Belfast
Belfast is the centre of funeral provision in Northern Ireland, with a network of funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, and bereavement services operating across the city. Local authority policies, community needs, and regional infrastructure all shape funeral operations in this urban environment. Funeral Service Times covers developments in Belfast’s funeral sector, including business activity, service trends, regulatory updates, and public sector engagement—offering professionals insight into funeral provision in one of Northern Ireland’s most important service regions.
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Jun- 2022 -8 JuneBusiness
Funeral Partners introduces electric hearses into fleet
Funeral Partners has revealed it has expanded its fleet with the introduction of three new electric hearses which are due…
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Oct- 2021 -8 OctoberCommunity
Funeral Partners increases employee mental health support
Funeral Partners has announced it is increasing its measures to support the mental health of employees, following a “challenging” 18-months…
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Aug- 2021 -10 AugustBusiness
Consultation launched for new crematorium at Roselawn Cemetery
Belfast City Council has launched a consultation on plans for a new crematorium at Roselawn Cemetery. While the existing crematorium…
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Apr- 2021 -16 AprilBusiness
Doggarts of Newtownards Funeral Directors announces rebrand
Doggarts of Newtownards Funeral Directors in Belfast has announced that it will rebrand as John Gray and Co Funeral Directors…
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Jan- 2020 -2 JanuaryBusiness
Funeral Partners announces expansion of 18 funeral homes
Funeral business, Funeral Partners, has announced significant expansion with 18 funeral homes in Northern Ireland becoming part of its network.…
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Aug- 2019 -29 AugustBusiness
Average funeral cost remains steady in 2018, study finds
The cost of funeral services in the UK has remained steady in the UK over the last 12 months, according…
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Sep- 2018 -7 SeptemberBusiness
Average mourner borrows £1,700 to pay for loved one’s funeral costs
The average mourner in the UK borrows £1,700 to pay for a loved one’s funeral costs, new research has suggested.…
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May- 2018 -11 MayCommunity
Councils vote to waive costs of child funerals
Councils in Mid and East Antrim and Newry, Mourne and Down Council have voted to waive the funeral costs of…
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Jul- 2017 -14 JulyCurrent Affairs
Priest appeals for stolen hearse items
A parish priest has issued an appeal to the robber who stole a mobile phone and coffin clamp from a…
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Jun- 2017 -30 JuneCurrent Affairs
CBCE 2017 takes place from July 3-5
Cremation & Burial Communication & Education 2017 (CBCE) will be taking place at Stratford Manor in Stratford-upon-Avon, from 3-5 July.…
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