Memoria Doncaster and South Yorkshire Memorial Park and Crematorium

About Us

Memoria Doncaster & South Yorkshire Memorial Park & Crematorium provides a modern, peaceful and welcoming setting for cremation and memorial services.

Located opposite Armthorpe Lane on Barnby Dun, the crematorium opened in 2023 and has been thoughtfully designed to offer families a tranquil environment in which to remember and celebrate the life of someone special.

Set within attractive countryside surroundings, the memorial park features a beautifully landscaped Garden of Remembrance, crafted exclusively from British stone to complement the natural landscape. The grounds provide a peaceful place for reflection and remembrance, allowing families to return and spend time remembering their loved ones.

At the heart of the facility is a contemporary chapel, designed with comfort and tranquillity in mind. A large picture window provides lovely views across the surrounding countryside, while the subtle use of colour and comfortable furnishings creates a calm and serene atmosphere.

The chapel can accommodate up to 100 seated mourners, with additional capacity available through the use of the foyer, providing seating and standing space for approximately 200 people. For larger gatherings, the service can also be relayed outside beneath the covered entrance area, allowing services to accommodate more than 400 people across the site. Ample, well-laid-out parking is available for approximately 100 vehicles.

Memoria Doncaster places particular importance on ensuring that every family receives the time, privacy and consideration they deserve. In keeping with Memoria's approach to funeral services, bookings are generally arranged in one-hour intervals, with the option to extend the time when required. This allows families to have a more personal and unhurried experience, with time for the service itself, offering condolences and saying their final goodbyes.

The chapel is equipped with a range of facilities to help families create a meaningful and personalised tribute. These include an advanced Obitus music and webcast system, offering an extensive selection of musical choices, as well as an organ for live accompaniment. Two large television screens can display photographic tributes or pre-recorded eulogies, while a hearing loop and public address system help ensure that everyone can participate in the service.

Families can also take advantage of complimentary projected imagery and coloured committal lighting, providing further opportunities to personalise the ceremony and reflect the personality, interests and life of the person being remembered.

For friends and relatives unable to attend in person, webcam and webcast facilities allow the service to be viewed remotely. Recordings of services can also be arranged in a choice of formats, providing a lasting opportunity to revisit and share those important memories.

Beyond the cremation service itself, Memoria Doncaster & South Yorkshire Memorial Park & Crematorium offers a variety of memorialisation options within its Garden of Remembrance. These provide families with different ways to commemorate their loved ones and create a lasting place of remembrance within the peaceful grounds.

Whether families are arranging a traditional religious ceremony or a more contemporary celebration of life, Memoria Doncaster aims to provide a caring, respectful and accommodating environment. Its combination of modern facilities, beautiful surroundings and emphasis on privacy and personal choice makes it a thoughtful setting for families wishing to pay their respects and celebrate a life well lived.