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

Ernest (Ernie)   Cressey

Ernest (Ernie) Cressey

Sep 1950 - Apr 2026

David   Cahoon

David Cahoon

May 1935 - Apr 2026

Lisa   Allwell

Lisa Allwell

Dec 1981 - Apr 2026

Florence   Quirey

Florence Quirey

Jul 1943 - Apr 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 Chris Lennon 15th Jul 2022

    I can’t thank Stephen and his staff enough they where brilliant. 

  • 5 Ross Milligan 13th Jul 2022

    Looked after amazingly well from start to finish. Anything we needed someone was there to help really helped us through the loss of our baby daughter. Thanks for everything.

  • 5 Joanne Hawell 6th Jul 2022

    Very professional , caring and supportive through the whole process. Thank you 

  • 5 Lynn Shields 5th Jul 2022

    Stephen McCosh and his team done an excellent job, he made it so our family did not have to worry about anything. They were all very respectful and I would recommend them to everyone, Thank you all from all our family!!

  • 5 Jennifer McKeown 4th Jul 2022

    Stephen & colleges went above and beyond when caring for my loved one I can't thank them enough. I would recommend them to anyone. Many thanks from Joshua's family

  • 5 Maureen Fee 27th Jun 2022

    As a family I can honestly say that the service from start to finish that we received from Stephen McCosh funeral services was impeccable, the care and compassion was felt by us all as soon as we stepped through the doors from Lyndsey and Mark the first 2 people we dealt with on what was an extremely difficult time for us they made us feel at ease and took the worry and stress off us, I can honestly say my Father chose well in choosing Stephen McCosh for his funeral arrangements and all of us as a family have decided that when our time comes that we will all be choosing your services as that's the lasting impression you gifted us with. I want to thank Lyndsey, Mark, Stephen and the girl who drove the Hurst on the day of the funeral and the young male driver who took us in the limousine we will never ever forget each and everyone of you and all that you done for us Thank you from the Mercer family.

  • 5 SJ Pollock 14th Jun 2022

    Everything went so smoothly and couldn’t have planned a better send off for my Dad. Thank you to all.

  • 5 Elizabeth (Betty) Hogg 13th Jun 2022

    From the initial contact with Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors to the burial of our Mum Betty Hogg everything was handled professionally, with great efficiency and overall compassion.
    Any family needing help at the difficult time of losing a loved one will be very well looked after.
    Diane Earney and Walter Hogg.

  • 5 Lee-anne Ferguson 10th Jun 2022

    Gina who dealt with us in the office was absolutely fantastic. So easy to talk to and nothing was too much trouble. The guys who brought my brother home to us were also very good. sympathetic, understanding and just had a lovely way about them. On the day of my brothers funeral nothing was too much trouble they where patient with us as a family and conducted my brothers funeral with the upmost respect and dignity. The personal touch goes a very long way when a family is grieving and that is one thing they do not lack in. A fantastic team of people who made our week that little bit easier. Thank you to everyone of you!

  • 5 denise mckeown 5th Jun 2022

    Hi Stephen everything went so smooth from start to finish Mark was so reassuring about my dad  the girl driving the car going to crematorium was lovely thank u so much for making such a sad and emotional day into one that wasn’t just as stressful x

  • 5 Valerie Griffiths 3rd Jun 2022

    Very professional and dignified was so proud of my sons funeral.they spoke very clear and calm and told me everything that was going to happen.Great bunch of people.well done to each and everyone of yous.all my love from Wayne's mum Valerie and family circle.Thankyous

  • 5 Karen Scott 30th May 2022

    Very professional, respectful, helpful and friendly staff who go the extra mile to make a devastating experience easier to manage they take care of everything and couldn't of asked for any better. Thank you to all at Stephen mccosh

  • 5 Belinda Williams 27th May 2022

    Excellent service. Very compassionate and understanding. 

  • 5 Ethel Rea 24th May 2022

    Excellent service from start to finish all staff were lovely and showed dignity in every way they could.

  • 5 Billy Leighton 22nd May 2022

    Very caring and looked after everything on the day .

  • 5 Jennifer Osborne 17th May 2022

    Amazing service, nothing was a big deal for mckosh and Co my family are absolutely delighted with beautiful funeral they did for my mum

  • 5 Noel Lemon 15th May 2022

    Very good service, nothing was too much trouble. Showed great respect and empathy for the family.

  • 5 Margaret Masson 2nd May 2022

    Stephen was amazing. Very professional, compassionate  and attentive. Nothing was too much bother for him or his staff. They made things as easy as possible for us throughout the whole process.

    Thank you to Stephen and his staff for all the amazing work they do every day. 

  • 5 Craig Hill 26th Apr 2022

    Very professional service. Took care of everything for me and my family. I couldn’t thank them enough. 

  • 5 Kimberley Craig 25th Apr 2022

    My experience with Mc Cosh funeral parlour was perfect from day one. Thankyou all for your support.

  • 5 Ashley McAllister 18th Apr 2022

    I cant thank Stephen and everyone involved in the organising of mums funeral enough for everything they done from start to finish. Thanks to them, we were able to have the stress taken away and they provided such comfort during this difficult time. My mum got the most beautiful send off and I would recommend Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors to anyone going through the same thing. Thank you all for your compassion, your professionalism and support. We couldn't have done this without you.

  • 5 Robert Eric Hewitt 18th Apr 2022

    Excellent service and very patient, friendly and efficient.

  • 5 David Mulholland 14th Apr 2022

    We would like to thank Shephen and all staff we had contact with as they were very  compassionate and sympathetic during a very difficult and stressful time for our family. They took note of all our requirements and everything was dealt with efficiently, professionally and sensitively. Nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend their services.

  • 5 Gareth Blades 11th Apr 2022

    No words can explain the professional service we received as a family during my father’s death. Stephen Mccosh conducted the funeral with exemplary well as we expected. Thank you so much. Gareth Blades.

  • 5 Donna Shaw 7th Apr 2022

    Really can't thank Stephen mucosah and his staff on the care of my father. From the first phone call we made, until my father was brought home the care we received was top class, the staff couldn't do enough for us, not to mention how well my father looked, to see him looking just like himself gave us the comfort we needed.

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

Chris Lennon 15th Jul 2022

I can’t thank Stephen and his staff enough they where brilliant. 

Ross Milligan 13th Jul 2022

Looked after amazingly well from start to finish. Anything we needed someone was there to help really helped us through the loss of our baby daughter. Thanks for everything.

Joanne Hawell 6th Jul 2022

Very professional , caring and supportive through the whole process. Thank you 

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