Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s funeral profession operates within a unique legal, cultural, and administrative framework, shaped by devolved governance and strong local traditions. Funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, and bereavement services across the region face distinct operational and policy challenges, including infrastructure limitations and regional regulation. Funeral Service Times provides dedicated coverage of funeral sector developments in Northern Ireland, including service innovation, local authority activity, community engagement, and business updates—offering sector-specific insight for professionals working in or alongside the region.
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Jul- 2016 -11 JulyLatest News
Funeral director first to pledge commitment to Armed Forces
Funeral directors have become the first in the profession in the country to sign an Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to…
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May- 2016 -12 MayCurrent Affairs
Funeralbooker reports on the rising cost of dying
Independent funeral booking website Funeralbooker has announced that funeral costs are increasing year-on-year. Beckenham in Kent; Crawley and Chichester in…
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Mar- 2016 -18 MarchCurrent Affairs
Small business confidence at lowest level in three years
A new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown small business confidence was at the lowest level…
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Jul- 2013 -23 July
NAFD issues new practical guide for supporting bereaved
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has created a practical guide to support the bereaved after the death of…
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2 July
Double celebration for local funeral directors
Ellison Sloan and Alan Wray are celebrating double success at Joseph Poots & Son of Funeral Services Northern Ireland, having…
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Jan- 2013 -30 January
Repatriation issue arises as body lies in mortuary for 18 months
The body of a Ghanaian national, who worked on a trawler in Northern Ireland, is still in a Belfast mortuary,…
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Nov- 2012 -19 NovemberEconomy
BRC survey reveals shop occupancy rates at worst since records began
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that levels of high street occupancy are at the worst since records began.…
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Oct- 2012 -9 October
Funeral Services Northern Ireland launches first national poetry competition
Inspired by the recent National Poetry Day, Funeral Services Northern Ireland has launched its first national poetry competition. Deadline for…
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Sep- 2012 -24 SeptemberEvents
International delegation of FDs visits James Brown & Sons
James Brown & Sons recently hosted the World Organisation of Funeral Operatives on its first visit to Northern Ireland. General…
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Apr- 2012 -12 April
Third accolade for Willowfield Private Funeral Home
An east Belfast funeral home has been awarded a major regional title for the third consecutive year. Willowfield Private…
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