Northern Ireland

We list 45 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors serving Northern Ireland — mostly independent, family-run businesses rather than branches of the larger UK-wide chains.

County Antrim

Bobby Morrison Funeral Director

Bobby Morrison Funeral Directors was founded in Lisburn in 1987, joining the Melville Morgan group (roots to 1858) in 2011. Runs a fleet of Jaguar limousines.

NAFD
County Tyrone

Dereck Marshall and Sons Funeral Directors, Dungannon

Dereck Marshall and Sons is Dungannon's only independent, fully licensed funeral director, with Dereck's 35-plus years joined by sons Simon and Gary.

SAIF
County Antrim

Dominick Healy and Sons Ltd

Dominick Healy & Sons has served West Belfast's Falls Road since 1967. Now run by fourth-generation sisters Eileen and Colette Healy, members of IAFD and NAFD.

NAFD
County Down

Douglas Funeral Directors

Douglas Funeral Directors has served Ballynahinch for nearly a century, from the area's only purpose-built funeral home, seating over 140.

NAFD
County Antrim

Elwood & Capper Ltd, Dunmurry

Elwood & Capper is an independent funeral director and memorial mason in Dunmurry, Belfast, founded in 2005 by Brian Elwood and David Capper.

SAIF
County Londonderry

Garvins Funeral Service

Garvins Funeral Service has served Magherafelt and Mid Ulster for generations. The NAFD member's purpose-built premises include three viewing rooms.

NAFD
County Down

George Preston Funeral Directors

George Preston has served the Newry area for around 70 years. The family-owned firm on Main Street, Bessbrook, is an NAFD member offering 24-hour care.

NAFD
County Down

Gilmore Funeral Directors Ltd

Gilmore Funeral Directors is a third-generation, family-owned funeral home in Comber, County Down, founded in 1987 and named Funeral Director of the Year 2024.

SAIF
County Antrim

Healy Brothers Ltd

Healy Brothers has over 85 years' history in west Belfast, founded by Sean Healy, who now runs it with his sister Eileen from two funeral homes.

NAFD
County Tyrone

Holmes of Dungannon

Holmes of Dungannon has served County Tyrone since 1946, over 75 years of care, recently returned to family ownership and running an all-Jaguar fleet.

NAFD

What Does a Funeral Cost in Northern Ireland?

Based on the price lists published by the funeral directors listed here, a direct cremation in Northern Ireland averages around £1,850, with most firms charging between £1,440 and £2,170. A fully attended, traditional funeral (funeral director's fees only) averages around £2,350, with most between £1,920 and £2,950. Crematorium or cemetery fees and any payment to a minister or celebrant are charged on top of these figures, not included in them — ask each funeral director for a full breakdown of what is and isn't covered before deciding.

Where We Cover in Northern Ireland

We currently list funeral directors across County Antrim, County Armagh, County Down, County Fermanagh, County Londonderry and County Tyrone — use the search above to find one near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 45 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors listed here across Northern Ireland — predominantly independent, family-run firms, with far fewer branches of the large UK-wide chains than you'll find in England or Scotland.

Across Northern Ireland, a direct cremation averages around £1,850, while a fully attended, traditional funeral averages around £2,350 for the funeral director's own fees. Exact pricing depends heavily on location and the funeral director chosen, so it's worth comparing a few quotes.

Funeral directing in Northern Ireland, as across most of the UK, isn't a licensed profession. NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) and SAIF (National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors) are the two main trade bodies whose members agree to follow a code of practice and offer a formal complaints route, giving families a way to check a funeral director's standards before committing.

Northern Ireland has its own Funeral Expenses Payment, administered by the Department for Communities rather than the UK's Department for Work and Pensions, though the scheme closely mirrors the version used in England and Wales. It's means-tested, so it's worth checking your eligibility via nidirect before the funeral is arranged, if possible.

Listings here are currently organised by county — County Antrim, County Armagh, County Down, County Fermanagh, County Londonderry and County Tyrone — rather than by individual town. Use the search bar above with your town or postcode to find funeral directors serving your specific area.