Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors, Newtownabbey
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
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.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasize how thoroughly the funeral director takes control of arrangements from the initial phone call through to the funeral day, removing the burden of organization during a time of grief. Several describe the thoughtful small gestures—such as tea and coffee on the day, or patient guidance through unfamiliar processes—that made a difficult period more bearable. Families frequently mention specific staff members by name, returning to themes of patience, kindness, and genuine care shown not just during the funeral but also in follow-up support with matters like headstone arrangements and insurance questions.
On the day of the funeral itself, many families note the professionalism and composure of the staff, describing them as smart, respectful, and attentive to the family's needs without being intrusive. Several comment on how the hearse and vehicles were immaculate and the proceedings dignified. Families also appreciate that staff remained present but unobtrusive, allowing them space to grieve whilst ensuring nothing was overlooked.
A number of families mention receiving clear communication and being kept updated about arrangements and any changes, with staff taking time to explain each step and check whether the funeral matched what the family wanted. Several note that staff accommodated requests flexibly and worked to solve problems promptly, treating the experience less like a transaction and more like dealing with people who genuinely cared.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
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Professional Standards
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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
Stephen Thompson 10th Jan 2025
Lovely and helpful from we first contacted them.
John Proctor 31st Dec 2024
Very caring and professional highly recommended
Paul McKay 27th Dec 2024
We as a family can't began to thank Heather and the boys for their help for everything they go above and beyond and take all the pressure off you thank u again