After a Death in Derry City and Strabane | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Derry City and Strabane

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Derry City and Strabane 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 Derry City and Strabane

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Adair and Neely Funeral Directors logo

1. Adair and Neely Funeral Directors

9.6 miles away

5
(34 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“As this was my first real family funeral to arrange, Mark and his team's support was fully appreciated with great guidance throughout this difficult period.” — Ryan R.

“The Hughes family would like to thank Mark for all his help, support, professionalism and kindness. It was much appreciated. The service provided was 5 star all through on what was a very difficult time.” — Keith H.

2. W J OBrien and Son Ltd

14.4 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you to Kieran and Noellene for a lovely family friendly service at such a difficult time.” — RICHARD D.

“Gordon is a great asset to them — anything I asked was not a problem, manners were above and beyond. What we didn't know, they did.” — Emmett C.

3. Armstrong Funeral Directors

17.3 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nothing was too much trouble and everything worked smoothly, despite Covid-19 complications.” — Sam H.

“Caring and empathetic, they took care of everything for us, painlessly. I am very grateful and extremely impressed.” — Sam H.

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4. D Watters Funeral Services

25.7 miles away

4.5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The service from D.Watters is exceptional, it is far beyond what one might expect.” — Robin B.

“Every final detail is taken care of to the families wishes and nothing is too much trouble. Really appreciate how they took care of four family funerals over the last seven years.” — Stephen W.

5. J A Gormley Funeral Directors

27.0 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A fantastic personal and professional service.” — Seamy M.

“First class experience from Mickey and Nicky at J. A. Gormley Funeral Directors, thanks for everything you helped with.” — Aidan H.

6. Alfred H Clyde

28.1 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
R Steenson and Son logo

7. R Steenson and Son

28.1 miles away

4.7
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bryan Steenson Bryan Steenson Bryan Steenson Bryan Steenson

Meet Bryan, Bryan, Bryan +5

“Very professional and caring undertaker.” — Elizabeth L.

“Additional thanks for the way our departed loved one was treated — it was truly relieving to see her so peaceful before we said our final goodbye.” — Aleksandra B.

8. McCusker Bros

30.2 miles away

4.7
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“McCusker family done the most amazing job and they are so dignified with the family. I really can't thank them enough — they have also helped other family members through a death of a loved one and I thank you with all my heart.” — donna k.

“Enda and his brothers were absolutely great. They really made our Dad's send off as nice as it could be, even given the circumstances. Real class and dignity.” — Connor W.

Garvins Funeral Service logo

9. Garvins Funeral Service

30.6 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Jordan Kennedy Jordan Kennedy

Meet Jordan, Jordan

“Jordan was both more respectful and more efficient than I could have imagined. The funeral was dignified and yet somehow the arrangements easy. I cannot thank or recommend him enough.” — Paul M.

“He made the entire ordeal more manageable and thought of everything going above and beyond. We couldn't recommend enough.” — Gareth M.

10. McKiernan and Sons

32.3 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Michael McKiernan Michael-óg McKiernan

Meet Eily, Gregory, Michael +1

“So helpful and show so much respect” — PJ M.

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11. James McMullan and Son

32.4 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Family-run independent funeral directors in Kilrea, serving the community with dignity and care since 1905.

12. Hugh Wade and Son

33.1 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1995 Cremation from £1200

“Great team very caring. Professional service highly recommend.” — Jenny D.

“A very professional service from a dedicated family. Could not have asked for a more smooth and better service.” — globemaster67

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    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
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson 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

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell 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

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google