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Funeral directors in Ballyclare

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ballyclare, Antrim and Newtownabbey, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Ballyclare, and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium, 4.1 miles away. Deaths in Ballyclare are registered with any district registration office in Northern Ireland, within 5 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Ballyclare

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 Ballyclare

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 Directors4.9 miles£3,240£2,146
James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors6.9 miles£3,240£2,146
Wilton Funeral Directors7.4 miles£2,695—
Bairds of Antrim8.9 miles£3,090£2,515
Houston & Williamson Funeral Directors10.1 miles£2,910£2,146
Sandy Close Funeral Services10.3 miles£2,370£2,146
Mallon Brothers Funeral Directors11.3 miles£1,700—
Ravenhill Funeral Service12.1 miles£2,695£1,945
Kirkwoods Funeral Directors12.9 miles£2,795—

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Crematoria near Ballyclare

Cemeteries in and near Ballyclare

Faith & cultural funerals in Ballyclare

Places of worship near Ballyclare — 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 (2 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 (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Ballyclare: 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 Ballyclare

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 Ballyclare?
We list 1 funeral director based in Ballyclare, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ballyclare?
The nearest crematorium to Ballyclare is Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium, about 4.1 miles from the town centre. Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium (14.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ballyclare?
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 Ballyclare?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ballyclare is £1,700 (funeral director’s charges only) at Mallon Brothers Funeral Directors; 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 Antrim and Newtownabbey are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ballyclare?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ballyclare 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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