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

Gary Charles   Jackson

Gary Charles Jackson

Nov 1960 - Nov 2026

Caroline (Carol)   Lindores

Caroline (Carol) Lindores

Sep 1942 - Nov 2026

Dennis   Spiers

Dennis Spiers

Jan 1954 - Oct 2026

Brian (Chief)   Hands

Brian (Chief) Hands

Mar 1964 - Oct 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families describe receiving consistent support and reassurance from staff throughout the entire process, from the first phone call through to the funeral service itself. Families often mention that staff answered questions promptly, kept them informed at every stage, and made themselves available when needed, which helped reduce stress during a difficult time.

Families repeatedly emphasize the care and dignity shown to their loved ones before and during the service. Many note that staff handled arrangements meticulously, attended to personal touches and specific requests, and ensured the funeral reflected what the deceased would have wanted, contributing to a sense that their relative received a respectful send-off.

Several families mention the personal warmth alongside professionalism as what distinguished their experience. They describe staff as compassionate and genuinely kind rather than merely transactional, and note that this human element—combined with efficient organization of practical details—made an overwhelming time more manageable.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Anne Ross 7th Nov 2026

    Thanyou so much for everything you done brilliant service from start to finish thankyou again

  • 5 William Hands 6th Nov 2026

    Once again Stephens staff have been fantastic from start to finish they are all an assett to stephen and his business nothing is too much and there always there at the other end of phone when needed.

  • 5 Amanda Kennedy 5th Nov 2026

    Absolutely first class from the first point of contact..They put are family at ease took care of everything..took a lot of pressure off us at our families lowest point ..every request was taken care of..a special thank you to Gina for all her help and guidance ..overall a first class service I would certainly not hesitate to recommend this company and their associates for what they did for our family was above and beyond our expectations and for that we are eternally grateful from the Kennedy family thank you.

  • 5 Lorene Davidson 1st Nov 2026

    Gina wa absolutely amazing, so kind and helpful in a stressful situation I cannot thank her enough for her time and patience with us.

  • 5 Graham Bell 1st Nov 2026

    Stephen & His team buried our son just 3 days ago.

    We could not have asked for a better send of that our son recieved.

    From the start to the final end the staff were with us throughout our difficult and heart breaking journey.

    We can never thank the staff enough at Stephen Mccosh funeral directors.

  • 5 Tracy Blaine 27th Oct 2026

    What can I say 
    The care our family had from start to the final day was outstanding and above excellent 
    The staff from the receptionist right down to the drivers was a first class service 
    I would highly recommend McCosh funeral directors to any family at their time of sorrow 

  • 5 Simon Gray 19th Oct 2026

    Cannot speak highly enough about Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors. From the first phone call they were extremely welcoming, professional and understanding. Every single person we dealt with was superb. I would have no hesitation in recommending them. Special thanks to the guys in the Limo who looked after my father, they were amazing throughout. Always explaining what was happening what they were doing and what was coming next. 
    So thank you.

  • 5 Trevor McCullough 17th Oct 2026

    Very pleased with the service and kindness given to the family at this sad time

    With thanks Trevor and family

  • 5 Arlene Bates 17th Oct 2026

    Thank you so much for everything you all done for my mum. From the first phone i made to yourselves and throughout the next coming days, You all were amazing. You all helped us give our mum the send off she deserved. The we extra touches give us more than you will know. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking care of our mum so well.

  • 4 Grant Kell 9th Oct 2026

    Out standing service thank you so much 

  • 4 Steven Bingham 7th Oct 2026

    The staff were so friendly and made me feel at ease during this heart breaking time. They are so professional I can't thank them enough.

  • 4 Jonathan Watson 4th Oct 2026

    "Losing a loved one is overwhelming, but the staff provided a truly dignified and comforting farewell for my Father. Our funeral director was patient, kind, and meticulous with every detail—from the arrangements to the service itself. They treated our family and our loved one with the utmost respect. I cannot recommend their services enough."

  • 5 James Baxter 2nd Oct 2026

    My mother passed away 19th Sep, Stephen mc cosh Shankill road funeral services done the funeral , from the bottom of my heart and from all the family , the service u guys do is Amazing professional and on behalf of all the family, we thank u all

  • 5 Alan Rea 28th Sep 2026

    Excellent service and very professional from all the staff involved i would highly recommend

  • 5 Donna Shaw 18th Sep 2026

    Absolutely amazing very helpful,very dignified office staff always in contact with updates with family to support the family in a difficult time,your standard of service and professionalism doesn't go unreconigised we as a family we appreciated everything yous have done for us

  • 5 Deborah Mitchell 13th Sep 2026

    I would just like to thank everyone at Stephen mccosh funeral directors everything was done in such a dignified way with the upmost respect
    Thank you all

  • 5 Valerie Russell 5th Sep 2026

    My family would like to thank Stephen and the rest of the staff for there support and kindness looking after Ryan's dad and our brother Brian

  • 5 Ellie Harris 5th Sep 2026

    Stephen and every single person in there went above and beyond for us and baby Noah thank you so much everyone for helping us through this time 

  • 5 Amanda Stinton 25th Aug 2026

    The service we received from Stephen McCosh was perfect, nothing was too much trouble. We were kept informed and told the truth. A special shoutout to Gina, Mark & Marcus. We appreciate all your help, guidance, compassion & kindness.
    Thank you

  • 5 Robert Rainey 23rd Aug 2026

    We were very pleased about the service we recieved, from Geena making us at ease. To the Limo driver who was incredibly helpful. The professionalism and courteous manner was exactly what we needed at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Eric Simpson 21st Aug 2026

    Everyone who dealt with us was supportive & helpful. Specially Gina, who helped us thru all the initial decisions. Marcus was brilliant at the actual funeral... keeping us informed of what was going to happen & when. Overall I have nothing but praise for them and I thank them for guiding us thya very difficult time

  • 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 ❤️

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

Anne Ross 7th Nov 2026

Thanyou so much for everything you done brilliant service from start to finish thankyou again

William Hands 6th Nov 2026

Once again Stephens staff have been fantastic from start to finish they are all an assett to stephen and his business nothing is too much and there always there at the other end of phone when needed.

Amanda Kennedy 5th Nov 2026

Absolutely first class from the first point of contact..They put are family at ease took care of everything..took a lot of pressure off us at our families lowest point ..every request was taken care of..a special thank you to Gina for all her help and guidance ..overall a first class service I would certainly not hesitate to recommend this company and their associates for what they did for our family was above and beyond our expectations and for that we are eternally grateful from the Kennedy family thank you.

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