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

June   Gillen

June Gillen

May 1946 - May 2026

Margaret   Henderson

Margaret Henderson

Feb 1944 - May 2026

Margaret Eileen    Harris

Margaret Eileen Harris

Jan 1951 - May 2026

Toni   McKinley

Toni McKinley

Feb 1971 - 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 Traci Morrow 11th Jul 2023

    I would like to thank Stephen McCosh Funeral  Directors and Lynsey who has been amazing looking after my family organising the  arrangements for my dad’s funeral, they have been so supportive in putting together our requests for my dad , Lynsey has been in close contact with us every step of the way . Thank you 

  • 5 Ann McKeown 5th Jul 2023

    We cannot recommend Stephen and his team highly enough. As they guided us through the whole experience of organising our mum's funeral. The care, compassion and support was nothing short of exemplary.

  • 5 Stephen Glover 3rd Jul 2023

    Professional, courteous, on point stress free 

  • 5 Michael Long 28th Jun 2023

    Can't thank Wayne and Thomas enough for the help and service they provided throughout the tough time for myself

  • 5 Elaine Faulkner 27th Jun 2023

    An excellent local family owned business who care.

  • 5 Sarah Johnston 26th Jun 2023

    I had the unfortunate pleasure of organising a funeral with Stephen McCosh's. No one wants to be in a position of organising a funeral for a loved one but Stephens made this so easy. The friendly and professional service was second to none. They go above and beyond to make sure all goes smoothly. 10/10

  • 5 Andrew King 24th Jun 2023

    Very helpful and respectful throughout the process.  

  • 5 Andrew Ross 20th Jun 2023

    Excellent service very helpful took a lot of stress of the family very professional

  • 5 Bobby Spence 17th Jun 2023

    I found Stephen McCosh and his staff dealt with everything in a dignified, respectful and also in a very personal way. At a difficult time for the family they could not be faulted in their approach and professionalism.

  • 5 Michelle Carr 16th Jun 2023

    Great funeral director, wonderful staff that catered to our every needs, I would highly recommend.

  • 5 Libby Kincaid 15th Jun 2023

    It was a very dignified and touching funeral for my mother and Stephen mccosh and Gina, mark made it go very smoothly for us , having everything sorted in one place definitely takes pressure of us and as a family we cannot thank them enough .

  • 5 Caroline McCullough 29th May 2023

    A kind hearted approach made a difficult time more bearable. Thank you 

  • 5 Billy Adams 27th May 2023

    Our family used Stephen mccosh funeral directors recently for the funeral of Jean moore...I have to say they were excellent from start to finish no request was to much ..they were friendly compassionate and professional... I would highly recommend this company

  • 5 Stephen Rosbotham 25th May 2023

    I was recommended Stephen Mc Cosh funeral directors and couldn’t be happier with the level of service and professionalism they showed me. First class service from our first chat to the day of the funeral. I highly recommend Stephen Mc Cosh funeral directors. 

  • 5 Nicola Hanna 21st May 2023

    Thank for going above and beyond for my mum and us all the staff couldn’t do enough for us all 

  • 5 William Waite 21st May 2023

    Very very helpful! Everything went to plan perfectly! Turned a really tough week into something that the whole family enjoyed and will never forget! Thank you

  • 5 Gary McCartney 19th May 2023

    Excellent service provided in a sympathetic manner in making the arrangements.The funeral service was made as easy as possible with support throughout.Credit to Gina and Mark who were so understanding and helpful.

  • 5 Pauline Stewart 18th May 2023

    I can’t thank Stephen McCosh funeral directors enough. From the first day we went into their office we were made to feel so welcome. Lindsay was amazing, and so caring. They helped us with everything. They also kept in contact right on up until the day of my Mum’s funeral. On the day of the funeral, the care and respect these guy’s had was overwhelming. We certainly Will highly recommend Stephen to everyone. Thanks again 
    Pauline and family x

  • 5 Alan Garbutt 16th May 2023

    Our 13 year old daughter died suddenly and I’ve spent a few days trying to come up with the right words for this review . There simply are not enough superlatives to describe the professionalism and dedication of this funeral director’s. They went way beyond our expectations and took control of everything in a time when we were lost and grieving. 
    We will forever be in their debt and would definitely recommend them to everyone in the future. 

  • 5 Doreen Tarr 15th May 2023

    I can not stress enough the compassion and professionalism I received from this company the staff could not have been nicer and nothing was any trouble they done every thing I ask without any question would recommend them to anyone there service was second to none

  • 5 Nicola Verner 14th May 2023

    Every single person was just so lovely.  Nothing was too much trouble and they helped us as a family at the most difficult time - can not thank you all enough 

  • 5 Karen Scott 12th May 2023

    Very kind, caring and very professional from beginning to end even afterwards couldn't thank them enough for their services.

  • 5 Andrea Riley 10th May 2023

    I can't speak highly enough of every one at mccosh funeral home .They did my husband Andy proud.First class service all the way.Many thanks to everyone.x

  • 5 Joanne Gray 6th May 2023

    Absolutely fantastic attention to detail just takes so much pressure of and makes the process a lot easier thank you very much from the Fisher family

  • 5 Alex Barr 5th May 2023

    Very helpful and supportive. I knew nothing about organising a funeral. They guided me through the whole process and made it easy

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

Traci Morrow 11th Jul 2023

I would like to thank Stephen McCosh Funeral  Directors and Lynsey who has been amazing looking after my family organising the  arrangements for my dad’s funeral, they have been so supportive in putting together our requests for my dad , Lynsey has been in close contact with us every step of the way . Thank you 

Ann McKeown 5th Jul 2023

We cannot recommend Stephen and his team highly enough. As they guided us through the whole experience of organising our mum's funeral. The care, compassion and support was nothing short of exemplary.

Stephen Glover 3rd Jul 2023

Professional, courteous, on point stress free 

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