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
(100 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

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.

“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.

Melville and Co Ltd logo

5. Melville and Co Ltd

8.0 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2980 Cremation from £2540
David Dunlop David Dunlop David Dunlop Nick Berryman

Meet David, David, David +9

“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.

James Brown and Sons Funeral Directors logo

6. James Brown and Sons Funeral Directors

8.5 miles away

5
(25 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

7. Wilton Funeral Directors

8.5 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

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
David Dunlop David Dunlop David Dunlop Nick Berryman

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.

Houston and Williamson Funeral Directors logo

9. Houston and Williamson Funeral Directors

9.5 miles away

5
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

Stephen McCosh Funeral Director logo

10. Stephen McCosh Funeral Director

9.8 miles away

5
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They handled our mum Jean Ross's funeral with compassion and dignity. Everything was done to our specification and nothing was too much trouble.” — Jean M.

“From my very first call at 4am to setting up the appointment then meeting, such nice nice caring people. Gina was fantastic. Thank you all so much for giving him the send off we talked about, it was perfect.” — Debbie W.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

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    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
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    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    Recently had to use for my FinL funeral. The service from first walking through the door to final email was faultless. Kate looked after us and him beautifully, navigated us throu…

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    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
    5

    I cannot thank the team enough for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they treated our family with ge…

    Katie via Google
    5

    From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful sugge…

    Mike Cox via Google
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    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    I would unreservedly recommend Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for their services. During the recent heartbreaking loss of our beloved mam, we were dealt with with the utmost respec…

    Linda Wind via Google
    5

    I cannot rate the service we received more highly. Cathy Houghton is a credit to the Co op, Rowner and her profession. She treated my brothers and I with kindness, empathy and mad…

    Michael Richardson via Google