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

Hugh   Gill

Hugh Gill

Nov 1963 - Jun 2026

Elizabeth   (Betty) Moore

Elizabeth (Betty) Moore

Sep 1947 - May 2026

Karen   Wilkinson

Karen Wilkinson

Nov 1959 - May 2026

Margaret    Stewart

Margaret Stewart

Aug 1936 - May 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasise how the staff members handled their initial contact and planning, describing calm, patient guidance through arrangements they found bewildering. Several mention particular staff by name, noting the attentiveness and accessibility of those working in the office and on the day itself, with families returning to a few names across many reviews.

The funeral day itself receives consistent attention, with families describing careful coordination, respectful conduct, and a focus on honouring their loved one's wishes without any sense of rushing or forgetfulness. Many note the thoughtful details on the day, from how their relative appeared to the timing of events and the overall dignity of proceedings.

Communication throughout the process emerges repeatedly as something families valued, with several describing being kept informed at each stage and finding staff available to answer questions or address concerns, which families say eased their sense of uncertainty during a difficult time.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Karen Hill 5th Apr 2024

    Stephen McCosh funeral directors r amazing nothings to much trouble. They explain everything. All staff r amazing & comforting 

  • 5 Linda Robinson 1st Apr 2024

    Very caring and professional services provided from start to finish.

  • 5 William McCormick 1st Apr 2024

    What can I say, Stephen and his team (Mark and Gina) in particular, were excellent as were the others, they made what was the worst/saddest time in my life seamless with caring and compassion, everything from the planning and carrying out of the funeral. Everyone who attended the service in their funeral church have said it was the nicest my personal service. Thank you guys for everything

  • 5 Julie King 25th Mar 2024

    Excellent service under such sad circumstances, second time we've used this company and while continue, hopefully not anytime soon, but highly recommend McCosh funeral directors when needed in future, all the small details and respect to family at all times, thanks for everything.

  • 5 Cheryl Sterling 24th Mar 2024

    I cannot thank Stephen McCosh and his team for the beautiful service they did for my dad they are so provisonal and kind and my upmost respect to them thank you ❤️

  • 5 Bobbie Gaston 15th Mar 2024

    Sadly this is the 4th funeral that McCosh's have arranged for my wife and I in just under 2 and a half years with the sudden loss of my Dad (our last parent). Once again they provided a very professional and caring service and we would have no hesitation on recommending McCosh's.

  • 5 Linda Lendrum 14th Mar 2024

    I cannot express enough how much myself and my family appreciate all that you have done for our mummy. It was so dignified and beautiful, all that she would have wanted. Thank you so much for your personal care and the beautiful send off you helped us with. Special thanks to Lynsey, Mark, Thomas and all who lo looked after my beautiful mummy .

  • 5 Jim Boreland 11th Mar 2024

    Stephen and his Team where Excellent from start to finish I would recommend them to anyone Thanks for your help Excellent Team

  • 4 Colleen Dawson 5th Mar 2024

    Could not done any more myself family cannot thank them staff enough in which carried out Williams funeral thank you all

  • 5 Brian Gould 5th Mar 2024

    They were very good an help us in every way

  • 5 Patricia McCormick 25th Feb 2024

    From the moment we met Wayne himself and his team couldn't do enough for us, so personal and professional in their roles.
    We as a family can not thank them enough for everything throughout our difficult time. Thank you Boys from the bottom of our hearts

  • 5 Leanne Austin 21st Feb 2024

    Very friendly excellent service would highly recommend these guys xx

  • 5 Nicole Stitt 17th Feb 2024

    I couldn't thank yous enough for all the help you gave us. I honestly couldn't fault the services at stephen mccosh funeral director all the staff were amazing and nothing was to much thanks again.

  • 5 Sharon McKeown 14th Feb 2024

    Delighted with the service we received. Everything was beautiful and the guys made it as calm and peaceful as possible. Cannot fault them

  • 5 Philip Armour 12th Feb 2024

    From the first phone cal to the office until the limousine delivered us to the after funeral tea every thing was professional but also friendly and respectful. A great company to entrust your loved ones with I would highly recommend them. 

  • 5 Mark Vinton 11th Feb 2024

    Couldn’t speak highly enough of Steven Gina Mark Lindsay Thomas and the rest of the staff.
    In such horrible times on the death of my mother they took everything that needed to be took care of, off  our hand and went above and beyond their roles. 

  • 5 Kerri lea McConnell 11th Feb 2024

    Nothing was ever to much thank yous very much for everything.

  • 5 William Algie 10th Feb 2024

    From the first phone call in the early hours ,Wayne and his staff couldn't have been more helpful.Talked us through everything and showed great respect for our Mother/family and made what is a very sad time easier to cope with

  • 5 Mark Harrison 4th Feb 2024

    Brilliant service from start to finish. Very professional in everything they did. Answered my questions immediately .I would like to say thanks for making a very stressful time bearable. I would  recommend 100% . 

  • 5 Roy McReynolds 3rd Feb 2024

    Absolutely pleased with how Stephen and all his staff have took care of my Fathers funeral as he was laid to rest.

  • 5 Joleen Wasson 1st Feb 2024

    I had never organised a funeral before, I’m so grateful for the staff!! very professional and caring . Everything was perfect for my mum. Thank you all. 

  • 5 Gina Lister 30th Jan 2024

    Stephen and his team are absolutely brilliant this is the 2nd time we have used his services and cudnt recommend them enough they were very professional on every level and yet also managed to be very compassionate and understanding towards the family thankyou you Stephen McCosh and team from
    Alison, Eddie and.myself

  • 5 John Cross 26th Jan 2024

    We cannot recommend Stephen & staff enough.. from start to finish they has done everything with ease leaving nothing out … totally professional at all times .. and we would like to thank the guys for everything they have done for us

  • 5 Lorraine McCorkindale 20th Jan 2024

    Stephen McCosh, Gina,Lyndsey and all the staff are so caring and professional I would never choose any other funeral directors to care for my loved ones they go the extra mile for you and have a compassionate and caring touch which is very comforting families such as ours 

  • 4 Mary Green 18th Jan 2024

    I was very pleased with everything Stephen and his staff did for me and my family. I would re commend the service given to us, at what was a very sad time.
    Thank you

Address
117 Shankill Road
Belfast
County Antrim
BT13 1FD

Open map

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

Karen Hill 5th Apr 2024

Stephen McCosh funeral directors r amazing nothings to much trouble. They explain everything. All staff r amazing & comforting 

Linda Robinson 1st Apr 2024

Very caring and professional services provided from start to finish.

William McCormick 1st Apr 2024

What can I say, Stephen and his team (Mark and Gina) in particular, were excellent as were the others, they made what was the worst/saddest time in my life seamless with caring and compassion, everything from the planning and carrying out of the funeral. Everyone who attended the service in their funeral church have said it was the nicest my personal service. Thank you guys for everything

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