What to Do with Ashes in South Yorkshire

Find woodland burial, space scattering of ashes and memorial jewellery in South Yorkshire, from Sheffield to Doncaster and Rotherham.

The Meadow Cemetery

The Meadow Cemetery opened in 2010 at Little Owston in north Doncaster, next to Lady Wood, and is made up of wildflower meadow and native woodland. Both full burial and ashes interment are available, with biodegradable coffins required. It is independently run rather than owned by a funeral group, and is a member of the Association of Natural Burial Grounds, Read more…

Bradfield View Woodland Burial Ground

Bradfield View sits at Stannington on the western edge of Sheffield, looking out over Bradfield and the Peak District moorland beyond. The ground is planted with native trees and wildflowers and left largely to grow on its own rather than being mown and tidied, which is the point for most families who choose it. You can plant a tree as Read more…

Precious In Resin

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Precious In Resin – A Truly Personal Keepsake, Made With Care using hair or ashes human or animal Cherish the ones you love with a deeply meaningful keepsake — a memorial or milestone piece designed to hold precious memories close to your heart. This handcrafted resin necklace preserves a lock of baby’s first haircut, pet fur, a loved one’s hair, Read more…

Teardrops Jewellery and Gifts

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Teardrops Jewellery and Gifts, based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, is a small keepsake company who specialise in creating unique memorial jewellery from uk sourced sterling silver 925 and Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, offering something special for all budgets. We also offer bespoke wedding jewellery made with crushed synthetic bello opal, giving your special day that extra sparkle it truely deseves. Read more…

Aura Flights

Aura Flights is the UK’s leading space burial company, scattering cremation ashes in the stratosphere via high-altitude biodegradable hydrogen balloons. Each passenger’s ashes are carried to 100,000ft in a personal scatter vessel, released in a gentle cascade, then travel the globe for 3–6 months before returning to Earth as rain and snow. A personalised memorial video is included. Private flights Read more…

South Yorkshire mixes busy cities with green countryside, and Sheffield is one of England's greenest cities, with the Peak District on its doorstep. Families here can choose a woodland burial with moorland views, a natural meadow in Doncaster, or something truly different: sending ashes into the edge of space.

Woodland and natural burial

Bradfield View Woodland Burial Ground at Stannington, on the western edge of Sheffield, looks out over Bradfield and the Peak District moorland, and offers memorial tree planting and York stone plaques. The Meadow Cemetery at Little Owston in north Doncaster opened in 2010 next to Lady Wood, and is an independent member of the Association of Natural Burial Grounds. See all eco memorials and woodland burial in South Yorkshire.

Space scattering

Aura Flights in Sheffield scatters ashes in the stratosphere using high-altitude balloons. The ashes are released at around 100,000 feet and travel the globe for months before returning to earth as rain or snow, and a memorial video is included. See all sky and space memorials.

Memorial jewellery

Teardrops Jewellery and Gifts near Doncaster makes memorial jewellery for every budget in silver and stainless steel, and Precious In Resin in Rotherham sets ashes, hair or fur in clear resin necklaces. See all memorial jewellery in South Yorkshire.

Is there a woodland burial ground near Sheffield?

Yes. Bradfield View at Stannington is on the western edge of the city, with views over the Peak District.

Can ashes really be sent into space?

Yes. Aura Flights in Sheffield carries ashes up to around 100,000 feet on a balloon and releases them there, with a video of the flight.

Can I scatter ashes in the Peak District near Sheffield?

Usually yes, but you need permission from whoever owns the land. Much of the moorland is owned by water companies, the National Trust or private estates. Avoid reservoirs. Read our guide to where you can't scatter ashes in the UK for more.

Is there a natural burial ground near Doncaster?

Yes. The Meadow Cemetery at Little Owston is in north Doncaster.