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 used his funeral home which was absolutely beautiful. And because of the pandemic a few things had to be changed but again he dealt with this to the best of his ability.” — 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
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6. 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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7. 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. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” — rab d.

8. 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. For myself and my family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” — rab d.

McAlinden & Murtagh Funeral Directors logo

9. McAlinden & Murtagh Funeral Directors

19.4 miles away

4.8
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Louise and her companions redesigned a memorial plaque for my son's grave. Great sympathetic service, and a wonderful result.” — kealansma

“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.

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10. Joseph Poots and Son Funeral Directors

19.4 miles away

4.8
(27 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.” — Julie M.

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

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11. Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors

20.4 miles away

4.8
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“The service received from everyone at Ronnie Thompson's was exceptional, dignified and respectful at all times.” — Michael P.

“Such respect and honour with just the right amount of humour. We'll always be grateful.” — Michael B.

12. Bobby Morrison Funeral Director

20.4 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you so much for your help regarding arranging flowers for Graham Palmer. Your kindness much appreciated.” — Liz M.

“Thank you so much for your help regarding arranging flowers for Graham Palmer. Your kindness much appreciated. Liz and Peter” — Liz 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