The council has been developing a strategy to make sure high quality bereavement services are produced for years to come.
The absence of strategy has led to several challenges, including limited burial space, deteriorating infrastructure and outdated funding models.
The council’s broader goals also aim to focus on environmentally sustainable practices.
Sheffield council are responsible for managing 16 cemeteries, as well as two crematoria and garden of remembrance across the city.
Approximately 3000 cremations and 800 burials take place annually across Sheffield, specific services such as the burial of cremated remains, purchasing and displaying of memorials and storage of remains also being offered.
Cllr Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council and Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee said:
“This is an issue that impacts on all communities in all parts of the city of all faiths and none.”
The council aims to ensure there is a dignified, consistent, inclusive and accessible offering for all of Sheffield communities.
So far 8 potential cemetery sites have been identified to use for burials.
Councillor Kurtis Crossland said: “I’m confident we’re not going to run out of space. I think we’re going to get some new cemeteries for the city which will set us up for the next few decades.”
The council aims for the strategy to be finished this summer.