Crematorium · Lisburn and Castlereagh

Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium

Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium is a crematorium in Lisburn and Castlereagh, Lisburn and Castlereagh. It is the closest option for Dundonald, Carryduff, Belfast, Comber. The nearest other crematorium is Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium, 10.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Lisburn and Castlereagh, BT5 7TZ
Phone	028 9044 8288
Website	belfastcity.gov.uk
Council area	Lisburn and Castlereagh
County / area	Lisburn and Castlereagh

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£453 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£408
Non-resident rate	£876

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (City of Belfast Crematorium (Roselawn), Belfast City Council. Fees valid 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027, incl. VAT where applicable, medical referee fee and disposal/collection of ashes. Belfast residents: adult 10am-4pm Mon-Sat £453; before 10am/after 4pm £408. Non-Belfast residents £876 / £788. Saturday & public holiday levy £207. 40-minute slot incl. entry/exit (20-minute committal). No separate direct/unattended price listed; no webcast mention found.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Roselawn Cemetery and 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 Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium

Dundonald3 mi
Carryduff3.1 mi
Belfast3.8 mi
Comber4.6 mi
Holywood5.6 mi
Newtownards6.9 mi
Saintfield7 mi
Lisburn8.3 mi
Newtownabbey8.5 mi
Bangor10.4 mi
Carrickfergus10.8 mi
Ballynahinch11 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Roselawn Cemetery and 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 9044 8288.

How much does a cremation at Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium cost?

Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £453, with a lower-cost option at £408. 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.