Crematorium · Barnsley

Ardsley Crematorium

Ardsley Crematorium is a crematorium in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. It is the closest option for Wombwell, Cudworth, Barnsley, Hoyland. The nearest other crematorium is Kettlethorpe Crematorium, 7.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Barnsley, S71 5EH
Council area	Barnsley
County / area	South Yorkshire

Directions

Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,127
Reduced-cost / early service	£700
Unattended (direct) cremation	£350
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Barnsley MBC (Barnsley Crematorium, Ardsley). No year on page. £1,077 + £50 env levy = £1,127 incl medical referee; 20-min 9:30/9:50 £700 (levy unclear)). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Ardsley Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Ardsley Crematorium

Wombwell1.8 mi
Cudworth2 mi
Barnsley2.5 mi
Hoyland3.1 mi
Royston4 mi
Wath upon Dearne4.3 mi
Thurnscoe4.7 mi
Hemsworth5.5 mi
Swinton5.7 mi
Mexborough6.5 mi
Rawmarsh6.8 mi
South Elmsall6.9 mi
Stocksbridge8.1 mi
Rotherham8.3 mi
Penistone8.6 mi
Conisbrough9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Ardsley Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly.

How much does a cremation at Ardsley Crematorium cost?

Ardsley Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,127, with a lower-cost option at £700 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £350. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.