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Funeral directors in Saintfield

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Saintfield, and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium, 7.0 miles away. Deaths in Saintfield are registered with any district registration office in Northern Ireland, within 5 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Saintfield

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Saintfield

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 Directors5.1 miles£2,119—
Kirkwoods Funeral Directors8.9 miles£2,795—
Ravenhill Funeral Service9.1 miles£2,695£1,945
S. D. Brown Funeral Directors9.2 miles—£1,800
Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors9.9 miles£2,119—
Mallon Brothers Funeral Directors10.5 miles£1,700—
Houston & Williamson Funeral Directors11.2 miles£2,910£2,146
Sandy Close Funeral Services11.3 miles£2,370£2,146

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Crematoria near Saintfield

Cemeteries in and near Saintfield

Faith & cultural funerals in Saintfield

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)
  • ISKCON Belfast · 10.2 miles — 2a Brooklands Grange, Belfast, BT17 0SA

Hindu 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 (1 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Saintfield: 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 Saintfield

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 Saintfield?
We list 1 funeral director based in Saintfield, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Saintfield?
The nearest crematorium to Saintfield is Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium, about 7.0 miles from the town centre. Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium (17.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Saintfield?
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 Saintfield?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Saintfield is £1,700 (funeral director’s charges only) at Mallon Brothers 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 Saintfield?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Saintfield 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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