Guide to Funeral Directors in Belfast
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Simply click on a funeral director’s listing to see their profile page, where you can learn more about the funeral services they provide, read customer reviews, and find out how to get in touch to discuss arrangements for your loved one.
How much does a funeral cost in Belfast?
The average cost of a simple funeral in Belfast is £1,918.00. This is relatively high compared to the rest of the UK, but with a reasonably large amount of funeral directors to choose from, you should be able to find one to fit your needs and budget.
How much does cremation and burial cost in Belfast?
The cost of a standard cremation in Belfast is £392.00. We know this because there is only one crematorium in Northern Ireland and it's located in the grounds of the Roselawn Cemetery. The average cost of burial in Belfast is £940.41 making Belfast, and Northern Ireland as a whole, the most affordable place in the UK to be cremated or buried.
Apart from Roselawn, the local council is also responsible for the management of Dundonald, Knockbreda and Belfast City cemeteries, although Roselawn is currently the only cemetery with new burial plots available for purchase.
What do funeral directors in Belfast offer?
The religious demographics of Belfast vary widely by district, but overall around 48% of people living in Belfast identify as Catholic, or were brought up in a Catholic home, according to the 2011 census. Around 42% identify as Protestant or other branches of Christianity. Therefore funeral directors in Northern Ireland may be accustomed to offering funerals to meet the needs of different denominations of Christianity.
Approximately 6% of the city’s population were born outside the UK, the most common of these being people from Poland, China and India, bringing with them a variety of funeral traditions and customs. Check with your funeral director to ensure they can provide for any cultural requirements for your loved one’s funeral service.
The capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, Belfast has been the industrial and economic centre of the country since the 19th century. Belfast is home to over 300,000 people, who are served by over 30 funeral directors, based in funeral homes located across the city.