Crematorium · Antrim and Newtownabbey

Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium

Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium is a crematorium in Antrim and Newtownabbey, Antrim and Newtownabbey, run by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. It is the closest option for Newtownabbey, Ballyclare, Carrickfergus, Holywood. The nearest other crematorium is Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium, 10.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Antrim and Newtownabbey, BT36 5SA
Phone	028 9034 0101
Website	antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Operator	Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Opening hours	Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00
Council area	Antrim and Newtownabbey
County / area	Antrim and Newtownabbey

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£650 · 45-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£325
Non-resident rate	£1,000
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Antrim & Newtownabbey BC. Eff 1 Apr 2026. Resident rate; includes medical referee fee; unattended non-resident £500). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium

Newtownabbey2 mi
Ballyclare4.1 mi
Carrickfergus6.1 mi
Holywood6.3 mi
Belfast7.2 mi
Dundonald9.3 mi
Antrim10.5 mi
Crumlin11.6 mi
Bangor11.9 mi
Larne11.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly on 028 9034 0101.

How much does a cremation at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium cost?

Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £650 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £325. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.