Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors

410 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Henry Joshua Smyth 3rd Nov 2019

Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors has provided us with an excellent service at our recent bereavement.  His team are compassionate and professional,    and took everything into consideration when organising the funeral of our loved one. We would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen McCosh  to anyone in need of a top rate undertaker.  He really is the best.  

Jean Mcateer 3rd Nov 2019

Very friendly and caring staff, guided me through the funeral process and took all the pressure off me as I have never had to plan a funeral before. 

Roberta Irwin 30th Oct 2019

Stephen and his team are amazing. So kind and considerate at a time when you are at your lowest point. They are professional and handled everything for us quickly and without fuss. They carried out our wishes and guided us through this very, very difficult time. They made everything plain and I can’t thank them enough

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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
Call: 028 9104 2469

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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Henry Joshua Smyth 3rd Nov 2019

    Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors has provided us with an excellent service at our recent bereavement.  His team are compassionate and professional,    and took everything into consideration when organising the funeral of our loved one.

    We would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen McCosh  to anyone in need of a top rate undertaker.  He really is the best.  

  • 5 Jean Mcateer 3rd Nov 2019

    Very friendly and caring staff, guided me through the funeral process and took all the pressure off me as I have never had to plan a funeral before. 

  • 5 Roberta Irwin 30th Oct 2019

    Stephen and his team are amazing. So kind and considerate at a time when you are at your lowest point. They are professional and handled everything for us quickly and without fuss. They carried out our wishes and guided us through this very, very difficult time. They made everything plain and I can’t thank them enough

  • 5 Olga Montgomery 29th Oct 2019

    Absolutely outstanding service. Everything was dealt to the highest profession and made my hardest time seem ok.
    A well presented and professional service was made at all times

  • 5 John Bell 28th Oct 2019

    On behalf of the family of Owen Bell, we would like to express our gratitude for how Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors conducted themselves in organising Owen's funeral. The organisation was very professional, but also compassionate, which gave a great deal of comfort to the family. Many thanks.

  • 5 George Hunter 22nd Oct 2019

    Very professional service provided by all staff. Special thanks to Kerry for making a very difficult time less stressful with all her help.

  • 5 Susan Hutton 12th Oct 2019

    Would highly recommend Stephen and his team. Everything was done very professionally. We as a family would like to thank the team for their help and advice both during and after the funeral.

  • 5 Paula Beresford 11th Oct 2019

    Stephen, Scott, Jonathan and Gina carried out an excellent service from start to finish. All were very professionally and done everything with dignity. I would highly recommend Stephen McCosh and his staff and thank each of you individually for each role you carried out, my mum would have been proud.

  • 5 Samuel Cooke 6th Oct 2019

    Excellent professional and sincere service throughout.
    Very grateful.

  • 5 Philip Smallwood 4th Oct 2019

    Handled funeral arrangements in a professional, sympathetic and caring manner.  Very pleased with all services provided by funeral directors
     

  • 5 Muriel Tilling 29th Sep 2019

    Every thing was excellent we can't thank you enough for arranging it so quickly and efficiently, It all helped to make a sad day better Thank you so much

  • 5 Jennifer Hooke 27th Sep 2019

    The professionalism and compassion of every person we spoke to at, Stephen McCosh was incredible. Every single request was catered for, and the whole process was made simple and easy.

     My baby was laid to rest with dignity and love thanks to these amazing people. 

  • 5 William McClelland 24th Sep 2019

    Wat can i say was an excellent an organized funeral from Stephen mc cosh an staff couldnt asked for better service came an sorted my father took him away looked like an old man then brought bak to us as his proper self as if he was just asleep my mum couldnt believe it an as for flowers an the lovely coffin was all good.. On the day of funeral use had everything sorted for us ie service lifts cars an any help we needed an also keeping us all in good form an not worryimg over anything aswell... Anyway not good at these things but big thank u to all the staff at stephen mc cosh funeral directors every thing an details was just perfect so i would highly recommend anybody for ur services... 👌👍

  • 5 Robert Axon 23rd Sep 2019

    Our whole family circle would not hesitate to recommend the team at Stephen McCosh funeral Directors.
    From the first phone-call, to the preparation in the days beforehand and of course on Day of our fathers funeral and committal at the graveside.
    Them team treated us and every situation with gentleness, kindness professionalism and respect. 
    So once again our sincere thanks to them all, for making a difficult situation so much easier.

  • 5 Robert Williamson 16th Sep 2019

    Absolutely outstanding services..thank you Steven and fellow works great service 2nd to none..from the Williamson family circle

  • 5 Cathie McMullan 10th Sep 2019

    The care, compassion, sensitive and dignified way Stephen McCosh and the team gave to my Dad was second to none, excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. To Gina and Mark, I can't thank you enough for helping me arrange and sort everything, you took a lot of stress off me, and were there for me every step of the way, guiding and supporting me. I will be forever grateful. Once again heartfelt thanks.

  • 5 Robert Irwin 9th Sep 2019

    I’m writing this review on behalf of my late BrotherJames Irwin’s, wife Eileen Irwin , and family, Brother Bobby , Sisters Betty, Vera, and all the Family.
    We can’t thank you all enough for your the dedication kindness, care  and empathy shown to each and everyone of us. 
    Jim’s funeral was so beautiful and gave us all some comfort in our last farewell to him.
    We will in future need to use your services but hopefully not for a long time.
    Thank you , we are deeply greatful to Scot and all your colleagues .
    God bless you all . 
    From the Late, James Irwin ‘s . Family. X

  • 5 Kellie Kennedy 9th Sep 2019

    Our family were very pleased with the service we received at Stephen McCosh, Kerry helped us with absolutely everything and we could’nt thank you all enough!!

  • 5 Robert Mills 7th Sep 2019

    Top class service they take care of everything
    Very helpful and understanding staff
    Would recommend to all those at this most difficult time

  • 5 Laura Blair 31st Aug 2019

    Absolutely fantastic service from stephen and the staff. The help and support from all the staff is second to none. Thank you all so much for everything.

    Laura and the blair family circle

  • 5 Neil Davies 24th Aug 2019

    Excellent and very professional service provided by all staff. Very dignified from the 1st point of contact.

  • 5 William Tracey 23rd Aug 2019

    An absolutely professional and caring funeral directors who we can not thank enough for the sincere compassion they showed, the comfort they gave us and the overwhelming support they gave our family throughout our difficult time.From the kind words of comfort from phone calls, house visits and being constantly in touch throughout the entire process, we thank each and everyone of your staff from the bottom of our hearts, you are an absolute credit to our entire community.

  • 5 John Cartmill 18th Aug 2019

    A truly great service. Faultless throughout. Polite and professional staff with great empathy shown to us on the loss of our mother.

  • 5 William Crooks 16th Aug 2019

    Excellent service from start to finish with the staff a credit to the business. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 James Hamill 13th Aug 2019

    Done everything that I asked well recommended James hamill 

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Henry Joshua Smyth 3rd Nov 2019

Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors has provided us with an excellent service at our recent bereavement.  His team are compassionate and professional,    and took everything into consideration when organising the funeral of our loved one. We would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen McCosh  to anyone in need of a top rate undertaker.  He really is the best.  

Jean Mcateer 3rd Nov 2019

Very friendly and caring staff, guided me through the funeral process and took all the pressure off me as I have never had to plan a funeral before. 

Roberta Irwin 30th Oct 2019

Stephen and his team are amazing. So kind and considerate at a time when you are at your lowest point. They are professional and handled everything for us quickly and without fuss. They carried out our wishes and guided us through this very, very difficult time. They made everything plain and I can’t thank them enough

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