Funeral costs
Funeral, cremation & burial costs in Northern Ireland
Understanding what a funeral costs can feel overwhelming. To help, we have gathered the official cremation and burial fees charged by Northern Ireland’s crematoria and all eleven councils, in one place. These are third-party fees, separate from our own funeral director’s charges — we are always happy to talk you through the full picture.
Our own funeral charges
All funeral directors are legally required to publish a Standardised Price List, so you can plan and compare. Ours sets out the cost of an attended funeral and an unattended (direct) funeral, plus optional products and services. The council and crematorium fees shown below are separate, and paid directly to them.
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See the fees for your area
Choose where the burial or cremation would take place. Children’s burials and cremations are free across Northern Ireland.
These are the council’s burial fees (and, above, the crematorium fees) only. They do not include our funeral director’s services, a coffin, doctors’ fees or a memorial. For a full, personal estimate with no obligation, use our funeral estimate or call us any hour on (028) 9066 7784.
Cremation fees
Northern Ireland has two crematoria. The medical referee’s fee is included in both. Fees shown are resident / non-resident.
City of Belfast Crematorium
Roselawn, Ballygowan Road, Crossnacreevy
- Adult, peak (10am–4pm)
- £453 / £876
- Adult, off-peak
- £408 / £788
- Children (17 & under)
- Free
- Saturday / holiday levy
- £207
Source: Belfast City Council · fees from Apr 2026
Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium
Ballyclare
- Attended adult
- £650 / £1,000
- Unattended (direct)
- £325 / £500
- Children (17 & under)
- Free
- Public holiday levy
- £100 / £200
Source: Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council · fees from Apr 2026
Burial (cemetery) fees by council
Each of the eleven councils sets its own fees. Shown resident / non-resident. Non-resident fees are much higher — often three to seven times more. Children’s burials are free.
| Council | New grave | Grave opening | Ashes burial | Children | Fees from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast City Council | £685 / £2,149 | £495 / £1,554 | £96 / £296 | Free | Apr 2026 |
| Antrim & Newtownabbey | £350 (+VAT) / £1,600 | £350 / £1,200 | £140 / £165 | Free | Apr 2025 — confirm |
| Ards & North Down | £351 / £2,625 | £265 / £1,145 | £92 / £182 | Free | Apr 2026 |
| Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon | £473 / £1,050 | £473 / £1,260 | £90 / £180 | Free | Apr 2026 |
| Causeway Coast & Glens | £250 / £1,000 | £350 / £850 | £170 / £870 | Free | Apr 2024 — confirm |
| Derry City & Strabane | £250 / £430 | £220 (flat) | £68 (flat) | Free | Apr 2026 |
| Fermanagh & Omagh | £258 / £516 | £258 / £516 | £124 / £248 | Free | Apr 2026 |
| Lisburn & Castlereagh | £620 / £2,260 | £380 / £1,400 | £105 / £215 | Free | Apr 2026 |
| Mid & East Antrim | £432 / £1,434 | £360 / £1,194 | £117 / £230 | Free | Apr 2026 |
| Mid Ulster | £260 / £520 | £260 / £520 | £124 (flat) | Free | Apr 2026 |
| Newry, Mourne & Down | £319 / £633 | £264 / £756 | £66 / £127 | Free | 2025/26 — confirm |
Please note: council and crematorium fees are reviewed most years (usually each April), and some VAT may apply. We keep this page under review, but always confirm the current figure with the council or crematorium before you rely on it. A few schedules above are marked “confirm” where the council had not yet published a 2026/27 update.
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Reviewed by: David Crymble & Sons
Sources: the official fee schedules published by Belfast City Council, Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council and all eleven Northern Ireland councils (linked in each row). Figures are for general guidance and can change — confirm before relying on them.
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