After a Death in Antrim and Newtownabbey | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Antrim and Newtownabbey

Bereavement support & funeral directors

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.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Antrim and Newtownabbey

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Fleming and Cuthbert Funeral Directors logo

1. Fleming and Cuthbert Funeral Directors

4.3 miles away

5
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2395 Cremation

“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.

Bairds of Antrim Funeral Directors logo

2. Bairds of Antrim Funeral Directors

4.6 miles away

5
(105 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jon took care of every detail from start to finish and carried out all of our instructions exactly as requested, making an incredibly difficult time much easier for our family. Nothing was overlooked, and everything was handled with compassion, dignity, and professionalism at all times.” — bayleaf2366

“Anytime we looked to him for help or advice on the day of the funeral, he was there. We are grateful for both his kind and caring professionalism towards our mother, as well as to my sister and I. Thank you so much for supporting us through such a difficult time.” — Helen L.

3. Hugh O'Kane and Co Ltd

6.3 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Stephen McCosh Funeral Director logo

4. Stephen McCosh Funeral Director

7.7 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Treated with dignity and respect. Funeral went really well.” — Marc D.

“Their impeccable respect and detail to everything was outstanding. It made our hard time so so much easier. My family can't praise or thank them enough for all they did.” — Denise S.

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5. Melville and Co Ltd

8.0 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2980 Cremation from £2540
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“Excellent service very professional for my mother's funeral. Greatly appreciated.” — Lewis M.

“Cara and Samuel are a credit to Melville Morgan, nothing was any problem, so professional. This is the third funeral Melville Morgan have done for my family.” — Lewis M.

James Brown and Sons Funeral Directors logo

6. James Brown and Sons Funeral Directors

8.5 miles away

5
(26 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jean was with us through everything both times. She was so kind and attentive, at the same time taking care of all arrangements. It made everything so much easier, having confidence in them and knowing how professional they are.” — Rosie M.

“The professionalism, understanding, empathy and genuine warmth and Love of Christ we were met with could be felt. They put you instantly at ease. A credit to the public and they deserve more praise than what I can think to give them.” — This W.

7. Wilton Funeral Directors

8.5 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“This is the third occasion I have used Wilton Funeral Directors. The service is fantastic and they make the whole process so easy.” — Tim O.

“All the staff were very caring and helpful during the whole process which made it easy for me. You could not ask for a better service.” — Joan T.

Melville and Co Ltd logo

8. Melville and Co Ltd

9.5 miles away

4.9
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2980 Cremation from £2540
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Meet David, David, David +13

“Thank you so much for looking after my brother Colin James McMurray at this difficult time.” — Brian G.

“The staff at the Holywood Road premises are fantastic, really helpful and caring. I appreciate all you have done.” — selene m.

Houston and Williamson Funeral Directors logo

9. Houston and Williamson Funeral Directors

9.5 miles away

5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Great service for both my granda and my auntie, very friendly, can't thank you all enough for the support you have given to my family over the last 4 months.” — Natalie F.

“You understood what we wanted and made the whole process so easy for us. Thanks also for helping us with the choice of minister. The service he delivered was just beautiful. A very caring and unique service from all.” — Lynn P.

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10. Stephen McCosh Funeral Director

9.8 miles away

5
(29 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Gina had every detail dealt with and was always on the other end of the phone with anything we needed — from collection of the body to organising the flowers and service sheets through to the funeral itself. We couldn't ask for any better. Everything was perfect.” — Scott W.

“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 offer a bottle of water. It makes you as the client feel truly looked after. I felt they really looked after my father and helped give him a really great send off.” — Graeme M.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google