Useful Information

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all services available in Rotherham or South Yorkshire. Also be aware that we are not responsible for the content, accuracy or keeping information up to date on any of these sites.

YMA Funeral Services (Rotherham) – 07828 542061 – Hajji Tariq Chaudry

B&C Funeral Services Ltd – 01142 760211

Muslim Funeral Services (Bradford) – 01274 723030

Sher Azam Funeral Director (Bradford) – 01274 780056

Co-op Funeral (Rotherham) – 01709 828818

Rotherham – (tel) 01709 382121 (web) https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/deaths/guide-funerals-cemeteries/1

Doncaster – (tel) 01302 735222 (email) Registrars@doncaster.gov.uk (web) https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/births-marriages-deaths-nationality/deaths

Sheffield – (tel) 0114 2039427 (web) https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/births-deaths-marriages/register-death

Rotherham – (tel) 01709 850344 (web) https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/directory-record/379/east-herringthorpe-cemetery

COVID-19 guidance from Rotherham Council (web) https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/deaths/guide-funerals-cemeteries/3

Rotherham Council: ‘What to do After Death a Practical Guide for Muslims’ (web) https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/downloads/file/1391/what-to-do-after-death-a-practical-guide-for-muslims

If you have lost a loved one, talking to someone can help you manage grief, especially with current restrictions on funerals. We have a dedicated helpline for the friends and relatives of the deceased. The service provides:

  • one to one telephone support by a qualified worker
  • emotional and practical information, guidance and support
  • practical help in dealing with healthcare agencies
  • local information with regards to current funeral processes

You can call the helpline on 0800 048 5224 or visit listening ear for more support.

You can also find more support from the National Bereavement Partnership. 

IF YOU NEED TO ARRANGE AN URGENT BURIAL

The service is available from 9am to 11am on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday).

Within working hours please contact the Register Office on 01709 823542 (option 2)

The on-call Registrar for the out of hours burial service can be contacted on 07748142634 or 07717456795 Saturdays or Sundays between the hours of 9am and 1pm only.

The service is not available Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day.