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Funeral directors in Portrush

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Portrush, Causeway Coast and Glens, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Portrush itself, and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium, 44.5 miles away. Deaths in Portrush are registered with any district registration office in Northern Ireland, within 5 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Portrush

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

Compare funeral director prices near Portrush

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 McMullan & Son Funeral Directors (price list 2023)10.6 miles£2,195—
Obriens of Limavady Funeral Directors15.6 miles—£1,750
P J Dallat and Sons15.6 miles—£1,668
D.J.M. Robinson and Son17.4 miles—£1,950

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Crematoria near Portrush

Cemeteries in and near Portrush

Faith & cultural funerals in Portrush

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

Catholic churches (4 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 (4 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 →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Portrush: 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 Portrush

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 Portrush?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Portrush, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Portrush?
The nearest crematorium to Portrush is Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium, about 44.5 miles from the town centre. Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium (54.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Portrush?
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 Portrush?
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 Causeway Coast and Glens are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Portrush?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Portrush 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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