Antrim and Newtownabbey
If someone has died in the Antrim and Newtownabbey area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.
This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.
Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.
Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.
You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.
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4.3 miles away
“George and Karen dealt with all the details in a sympathetic and professional way and gave our family helpful advice and guidance with all the arrangements, making a difficult time much easier for us all.” — Fionn H.
“They made my Dads funeral everything we wanted it to be and took a lot of the organising and pressure away from us.” — Kerrie M.
4.6 miles away
“The care given to my grandfather from he left the house, to his return a day later. Any request big or small was never overlooked. They made a very difficult time for us absolutely stress free.” — Naomi S.
“Every detail was handled with the utmost respect and sensitivity, allowing us the space to grieve while knowing everything was being taken care of. Your service was exceptional—thoughtful, respectful, and truly comforting.” — Sharon B.
7.7 miles away
“Treated with dignity and respect. Funeral went really well.” — Marc D.
“In a time when other Directors said 'No' because of the COVID restrictions, Stephen McCosh and his marvellous Team made the impossible 'possible' and brought our Mum home for one last time. Their services could not be faulted and their impeccable respect and detail to everything was outstanding. It made our hard time so so much easier.” — Denise S.
8.0 miles away
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“Excellent service, very professional for my mother's funeral. Greatly appreciated.” — Lewis M.
“Cara and the team did an excellent job of arranging my father's funeral. They made the whole process incredibly easy during a difficult time.” — Peter M.
8.5 miles away
“Susan's death was a shock and unexpected and Jean talked us through everything we needed to do and more. Would not have been able to do it without them.” — Karen J.
“After visiting a previous funeral parlour which was quite unprofessional and cold, the professionalism, understanding, empathy and genuine warmth and Love of Christ we were met with could be felt. After our second choice, James Brown & Sons, we knew we did not need to view a third place.” — This W.
8.5 miles away
“Very much a caring respectful service.” — Margaret C.
“Couldn't ask for better service, everyone was very helpful and made it very easy for me.” — Edith M.
9.5 miles away
Meet David, David, David +9
“Thank you so much for looking after my brother Colin James McMurray at this difficult time.” — Brian G.
“Wonderful service, flexibility to visit loved ones and all round professionalism.” — Isabell J.
9.5 miles away
“Very friendly, can't thank you all enough for the support you have given to my family over the last 4 months.” — Natalie F.
“Gemma, June and Ruth made the whole affair easier, would definitely recommend.” — robert m.
9.8 miles away
“They handled our mum's funeral with compassion and dignity. Everything was done to our specification and nothing was too much trouble.” — Jean M.
“Simple things such as when we were getting picked up in the limo, the first thing the driver did was check everyone was OK and if anyone needed a bottle of water. It makes you as the client feel looked after.” — Graeme M.
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