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Funeral directors in Killyleagh

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Killyleagh, Newry, Mourne and Down, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Killyleagh itself, and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium, 13.9 miles away. Deaths in Killyleagh are registered with any district registration office in Northern Ireland, within 5 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Killyleagh

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 Killyleagh

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
Douglas Funeral Directors10.3 miles£2,119—
Kirkwoods Funeral Directors15.3 miles£2,795—
Ravenhill Funeral Service16.5 miles£2,695£1,945
Shields of Donaghadee Funeral Directors17.4 miles£3,240£2,515
S. D. Brown Funeral Directors17.6 miles—£1,800

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Crematoria near Killyleagh

Cemeteries in and near Killyleagh

Faith & cultural funerals in Killyleagh

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

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Killyleagh: 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 Killyleagh

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 Killyleagh?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Killyleagh, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Killyleagh?
The nearest crematorium to Killyleagh is Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium, about 13.9 miles from the town centre. Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium (24.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Killyleagh?
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 Killyleagh?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Killyleagh is £2,119 (funeral director’s charges only) at Douglas Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £453 at Roselawn Cemetery and 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 Newry, Mourne and Down are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Killyleagh?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Killyleagh 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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