Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors

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An independent funeral director in Belfast with a wealth of industry expertise

Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

117 Shankill Road
Belfast
County Antrim
BT13 1FD

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications

About Us

During a very difficult time, Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors will provide a personal and helpful funeral service to fulfil your loved one’s funeral wishes.

With homes located in Shankill Road in Belfast as well as Newtownabbey, Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors is a family-run funeral home that has served Belfast and its surrounding areas since 2014.

Stephen McCosh and his team of dedicated staff help bereaved families throughout the process of arranging a loved one’s funeral with flexibility and compassion, and require no deposit to do so. Its state of the art facilities ensure quality and care while looking after your loved one.

This Belfast funeral home has its own chapel of rest and free off-street parking for visitors. It is also able to offer a brand new fleet of Mercedes hearses, limousines and a horse and carriage for your transport requirements.

In addition to this, Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors hold diplomas from the National Association of Funeral Directors, and the British Institute of Funeral Directors, making it a highly-qualified funeral home.They also offer competitive pre-paid funeral plans, and a wide selection of memorials.

Contact Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors today for support in planning a funeral that’s right for your loved one and family.

Latest Obituaries

Thomas Benjamin (Benny)   Rainey

Thomas Benjamin (Benny) Rainey

Apr 1943 - Aug 2026

Susan   Simpson

Susan Simpson

May 1950 - Aug 2026

June   Cinnamond

June Cinnamond

Oct 1956 - Aug 2026

John   Finlay

John Finlay

Feb 1946 - Aug 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Families frequently praise the care and compassion shown throughout the funeral arrangement process, noting that staff members took time to listen to their wishes, explained each step clearly, and provided steady support during an overwhelming time. Many describe feeling that their loved one was treated with genuine dignity and respect, both in preparation and during the service itself, with nothing feeling rushed or impersonal.

Communication is consistently mentioned as a strength, with families appreciating that they were kept informed at every stage and that staff remained available to answer questions and address concerns, no matter how small. Several also note the personal touches that mattered most—thoughtful gestures like providing refreshments, helping with details families had overlooked, or accommodating specific wishes that made the day feel tailored to their loved one.

On the day of the funeral, families emphasise how the professionalism and organisation of staff made a difficult experience more manageable, allowing them to focus on grieving rather than worrying about logistics. Many express particular gratitude for how the team helped ease the weight of responsibility at a time when they felt lost or unsure of what to do.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Nicola Davies 16th Aug 2026

    Very professional especially marcus and Brandon and gina. They looked after all our needs great support.x

  • 5 George Cinnamond 16th Aug 2026

    Very dignified and approachable.

  • 5 Frances Gaynor 5th Aug 2026

    Outstanding services

  • 5 Stephen Andrews 4th Aug 2026

    Could not thank the staff at Stephen Mccosh enough from start to finish you guys took care of everything ❤️

  • 5 Lorraine Pickup 2nd Aug 2026

    From the moment we went into Stephen McCosh funeral Directors on the Shankill Road we were welcomed with sympathy and kindness from the Receptionist and Gina our funeral organiser who guided us through the funeral arrangements and any other enquiries we had.The decicated team on the day of the funeral made sure everything went to plan with professionalism and respect.We would highly recommend them and can't thank them enough for their help at this sad time

  • 5 Sharon Trotter 16th Jul 2026

    Big massive thankyou to the staff on the arrangements of funeral to the day of funeral dedicated staff showing care on the day throughout at the church and also crematorium big thankyou to all who looked after the coffin and such dedication king regards sharon

  • 5 Alison McBride 15th Jul 2026

    I cannot praise the team at Stephen McCosh enough. Liana and Mark showed compassion and were very professional taking the stress out of arranging my dad's funeral on our behalf.

  • 5 Donna Jenkins 14th Jul 2026

    The people there were fantastic, Gina and Marcus were great sorting everything out for me after the loss of my mummy and she looked beautiful when we received her home for the final goodbye, they done a wonderful job

  • 5 Laura watson 12th Jul 2026

    Very friendly, considerate, and professional. 

  • 5 Lydia Tees 6th Jul 2026

    Just like to say thank you,yous are all amazing 

  • 5 Ronald Black 27th Jun 2026

    Very Professional and Passionate.

  • 5 Colin Dalton 26th Jun 2026

    A very professional and efficient service from start to finish. I would highly recommend.

  • 5 Alana Haddock 21st Jun 2026

    Want to thank you all for the beautiful funeral services you provided for my mother from start to finish use were excellent all the staff were wonderful. So thank you from us. Kind regards Alana Haddock 

  • 5 Anne Allen 20th Jun 2026

    Without your help organising our mums funeral im not sure we could have gotten it done so thank you so much it was greatly appreciated thank you so much for the compassion to us as a family and the dignity you give mum
    Many thanks
    Anne

  • 5 Angela Hegarty 13th Jun 2026

    McCosh were amazing looked after us & I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Karen McCusker 2nd Jun 2026

    Stephen mccosh funeral services were impeccable we felt safe and happy with there services our fear dad Hugh King was looked after with dignity and loving help to all his family ,thsnkyou

  • 5 Anna Dean 1st Jun 2026

    We as a family cannot speak highly enough of the services provided by Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors before and after the death of our brother.
    The level of professionalism from every member of staff was second to none.
    Naturally the day of the funeral was extremely difficult but the staff ensured everything went smoothly and were organised right down to the very last detail.
    As a family we are very grateful and would highly recommend them to anyone needing their services in the future.

  • 5 Robert Wright 1st Jun 2026

    First class service from start to finish very highly recommend Stephen McCosh and his team very much appreciated for everything they done

  • 5 Eileen Gillen 25th May 2026

    Thank you for everything you done for my mother it was perfect. Your help the service the flowers everything. As a family we are very thankful for your help.

  • 5 Victoria Harris 22nd May 2026

    The staff are all amazing made a very hard time more easier with there professionalism can't thank them enough for everything ❤️

  • 5 David Holmes 17th May 2026

    Stephen mccosh has delt with alot of my family funerals and I can honestly say I wouldn't trust their care with anyone else totally professional with that personal touch

  • 5 William Flanagan 12th May 2026

    The family were very pleased with the whole service we received for our mother's funeral. Thanks again

  • 5 Jim Whiteside 12th May 2026

    My mum funeral was in Stephens hands and I have to say every members of staff was amazing from start to finish. I really appreciated them staying open for my brother to see mum. In a very difficult time they made us feel as comfortable as can be.
    Thank you very much.Jim

  • 4 John Dickson 3rd May 2026

    I found Lynsey from McCosh Funeral Directors to be very professional in the way she helped our family organise our love ones Funeral
    She was always available to answer any questions our family may have had

    The service McCosh provided was excellent as this was the second time my family has used them to lay our love ones to rest
    I would highly recommend them to help you in your hour of need
    Excellent Funeral Directors

  • 5 Michael Russell 30th Apr 2026

    Amazing service by Mark ,Gina & all the staff can't thank you enough the Russell family

Address
117 Shankill Road
Belfast
County Antrim
BT13 1FD

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications

Latest Verified Reviews

Nicola Davies 16th Aug 2026

Very professional especially marcus and Brandon and gina. They looked after all our needs great support.x

George Cinnamond 16th Aug 2026

Very dignified and approachable.

Frances Gaynor 5th Aug 2026

Outstanding services

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