After a Death in Newry Mourne and Down | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Newry Mourne and Down

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Newry Mourne and Down 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 Newry Mourne and Down

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Charles Digney and Sons Funeral Directors logo

1. Charles Digney and Sons Funeral Directors

9.3 miles away

4.2
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Totally professional but caring and no request too difficult. It's a very stressful time but made all the easier by this undertaker.” — Paul G.

“The Digney Family provided a professional, supportive and very caring service to all our family during a most difficult and sad time when our lovely Mum passed away.” — Maeve C.

2. Paul McEvoy Funeral Directors

9.4 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We cannot praise them high enough. We used his funeral home which was absolutely beautiful.” — L C.

“I have never been to such a beautiful funeral. The burial was so tastefully done. Credit to you all.” — jayne d.

3. James Minnis and Son

10.8 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

4. Charles Digney and Sons Funeral Directors

11.0 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

5. George Preston Funeral Directors

11.2 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Douglas Funeral Directors logo

6. Douglas Funeral Directors

15.4 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bill Reid Bill Reid David Jess

Meet Bill, Bill, David +3

“Kind, caring, and compassionate at every turn. Outstanding service from start to finish.” — J B.

“From the first point of contact to the last, they have gone above and beyond, and dealt with everything so kindly, so gently, so thoroughly and so professionally.” — Caroline S.

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7. Seamus Fitzsimons

18.0 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service well worth 5+ stars” — Rosie M.

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8. Malcomsons Funeral Services Ltd

18.9 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jack and Margaret are very helpful.” — Stephen M.

“Words don't do justice for all you do for people in their times of grief. The way you look after everything in terms of funerals, guidance, and looking after them. For myself and my family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” — rab d.

9. John McLearnon and Son

19.3 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jack and Margaret are very helpful.” — Stephen M.

“Words don't do justice for all you do for people in their times of grief. The way you look after everything in terms of funerals, guidance, and looking after them. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” — rab d.

McAlinden & Murtagh Funeral Directors logo

10. McAlinden & Murtagh Funeral Directors

19.4 miles away

4.8
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Louise, Francie and Mary have really made this difficult time a little easier. We had a long emotional journey to make from Australia while dealing with the loss of our dearest mum.” — Edel G.

“Louise handled our mother's funeral with such professionalism, dignity and care. We will be eternally grateful for this incredible service during such a turbulent time for our heartbroken family.” — Conleth K.

Joseph Poots and Son Funeral Directors logo

11. Joseph Poots and Son Funeral Directors

19.4 miles away

4.8
(26 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A Special thanks must go to Lisa, Mark and Cyril for all their professional care — they are a credit to this funeral directors. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The empathy, care and understanding during this very sad time in our lives was greatly appreciated by all family members.” — Julie M.

“Josh was very compassionate on our initial meeting helping me through the process. Both Josh and Cyril made sure that my family and I understood exactly what was happening and everything moved smoothly.” — Joanne R.

Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors logo

12. Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors

20.4 miles away

4.8
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bill Reid Bill Reid

Meet Bill, Bill

“From the start David was respectful and understanding, giving us time to make decisions. The directors followed our wishes.” — Margaret C.

“Thank you so very much to John and all the staff for helping our family through the passing of our beautiful Mum. Such respect and honour with just the right amount of humour. We'll always be grateful.” — Michael B.

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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