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
(33 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I had to make several requests via telephone and everything was done to ensure it was done correctly. I just want to thank them all.” — Jan S.

“Colin Glenn was professional and caring as he visited our home today. An outstanding service also to Wynne the manager for his professional work.” — Kingsley B.

2. W J OBrien and Son Ltd

14.4 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“Gordon is a great asset to them — any thing I asked was not a problem to them, very professional at their job and 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.” — 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

4.5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bryan Steenson Bryan Steenson Carole Steenson Carole Steenson

Meet Bryan, Bryan, Carole +1

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

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

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. They have also helped other family members through a death of a loved one and I thank you with all my heart.” — donna k.

“They really made our Dad's send off as nice as it could be, even given the circumstances. Real class and dignity. Thanks so much again guys for helping us through the whole funeral process.” — Connor W.

Garvins Funeral Service logo

9. Garvins Funeral Service

30.6 miles away

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

Meet Jordan, Jordan

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

“Jordan was there for us during the extremely tough time of the loss of our dear Mother. He 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.

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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James McMullan and Son logo

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

“Family funeral directors. 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

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google