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Orthodox Christian funeral directors & services in Belfast

We don’t yet list a specialist Orthodox Christian funeral director near Belfast, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Orthodox Christian funeral. There is 1 Orthodox church within 2 miles. Orthodox Christian funerals — Greek, Russian, Romanian, Serbian, Coptic, Ethiopian and others — are sung services held in church with an open coffin, incense and candles.

Funeral directors near Belfast

We haven’t identified a specialist Orthodox Christian funeral director close to Belfast yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Orthodox Christian funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Orthodox Christian funerals? Tell us.

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Orthodox churches near Belfast

A Orthodox church can often help with prayers, a faith leader.

You can also find more Orthodox Christian churches in Belfast on ChurchNearMe.

Orthodox Christian funerals: what to expect

Burial or cremationBurial — many Orthodox churches will not hold a church funeral if cremation is chosen
ServiceChanted funeral service, usually with an open coffin; mourners give a final farewell kiss
MemorialsTrisagion prayers and memorials with koliva on the 3rd, 9th and 40th days, and yearly

Etiquette for guests

  • What to wear: Dark, modest clothing. Women may cover their hair.
  • What to say: “Memory eternal” (“Eonia i mnimi” in Greek; “Vechnaya pamyat” in Russian).
  • Flowers: Flowers are welcome.

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Practical steps in Belfast

  1. The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death.
  2. Register the death with any district registration office in Northern Ireland within 5 days of the death. How to register.
  3. Contact a funeral director and your Orthodox church — they can help arrange the key rites (Funeral service with open coffin; the last kiss).
  4. Book the cemetery — see local options.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a Orthodox church near Belfast?
The nearest Orthodox churches to Belfast include St. Stephen's Coptic Orthodox Church (1.3 miles).
Can Orthodox Christians be cremated?
The Orthodox Church traditionally requires burial, and many Orthodox churches will not hold a church funeral where cremation has been chosen. Speak to the parish priest.

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