Peter Doran Funeral Directors
3.2 miles22 Kilkeel Road, Newry, BT34 5XZ
Funeral directors in Rathfriland
Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Rathfriland, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.
There is 1 funeral director based in Rathfriland, and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium, 25.4 miles away. Deaths in Rathfriland are registered with any district registration office in Northern Ireland, within 5 days of the death.
Funeral directors in and near Rathfriland
Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .
Heaney's Funeral Home
8.2 milesNewry, BT35 6HZ
Paul McEvoy & Sons Funeral Directors
8.3 miles80 Canal St, Newry, BT35 6DX
Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors
8.6 miles53 Patrick St, Newry, BT35 8EB
Curran Funeral Directors
9.5 miles11 Forestbrook Park, Newry, BT34 3BX
Sloan Funeral Directors
9.6 milesNewry, Mourne and Down, BT34 3BA
McGennity's Funneral Home
9.8 milesNewry, Mourne and Down, BT35 8WL
1 Main St, Newry, BT35 7DJ
£1,795 attended funeral £2,163 direct cremation from their price list
Daniel Mallon Funeral Director
9.9 miles8 Mill Rd, Newry, BT35 7DS
McClure's Funeral Services
11.1 milesNewcastle, BT33 0BJ
Stephen Morgan Funeral Director
11.1 milesNewcastle, BT33 0ES
John Gamble Funeral Directors
12.1 miles7 Meeting Street, Dromore, BT25 1AQ
William Poole 24 Hour Funeral Director
12.9 miles29 Drumgavlin Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8QE
M. McCreesh & Sons Funeral Directors
14.5 milesDromintee Road, Dromintee, Newry, BT35 8TA
Douglas Funeral Directors
15.2 milesBallynahinch, BT24 8HN
£2,119 attended funeral from their price list
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Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors
15.7 miles33A Main Street, Ballynahinch, BT24 7AB
McCreesh General Merchant & Funeral Director
15.9 milesNewry, Mourne and Down, BT35 9SQ
Malcomsons Funeral Service
16.7 miles7 Robert Street, Craigavon, BT66 8BE
Alan Wray and Company
17.0 milesThe Old Meeting House, 24a Portmore Street, Portadown, BT62 3NG
Joseph Poots & Son
17.1 milesBridge Street, Portadown, BT63 5AA
£3,115 attended funeral £2,515 direct cremation from their price list
McAlinden & Murtagh Funeral Directors
17.1 miles5 William Street, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6JA
Milne Funeral Services
17.3 miles59 Seagoe Road, Craigavon, BT63 5HS
Seamus Fitzsimons Funeral Directors
18.9 miles24 English St, Downpatrick, BT30 6AB
Down Funeral Directors
19.1 milesDownpatrick, BT30 6BY
Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors
19.2 miles20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 1UF
£2,119 attended funeral from their price list
Bobby Morrison Funeral Directors
19.2 miles32-34 Hillsborough Rd, Lisburn, BT28 1AQ
Kirkwoods Funeral Directors
19.5 milesThe Old Meeting House, 21C Railway Street, Lisburn, BT28 1XG
S. D. Brown Funeral Directors
19.6 miles4 Sackville St, Lisburn, BT27 4AB
£1,800 direct cremation from their price list
J J McArdle & Son
21.3 milesThomas Street, Armagh, BT61 7QB
McGrath & Donelley
21.5 milesArmagh, BT61 7QX
Compare funeral director prices near Rathfriland
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 director | Distance | Attended funeral | Direct cremation |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Preston Funeral Directors and Funeral Home (price list 2022) | 9.8 miles | £1,795 | £2,163 |
| Douglas Funeral Directors | 15.2 miles | £2,119 | — |
| Joseph Poots & Son | 17.1 miles | £3,115 | £2,515 |
| Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors | 19.2 miles | £2,119 | — |
| S. D. Brown Funeral Directors | 19.6 miles | — | £1,800 |
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Crematoria near Rathfriland
Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium
25.4 milesDundonald, BT5 7TZ
Standard cremation fee £453 (2026/27)
Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium
32.9 milesNewtownabbey, BT36 5SA
Standard cremation fee £650 (2026)
Cemeteries in and near Rathfriland
- Monk's Hill Cemetery · 7.7 miles
Faith & cultural funerals in Rathfriland
Places of worship near Rathfriland — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.
Catholic churches (8 nearby)
- Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church · 0.3 miles — Newry Road, Rathfriland
- St John's RC Church · 2.8 miles — Rathfriland Road
- St Patrick's RC Church · 2.9 miles — Drumlough Road
- St John's RC Church · 2.9 miles — Castlewellan Road, Hilltown
- St Mary's RC Church · 3.1 miles — Castlewellan Road
- St. Colman's Catholic Church · 4.6 miles — Monteith Road, Annaclone
- St Malachy's · 5.2 miles
- St Mary's · 5.8 miles
Church of England / Anglican churches (2 nearby)
- Saint John's Church of Ireland · 0.1 miles — Church Square, Rathfriland
- St John's Church of Ireland · 3.1 miles — Main Street, Hilltown
Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)
- Rathfriland Reformed Presbyterian Church · 0.1 miles — Castle Street, Rathfriland
- First Rathfriland Presbyterian Church · 0.1 miles — Newry Street, Rathfriland
- Third Rathfriland Presbyterian Church · 0.3 miles — Newry Street, Rathfriland
- Second Rathfriland Presbyterian Church · 0.4 miles — Loughbrickland Road, Rathfriland
- Brookevale · 2.3 miles
Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →
Baptist churches (1 nearby)
- Rathfriland Baptist Church · 0.5 miles — Loughbrickland Road, Rathfriland
Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)
- Rathfriland Elim · 0.4 miles — Newry Road, Rathfriland
Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →
Other churches (3 nearby)
- Drumlough Gospel Hall · 1.3 miles
- Drumballyroney Church · 1.8 miles
- Gransha Gospel Hall · 2.7 miles
Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller
When someone dies in Rathfriland: what to do
- 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.
- Medical certificate. The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death and sends it to the registrar.
- Register the death with any district registration office in Northern Ireland within 5 days of the death. Find how to book.
- 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.
- 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.
Funeral costs in Rathfriland
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 Rathfriland?
We list 1 funeral director based in Rathfriland, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Rathfriland?
The nearest crematorium to Rathfriland is Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium, about 25.4 miles from the town centre. Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium (32.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Rathfriland?
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 Rathfriland?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Rathfriland 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 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Rathfriland?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Rathfriland 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.
Funeral directors in nearby towns
- Newry8.3 mi
- Castlewellan8.9 mi
- Banbridge9 mi
- Warrenpoint10.2 mi
- Newcastle11.1 mi
- Dromore12.2 mi
- Kilkeel13.6 mi
- Ballynahinch15.6 mi
- Lurgan16.8 mi
- Moira16.9 mi