City Road Crematorium
Sheffield · South Yorkshire
Council-run
This crematorium
City Road Crematorium
Sheffield, South Yorkshire · opened 1905
Council-run
Quick answer
City Road Crematorium is a council-run crematorium in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, operated by Sheffield City Council, opened 1905. The standard attended cremation fee is £1,175; unattended cremation £500.
Crematorium details
- Operator
- Sheffield City Council
- Ownership
- Local authority
- Address
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Phone
- Not yet captured
- Not yet captured
- Website
- Visit operator site →
Price source: source page →
Cremation fees
Fees paid to Sheffield City Council. These are third-party charges separate from your funeral director's fee.
| Fee type | Amount | Captured | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard attended cremationStandard attended adult cremation fee captured from the operator page. | £1,175 | 26 May 2026 | link |
| Early-morning slotReduced-fee early or shorter attended service captured from the operator page. | £400 | 26 May 2026 | link |
| Unattended / direct cremationUnattended or direct cremation fee captured from the operator page. | £500 | 26 May 2026 | link |
| Weekend serviceWeekend attended service fee captured from the operator page. | £1,300 | 26 May 2026 | link |
| Scattering of ashesScattering, strewing or interment of ashes fee captured from the operator page. | £820 | 26 May 2026 | link |
| Webcast / livestreamWebcast option captured from the operator page. | £54 | 26 May 2026 | link |
Operators set their own cremation fees and adjust them annually. Verify the latest fee directly with the operator before deciding.
Cremation fees nearby — within 20 miles of City Road Crematorium
City Road Crematorium and other crematoria within 20 miles, sorted by distance. Every fee links to the captured source page and carries a capture date. Crematoria that haven't published a fee type show “—”.
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Cremation fees change annually — operators set them independently of any funeral director. Confirm directly with the operator before deciding.
Service options
Attended serviceAvailable
Unattended / direct cremationAvailable
Early-morning reduced-fee slotAvailable
Weekend serviceAvailable
Webcast / livestreamAvailable
Visual tributeNot stated
- Service length
- Not yet captured
- Chapel capacity
- Not yet captured
Facilities & access
ParkingNot stated
Disabled accessNot stated
ToiletsNot stated
Waiting roomNot stated
Gardens of remembranceNot stated
Funeral director costs near City Road Crematorium
CMA Standardised Price Lists from 31 funeral directors within 8 miles of Sheffield.
- Median direct cremation (FD all-in)
- £1,495
- Direct cremation range
- £1,240–£2,830
- Median attended (FD only)
- £2,740
See the full Sheffield funeral director price comparison →
How we keep this trustworthy
Source
Local figures are calculated from captured CMA Standardised Price Lists from funeral directors in the area. Medians and ranges are labelled separately from estimates and third-party fees.
Freshness
Last data check: 5 May 2026. Based on 31 captured price lists from 46 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles of Sheffield.
Accountability
We do not arrange funerals, sell paid rankings, or accept commission for placement. Corrections are reviewed against the provider’s public price list.
Primary sources
Prices can change and packages differ. Always confirm the current price, what is included, availability, and any third-party costs directly with the funeral director before deciding.
Publisher credentials
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Cremation fee vs funeral director fee
A funeral involving a cremation at City Road Crematorium has two distinct charges. The first is the cremation fee, paid to Sheffield City Council for the cremation itself — this is a third-party disbursement, set by the operator, the same for any funeral director using the site. The second is the funeral director's charge for their professional services, the coffin, the hearse and care of the deceased. The Funeral Cost Index area figures cover the funeral director's charges only, drawn from each provider's published CMA Standardised Price List.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is City Road Crematorium?
City Road Crematorium is in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It is operated by Sheffield City Council.
What is the cremation fee at City Road Crematorium?
The standard attended cremation fee at City Road Crematorium is £1,175 (captured 26 May 2026 from the operator’s published list). Early-morning slots run £400. Unattended cremation £500.
How much is a funeral near City Road Crematorium?
The median attended funeral director's charge in the Sheffield area is £2,740; the median direct cremation runs £1,495. These are funeral director charges only — the cremation fee at City Road Crematorium is paid separately.
Who runs City Road Crematorium?
City Road Crematorium is run by Sheffield City Council. As a council-owned crematorium, its cremation fee is set annually by the local authority. The fee is separate from the funeral director's charge for their services.
Funeral director prices sourced from each provider's published CMA Standardised Price List. Cremation fees are source-linked where shown, with capture dates and notes. Always confirm directly with the funeral director and the crematorium operator before deciding.