Funeral Directors in County Down

This page lists 10 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors serving County Down, including a mix of independent and family-run firms.

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 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 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.

NAFD
County Down

John Gray & Co Funeral Directors, Holywood

John Gray & Co Funeral Directors, Holywood has served County Down since 1960. The branch offers disabled access and memorials.

NAFD
County Down

John Smith Funeral Directors

John Smith Funeral Directors is an independent, family-run business established in 1945, serving Portaferry and the wider County Down area.

SAIF
County Down

McClure's Funeral Service Ltd - Belfast

McClure's Funeral Service has served Belfast since 1912, run today by the McClure family from Rosetta Road, and holds SAIF and BIFD accreditation.

SAIF
County Down

Melville Morgan Funeral Directors

Melville Morgan has served Belfast and Bangor since 1858. This Clandeboye Road branch is part of Northern Ireland's largest independent funeral service.

NAFD
County Down

Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors

Norman McBriar & Son has served Saintfield and the Newry, Mourne and Down area for generations. Recently modernised premises reflect family investment and growth.

SAIF
County Down

Wilton Funeral Directors, Bangor

Part of Dignity, Wilton Funeral Directors, Bangor serves County Down and the wider area. The team offers 24-hour support.

NAFD

What Does a Funeral Cost in County Down?

Based on the prices County Down's listed funeral directors publish, a direct cremation typically runs from £1,400 to £2,163, averaging around £1,836. For comparison, a fully attended, traditional funeral (funeral director's fees only) typically runs from £1,795 to £3,050, averaging around £2,294. Direct cremation prices are as published by each firm and some include the crematorium fee, while attended funeral figures are the funeral director's own fees only; cemetery, celebrant or minister fees and other third-party costs are separate, so it pays to ask for a full, itemised quote.

Funeral Directors Near County Down

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Frequently Asked Questions

10 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors are currently listed here for County Down.

Yes — the lowest-priced direct cremation listed for County Down is £1,400, among the options available if an attended service isn't needed.

All 10 funeral directors listed in County Down are NAFD or SAIF accredited. A funeral director doesn't need any licence to operate in most of the UK, so NAFD or SAIF membership is one of the more reassuring things to look for.