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Rose Hill Crematorium was opened for cremations on Monday 10th October 1960.

The Crematorium occupies a site of 4.10 hectares on the outskirts of Doncaster Centre, approximately 3.5 miles from the Town Centre.

A variety of wildlife can quite often be seen including rabbits, squirrels, foxes and woodpeckers.

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council is also responsible for 12 other cemeteries in the borough:-

Arksey New Old Station Road, Arksey, Doncaster
Askern Campsall Road, Askern, Doncaster
Campsall Ryecroft Road, Campsall, Doncaster
Conisbrough (Chapel) Sheffield Road, Conisbrough, Doncaster
Denaby Tickhill Square, Denaby, Doncaster
Doncaster Old Carr Lane, Doncaster
Mexborough(Chapel) Cemetery Road, Mexborough, Doncaster
Redhouse Redhouse Lane, Adwick Le Street, Doncaster
Rossington Wadworth Lane, Rossington, Doncaster
Warmsworth Guest Lane, Warmsworth, Doncaster
Windmill Balk Windmill Balk Lane, Woodlands, Doncaster

All records for these Cemeteries are kept at the Rose Hill Office with the exception of Doncaster Old Cemetery whose records are being held by the Archives Department, King Edward Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 0NA, Telephone Number 01302 859811.

Office Enquiries for all Cemeteries:

Monday 8:45am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 12.30pm

(The office is closed on Bank Holidays)

Telephone Number: 01302 535191

Opening Times for all Cemeteries (listed on last page)

Summer Time Hours (May to September), 8:30am - 8:00pm
Winter Time Hours (October to April), 8:30am - 5:00pm

There is pedestrian access at all times.

Facilities Available at Rose Hill Crematorium

Car Park

Can accommodate up to 76 spaces

Waiting Room

With complimentary beverages available.

Chapel

Can seat up to 80 people and standing area for approximately 70. Outside speakers are available for very large funerals. Service Books are available at all times but individual song sheets are only available on request. Service Braile books are also available on request. There is an organ available to use, however arrangements for the organist have to be made in advance with your Funeral Director.

Toilets

Situated in the waiting room and the exit of the Crematorium Building.

Music

There is a wide range of music available which includes choices from the crematorium own selection of compact disc’s. Own music can be played on request preferably compact disc, however, tapes can be played if necessary.

Disabled Facilities

There are several spaces allocated in the car park with easy access into the Crematorium Building.There are facilities available at the Crematorium and Rose Hill Cemetery Chapel.
Searches Members of public may inspect through the records held at the crematorium within office opening hours.

Visits

Anyone wishing to view the facilities may do so, we actively encourage visitors.

C.C.T.V

For your safety and security CCTV Cameras are in operation within the crematorium car park.