipstick, the option of a fingerprint and a lock of hair. Those touches will stay with us forever.The celebrant they recommended, Julianne, was also exceptional. She took the time to sit with us, listen deeply, and really understand who our mum was, which made the service feel so personal and meaningful.On the day itself, Sym and his team of pallbearers at the crematorium handled everything so seamlessly that we didn’t have to think about a single detail.We were able to be fully present, without stress or worry, which is such a gift at a time like that.I truly cannot recommend Doncaster Funerals highly enough.Their care, compassion, and attention to detail are simply phenomenal.They go above and beyond in every possible way. If you are looking for a team to support you through one of life’s hardest moments, this is the place 🙏✨
Julie Robinson
18:38 09 Mar 26
Wonderful caring and professional. Mel was really good and helped ....you could tell that they listened to our wishes.
Samantha Ward
17:05 20 Feb 26
From start to finish Sim and Mel were a huge help and support when planning my mums funeral.Communication was excellent, nothing was too much much trouble.I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Doncaster funerals they made a very sad time more manageable by being so responsive and attentive.Huge thank you to you both xx
Donna Foweather
10:51 18 Feb 26
Absolutely fantastic service with compassion and a caring nature. Special thank you to Becka and Mel, who were very supportive and very knowledgeable throughout the entire process of arranging my mother’s service.
Jenna Llewellyn
09:40 14 Feb 26
We can’t thank Doncaster Funerals enough for the care and compassion they showed us after the sudden loss of our Mum. Mel & Sym went above and beyond to support our family and made sure everyone felt included.They took care of everything, from the flowers to arranging the ashes scattering afterwards, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Their kindness and professionalism made an incredibly hard time a little easier, and we are truly grateful. I couldn’t recommend them enough.
Simon Wood
13:12 12 Feb 26
What a great service from Mel and the team... It's the second time we've used them, everything went as planned and was handled with sincere care and compassion... Thanks so much.
Mark McLaughlin
16:46 06 Feb 26
We would like to thank Doncaster Funerals for the outstanding level of service they provided when my brother John passed away in October last year.Mel and Symeon are a first class team and made sure every aspect of the funeral was covered to our satisfaction.From the first meeting my wife and I had with Mel we felt confident that we were in good hands and that the difficulties of arranging such an upsetting event would be dealt with in a professional, thoughtful and caring way.Mel was available at all hours and helped us to arrange every aspect of the funeral in detail which made a very stressful process so much easier for us. Nothing was too much trouble for her to deal with and her communication of the arrangements to us was excellent.I would have no hesitation in recommending Doncaster Funerals to anyone.
Jessie Arundell
20:57 02 Feb 26
I cannot thank Mel and the team enough for the wonderful care an consideration they showed our family after my Sister Sal passed away recently. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.Jessie.
pete hydes
11:35 18 Jan 26
We cannot thank Doncaster Funerals enough,they were our first choice as we work closely with them though our business (Hydes florist) and we know that even through we know them, being a customer would be different but they were compassionate and helpful throughout and helped make a difficult time arranging my mum’s funeral a simple process from the very beginning, they treated us with kindness, patience, and genuine care.A special thank you to Mel and Sym, who were absolutely wonderful. Their compassion and understanding made the whole process feel much less overwhelming, and nothing was ever too much trouble. They guided us through everything with sensitivity and respect, ensuring every detail was handled beautifully.At a time of great sadness, their support meant more than we can express. I would highly recommend Doncaster Funerals to anyone needing caring and professional funeral services.
Zoe Dickerson
13:40 14 Jan 26
Would recommend Doncaster funerals to everybody. Having lost my dad so sudden I went to Doncaster funerals from moment i went in i felt so much at ease. Mel and beka were brilliant everything was perfect. Thank you for been there and guiding me through a difficult time.
Sandra Woolley
12:40 08 Jan 26
The funeral of my brother Steven was handled with great care and dignity. All my wishes for the funeral were taken into account and Mel was wonderful.On the day the service went very well with Beka,the celebrant giving a lovely reading.I couldn’t have wished for anything better..Sincere thanks and love to all at Doncaster Funerals
Vicky Crowther
12:13 08 Jan 26
Great first class service, very compassionate and helpful. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them. Highly recommended
Vivien Richards
16:19 21 Nov 25
Grateful thanks to Symeon , Mel and Beka, for their very professional yet caring support when arranging the funeral of my beloved daughter Rebecca recently. They also organised my son Philip’s funeral 3 years ago and showed me so much support during that devastating time it was an obvious choice for me to go back to Doncaster Funerals who once again guided me through such a heartbreaking time. Thankyou again guys.My Kindest Regards Viv Richards
jamie-leigh stead
14:09 22 Oct 25
I can't thank Sym, Mel, Stacey and Becka enough. Not only did they look after my husband Scott, they also looked after me, my children and family in what was the darkest time of my life. I had to arrange Scott getting home from Spain too and Mel helped me in the right direction with alm this too. The Care and compassion that was shown was amazing, I will be forever greatful to them all. The service and burial was perfect too. Thankyou to all the team 💙
Samantha Finney
11:17 19 Oct 25
Losing my Dad is one of the hardest things I have ever gone through, he was my hero! After 5 harrowing weeks of being in hospital and care he passed away. Doncaster funerals stepped up and from the moment they collected my dad they were amazing, even letting us know once they had arrived with him back there. Mel was in constant contact with me, guiding me and helping me sort everything out.The level of compassion and care was incredible, everything so personal and supportive. Mel went out of her way to make it possible for us to visit Dad in the chapel of rest and to accommodate us with all our requests. From start to finish they made everything so much easier, and took the stress away from the whole ordeal. Even down to the colour of tie they wear at the funeral everything is so personal! I can’t put into words how perfect the funeral was, and the celebrant Becca was phenomenal, the service was beautiful, the way she spoke about my dad was as if she had known him (from listening to our stories) and described everything about him perfectly, she was wonderful!I can’t praise them highly enough, they are brilliant!If you want a personal touch and a caring, supportive company to take care of your late loved one, look no further, Doncaster Funerals will look after you all!Thank you to all at Doncaster Funerals we will never forget how wonderful and caring you all were! It really meant the world to us to have your help and support at such a terrible, difficult time. xx
Katie Gibson
19:31 08 Sep 25
The team at doncaster funerals are brillant they cared for my dad and took care of everything very professional polite caring nothing was to much trouble i messaged mel alot to double check things and she was always there to answer all my questions cant recommend them enough they make a very upsetting time as comforting as they can.Thank you for everything
Karen Bothamley
12:34 08 Sep 25
We would highly recommend Doncaster Funerals. Al involved are very kind, compassionate and professional and their service was far superior to other funeral services we have used in the past.
Danielle Davies
11:38 08 Sep 25
Seven weeks ago, my world was turned upside down when my husband passed away suddenly in Preston. In the middle of shock, heartbreak, and complete devastation, Doncaster Funerals stepped in and gave us a kind of care and support that I will never forget. They brought my husband home to Doncaster, and from the very beginning, they treated him with dignity, love, and respect, as if he was part of their own family.The compassion they showed was beyond anything I could have hoped for. They didn’t just take care of my husband – they took care of all of us. Every phone call, every visit, every little detail was handled with such sensitivity and warmth. I never once felt like I was just another client; they truly listened, understood, and guided me through every step with patience and kindness.At a time when I felt lost, they gave me reassurance and peace of mind, knowing that my husband was in the best possible hands. Their professionalism was outstanding, but more than that, their humanity shone through in everything they did. They even allowed me to bring my dogs to visit my husband.I will never be able to thank Doncaster Funerals enough for helping me and my family through the hardest time of our lives. The way they cared for my husband and supported us will stay with me forever, and I will always be deeply grateful. Thank you Mel, Sym and everyone at Doncaster funerals.
Paul Wakefield
13:35 14 Aug 25
My wife died suddenly eight weeks ago and we had prepaid funeral plans and I am really pleased at the way Mel and Symeon handled all the arrangements for Hilary's passing. She was treated with dignity and respect and they were so helpful that I can only say that they deserve a full five star rating for everything. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Daniel Bradshaw
13:09 06 Aug 25
Mel and Sym looked after me with the passing of my uncle.From start to finish the entire process was made easy and pleasant. Took all the stress away from such a sad time.I couldn’t recommend enough, to all the team a massive thank you.
James Wells
21:38 01 Aug 25
Doncaster Funerals were absolutely fantastic when we lost our sister. They were extremely caring and compassionate. They helped us immensely from start to finish by providing their expert advice and keeping us informed at every point.I would have no hesitation in recommending Doncaster Funerals to friends and family in their time of need and you’d struggle to find a better service in the area.
Dawn Martin
17:58 24 Jul 25
Treated with the most beautiful respect .... Thoughtfulness by an absolute Angel called Mel..... And her team....I cannot wish or thank her / them enough for how she / them looked after us and is still supporting us with the great loos we feel ...all my Love Dawn X X
Charlotte Winn
06:55 20 Jul 25
Very good and personal service
Leighton Lawes
14:11 16 Jul 25
We couldn’t be happier with the help support and consideration at this stressful moment. From the moment I entered the office I was greeted and made to feel at ease. I was taken through the process and was kept informed at all times. I know it’s hard for people as it was for me I didn’t know where to turn what to do . I couldn’t recommend them more highly very professional and caring .
donna simpson
13:47 16 Jul 25
Very understanding and caring they took very good care of my daughter and was very much good in everything they did thank you so much for your help with it it means a lot to all of the family
Michelle Donbavand
16:42 20 Jun 25
After the sad passing of my brother, I asked around about funeral directors in the area of Doncaster and alot of people I asked mentioned Doncaster funerals in the centre of the town, and so I searched them and decided they were the best ones to go with and so I asked them if they could help me plan my brother's cremation, I felt it was important to be open and honest with my situation regarding finance and the worry that my brother was so far away and I needed help not knowing what to do now. From the moment I spoke to them I knew I had made the right choice, the staff was compassionate and understanding, helpful and just a wonderful bunch of people and I immediately knew they would take care of my brother and help me going forward. They took the time to listen to my needs and helped me navigate through the difficult process.They explained everything clearly, from the options available, to the prices, which made it a bit easier to make decisions during such a tough time. They offered a range of choices for memorial services and helped me throughout, I have to say I called them alot and they were always happy to talk, which meant a lot to me.Overall, I appreciated their support and patience throughout the whole process. They were respectful and took care of all the details, allowing me to focus on my brother's memory. I’m grateful for their help during such a challenging time.I would recommend them 100%. as they were absolutely amazing. Thank you Sym and Mel for helping me through that difficult time I will forever be grateful.
Mark Mills
16:20 28 May 25
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC SERVICE, NOTHING IS TOO MUCH TROUBLE, SO CARING AND UNDERSTANDING, THEY TAKE THE TIME TO TRY AND GET TO KNOW YOUR LOVED ONE, I CAN'T THANK THE TEAM ENOUGH FOR EVERYTHING, THEY ARE ANGELS IN YOUR DARKEST TIMES, AGAIN TO MEL AND TEAM, MANY MANY THANKS,
Bill Webber
14:32 12 May 25
I would like to thank Sym, Mel and Beka and the rest of the team at Doncaster Funerals, the professionalism of organising the funeral for wife Lynn for the comfort and support they give me and my family during these sad times.For anyone reading this that finds themselves having to deal with a loss this team are nothing short of amazing. Thank you for everything
Gary Winterbourne
13:35 12 May 25
After the sudden death of my partner mel and sim were absolutely amazing I had no idea what to do they guided me through every step of the way offering me advice and support and with their help gave my partner a fantastic send off you won't regret choosing doncaster funerals for a loved ones funeral can't recommended them highly enough
kerry hemstock
15:06 03 May 25
Our family used doncaster funerals for our beloved mother's funeral from the moment we walked in we knew this was the place as we had visited a few well named directors the friendliness and help that was given at such a hard time was welcomed and they could not do enough for our mother and our personal requests they took great care of mam and she looked fantastic I was even able to go and paint her nails myself.symeon, Mel and beka made sure our mother had the send off she deserved and beta's tribute to mam was just perfect it had us I floods of tears and laughter the team and beka wore autumnal colours as they were mother's favourite and the flowers from there florist were out of this world so I can only say thank you so much and our family would not use anywhere else
Debbie Clarke
18:53 23 Apr 25
Would highly recommend beautiful service and the staff are lovely and always on hand to help great company and excellent packages prices too could not ask for better
Paul Jones
06:08 09 Apr 25
We used Doncaster Funerals earlier this year after my mother had sadly passed away. From the very first telephone conversation they offered nothing but dignity and respect. They were friendly and compassionate and were willing able to answer all question.I would definitely recommend Doncaster Funerals.
April Jones
12:21 08 Apr 25
Perfect service in their private chapel very friendly, approachable and listen to what is wanted and definitely do their very best I would highly recommend these to anybody
Get in Touch
If you have any queries or would like to know more about our services please do get in touch
Please contact us on the following and our friendly team will be more than happy to assist you!
01302 354651
07984 268886
advice@doncasterfunerals.co.uk
Doncaster Funerals
41 Princegate
Waterdale
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 3EN
Staff were professional and very caring when dealing with my father’s funeral. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything was considered and our needs were at the forefront from beginning to end. When a funeral director tells you which bits of the conversation you might cry at, you know that they care. This is an excellent company and I would highly recommend it.
Whilst in the middle of our Bereavement, this firm and it’s staff were truly wonderful to us. The compassion, dignity and professionalism which we were given at this time was second to none. I wasn’t on ‘a budget’ but my late Dad chose everything he wanted…In other words…He just ‘wanted to go where he was going without a huge fanfare and malarky’. It all went as my Dad wanted it but what a day it was.
