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

Houston and Williamson Funeral Directors

Part of Funeral Partners, Houston and Williamson Funeral Directors serves County Antrim and the wider area. The team offers attended and unattended funerals.

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Hugh O'Kane and Co Ltd, Belfast
County Antrim

Hugh O'Kane and Co Ltd, Belfast

O'Kane's has served Belfast since 1865, now in its fourth generation. The Glen Road branch joins sites on Donegall Street, Falls Road and Ormeau Road.

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Hugh OKane and Co Ltd
County Antrim

Hugh OKane and Co Ltd

O'Kanes is a fourth-generation family funeral business established in 1865. The Donegall Street branch joins sites on Falls Road and Ormeau Road.

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County Londonderry

J.A. Gormley Funeral Directors

J. A. Gormley has served Maghera and Coleraine since 1841, now run by the sixth generation of the family across more than 180 years.

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James Brown and Sons Funeral Directors, Belfast
County Antrim

James Brown and Sons Funeral Directors, Belfast

James Brown and Sons Funeral Directors, Belfast has served Dundonald since 1904. The team offers prepaid funeral plans and memorials.

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County Antrim

James Brown and Sons Funeral Directors, Newtownabbey

Serving County Antrim since 1904, James Brown and Sons Funeral Directors, Newtownabbey is part of Funeral Partners. The team offers attended and unattended funerals.

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County Antrim

James Henry Funeral Services

James Henry Funeral Services has served Ballymena since 1892. Now a fifth-generation family business, it is affiliated with MCC Funeral Care.

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County Londonderry

James McMullan and Son

James McMullan and Son has served County Londonderry since 1905. Now run by the third generation, the Kilrea office offers pre-paid plans and a 24-hour line.

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County Antrim

James McMullan and Son

James McMullan & Son has served Ballymoney since 1905, now in its third generation of family management, offering live webcam streaming for distant mourners.

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County Down

James Minnis and Son

James Minnis & Son has served Banbridge and County Down since 1970, over 50 years of family stewardship. The firm was a finalist at the 2024 NI Funeral Awards.

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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.