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Funeral directors in Carrickfergus

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Carrickfergus (Carraig Fhearghais), Mid and East Antrim, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Carrickfergus, and 28 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium, 6.1 miles away. Deaths in Carrickfergus are registered with any district registration office in Northern Ireland, within 5 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Carrickfergus

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Carrickfergus

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors4.8 miles£3,240£2,146
Wilton Funeral Directors5.5 miles£2,695—
James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors5.9 miles£3,240£2,146
North Down Funeral Directors and Memorial Masons6.7 miles£1,995—
Russells of Bangor Funeral Directors6.7 miles£2,695—
Kirkwoods Funeral Directors8.7 miles£2,795—
Houston & Williamson Funeral Directors9.0 miles£2,910£2,146
Sandy Close Funeral Services9.6 miles£2,370£2,146
Ravenhill Funeral Service9.8 miles£2,695£1,945

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Crematoria near Carrickfergus

Cemeteries in and near Carrickfergus

Faith & cultural funerals in Carrickfergus

Places of worship near Carrickfergus — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (3 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Carrickfergus: find a church in Carrickfergus for a funeral service

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When someone dies in Carrickfergus: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or GP out-of-hours service. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical certificate. The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death and sends it to the registrar.
  3. Register the death with any district registration office in Northern Ireland within 5 days of the death. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Tell government departments — the registrar can explain who to notify; Tell Us Once is not available in Northern Ireland.

In Northern Ireland funerals often take place within two or three days of the death, and many families hold a wake at home beforehand.

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Funeral costs in Carrickfergus

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Carrickfergus?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Carrickfergus, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 28 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Carrickfergus?
The nearest crematorium to Carrickfergus is Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium, about 6.1 miles from the town centre. Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium (10.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Carrickfergus?
In Northern Ireland you register at any district registration office within 5 days of the death — the registrar can often do this by phone. The doctor sends the medical certificate of cause of death electronically.
How much does a funeral cost in Carrickfergus?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Carrickfergus is £1,995 (funeral director’s charges only) at North Down Funeral Directors and Memorial Masons; add the crematorium fee — £650 at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Mid and East Antrim are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Carrickfergus?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Carrickfergus offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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