Hathaway Funeral Directors

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An Independent Family Funeral Directors in Doncaster, whose services are available to families across the South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and Gainsborough areas.

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Lee Gale 4th Jul 2025

The absolute right choice for us was Hathaways. Superb every step of the way. Horrible to say... but they'll be getting our business again. Hopefully not for a few years yet though. 

Emma Carey-Topping 12th May 2025

Genuinely could not recommend Hathaway funeral directors enough. They have been so supportive, patient and empathetic from the first telephone call I made to them, right through to the actual funeral and after. They provide a service- however they do this with such understanding and compassion.  They explain all options available and at no point did I feel pressured into purchasing anything I didn’t want.  I always felt I could contact them at anytime, if I felt I had a question or I wanted to change something. 

Lesley Crookes 3rd Mar 2025

It takes a special person to be an undertaker and Rachel at Hathaways is that special person. She’s so kind and caring yet still so professional. Nothing is too much trouble for her. I can’t thank her enough for looking after my mum after her passing but also looking after us as a grieving family too.  Also thank you to Dave and the other gentleman (sorry I didn’t get his name) who treated my mum with the dignity she deserved when they collected her and the compassion they showed me too.  I would highly recommend Hathaways funeral directors to anyone in the sad circumstances of losing a loved one. 

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

73 Scrooby Road
Bircotes
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN11 8JN

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

Hathaway Funeral Directors are an Independent Family Funeral Directors in Doncaster, whose services are available to families across the South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and Gainsborough areas.

Run by a small, family team in the heart of Doncaster, Hathaway Funeral Directors will make you feel welcome, and do their absolute best to help you plan the perfect goodbye. The compassionate staff have experience in every type of funeral, from traditional religious services, to modern celebrations of life. The team also offers repatriation services from around the world.

The funeral home in Doncaster contains a private arrangement room where funeral arrangements can be discussed in comfort. There are also two chapels of rest, so that you can say goodbye to your loved one either by yourself, or with your family and friends in peace.

The home is open from 8:30am - 6pm Monday to Friday, and you can contact Hathaway Funeral Directors at any time of the day or night by phone, and a member of the family will be there to help you.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Lee Gale 4th Jul 2025

    The absolute right choice for us was Hathaways. Superb every step of the way. Horrible to say... but they'll be getting our business again. Hopefully not for a few years yet though. 

  • 5 Emma Carey-Topping 12th May 2025

    Genuinely could not recommend Hathaway funeral directors enough. They have been so supportive, patient and empathetic from the first telephone call I made to them, right through to the actual funeral and after. They provide a service- however they do this with such understanding and compassion. 
    They explain all options available and at no point did I feel pressured into purchasing anything I didn’t want. 
    I always felt I could contact them at anytime, if I felt I had a question or I wanted to change something. 

  • 5 Lesley Crookes 3rd Mar 2025

    It takes a special person to be an undertaker and Rachel at Hathaways is that special person. She’s so kind and caring yet still so professional. Nothing is too much trouble for her. I can’t thank her enough for looking after my mum after her passing but also looking after us as a grieving family too. 
    Also thank you to Dave and the other gentleman (sorry I didn’t get his name) who treated my mum with the dignity she deserved when they collected her and the compassion they showed me too. 
    I would highly recommend Hathaways funeral directors to anyone in the sad circumstances of losing a loved one. 

  • 5 Jayne Jones 3rd Feb 2025

    Nothing was too much trouble the staff were very kind , supportive and professional.
    At a time when your world has come crashing down they were compassionate and friendly.
    A special thanks to Rachael who organised everything seamlessly and exactly as we wished.

  • 5 Andrew Hartley 24th Jan 2025

    Cannot thank Rachel at Hathaway enough, from start to finish and after she has been unbelievable. 

  • 5 Steven Hoyle 7th Dec 2024

    Exceptional.
    The care, attention to detail and service .
    Can not thank them enough.
    They really do go above and beyond .
    Thank-you.

  • 5 Sally Coleman 17th Nov 2024

    From start to finish the team at Hathaways were amazing. Professional and very very caring. Nothing was too much trouble and they went above and beyond in every aspect. The whole process was smooth and exactly what we, as a family, asked for. Thankyou so much 🩷

  • 5 Maisie Hague 7th Oct 2024

    The Team at Hathaway were so helpful from start to finish and we couldn’t have asked for more support! Was a great experience! 

  • 5 Richard Johnson 1st Aug 2024

    Thankyou so much Rachel.
    Compassionate and very friendly.
    Would recommend to anybody.

  • 5 Denis Morgan 28th Jun 2024

    We cannot praise the staff at Hathaway’s high enough.
    The care and professionalism they provided to both my Dad and our family has been first rate.
    Their friendly approach, and helpful suggestions made the journey so much easier.
    I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone suffering a bereavement.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Victoria Elliott 8th Jun 2024

    Hathaway’s are exceptional in every way. The care and compassion they provide cannot be matched. Nothing is too much trouble and the little extras they do are so meaningful. Thank you so much 

  • 5 Julie Dudley 20th May 2024

    Fantastic service all the way,the care and compassion shown by all the staff was outstanding and rachel was amazing

  • 5 Michael Cheetham 12th Oct 2023

    The service we received was above and beyond.
    Both Tom, Rachel and all the team were so kind and caring throughout. Going the extra mile with their care and service making sure extra touches were added around our mum's love of gardening.
    Would definitely recommend.

  • 5 Sandra Parker 1st Oct 2023

    We couldn't have wished for better service both Rachells were so caring quite a few said it was best service they had been to all the family can't thank you enough xxx

  • 5 Melvyn Buckfield 29th Sep 2023

    They were very friendly and did my wife proud they did everything from start to finish I would recommend them to any body 

  • 5 Anne Reynoldson 14th Aug 2023

    I cannot thank Hathaway's enough for the excellent service from start to finish. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing there services.

  • 5 Chris Robinson 24th Jul 2023

    It was delivered to us as a family in such a delicate and affectionate manner 

  • 5 Julie Cubbin 22nd May 2023

    Very professional service received via Rachel who was so lovely, nothing was too much trouble with the added touch of compassion & very caring. Would highly recommend every member of staff we have ever had dealings with from Hathaways. Did our Dad's funeral 18 months ago & recently our Mum's. Thank you all so much for your care & compassion Julie & Shaun.

  • 5 Angela Clegg 26th Dec 2022

    From the first contact, through to the final stages they were very compassionate and caring.  I would have no hesitation in recommending.  They talked us through the whole process, step by step.

  • 5 Ada Uchegbu 1st Nov 2022

    Hatheaway funeral is one of the best in South Yorkshire if you want a personalised service that you make you and your family feel at home then I recommend their service. I and my family were treated with so much respect and my deceased husband was well looked after.Thank you so much 

  • 5 Nicole McGonigle 25th Sep 2022

    What can I say I had a very difficult situation due to my mother in law as me and my husband were separated they handled this with dignity and respect at all times. The staff are lovely and supportive and I went for a coffin with a football image on Tom found one that was perfect. I'm now in the process of sorting somthing out for me and when it's time to say goodbye to my parents they will be my o my choice. Even the funeral home is set out nice. I can not thank them enough for how I was helped from walking in the door and bursting into tears to the funeral day once again thank you from the bottom of my heart you made a bad arkward situation turn into an amazing lovy day.

  • 5 Dennis Morgan 18th Sep 2022

    Tom from Hathaways was first class is dealing with my mums funeral. I have no hesitation in recommending his services to any grieving families. A job extremely well done. Thank You.

  • 5 Michael Cheetham 22nd Aug 2022

    The team at Hathaway's were perfect in supporting me to arrange my mum's funeral. Nothing was too much trouble for them. I can't thank them enough for making a difficult time so much easier to bear. Would highly recommend. Thank you Tom, Rachel, Sarah, Dave and the rest of the team.

  • 5 Jennifer Bean 15th Aug 2022

    From start to finish the service, and attention to detail has been impeccable. Sincere thanks to Tom, Sarah and the team. You allowed dignity and care throughout this very sad chapter

  • 5 Sarah Gwinnell 4th Jul 2022

    All the staff are very friendly and made our very difficult time a little more easier Tom went above and beyond for my family. I would recommend these guys a++

Address
73 Scrooby Road
Bircotes
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN11 8JN

Open map

Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Lee Gale 4th Jul 2025

The absolute right choice for us was Hathaways. Superb every step of the way. Horrible to say... but they'll be getting our business again. Hopefully not for a few years yet though. 

Emma Carey-Topping 12th May 2025

Genuinely could not recommend Hathaway funeral directors enough. They have been so supportive, patient and empathetic from the first telephone call I made to them, right through to the actual funeral and after. They provide a service- however they do this with such understanding and compassion.  They explain all options available and at no point did I feel pressured into purchasing anything I didn’t want.  I always felt I could contact them at anytime, if I felt I had a question or I wanted to change something. 

Lesley Crookes 3rd Mar 2025

It takes a special person to be an undertaker and Rachel at Hathaways is that special person. She’s so kind and caring yet still so professional. Nothing is too much trouble for her. I can’t thank her enough for looking after my mum after her passing but also looking after us as a grieving family too.  Also thank you to Dave and the other gentleman (sorry I didn’t get his name) who treated my mum with the dignity she deserved when they collected her and the compassion they showed me too.  I would highly recommend Hathaways funeral directors to anyone in the sad circumstances of losing a loved one. 

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