Burials

Traditional or informal

Funeral services can be as formal or informal as you would like – and it’s entirely up to you as to how religious the service is depending on your beliefs and the wishes of your loved one.

James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors can organise the funeral and a burial at your chosen cemetery, graveyard or burial ground and purchase a grave on your behalf where necessary. The service would traditionally take place in the family home, church, or service room at the funeral home, attended by family and friends.

If you already have a family burial plot we will arrange for it to be reopened before the burial. You may be unable to purchase burial plots which are next to each other or reserve multiple plots. We can help you with arranging the preparation of the grave.

What happens at a burial?

On the day of the funeral, depending on your preference, mourners may assemble at the family home, funeral home or church.

A funeral service usually lasts around 30 to 60 minutes and can include a number of hymns or non-religious songs that mean something to you, eulogies and readings.

Following the funeral service (should you choose to have one) the committal service usually takes place at the graveside with the minister, clergy or other non-religious officiant conducting the service. This can be tailored to your requests with readings, songs and prayers.

James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral and burial arrangements so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

Memorial Masonry

We offer a masonry service for new pieces, additional inscriptions or renovations to existing memorials.

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Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole process making things very easy and straight forward for us at a…

Cormac Kennedy

We found Lilian in the office to be a very helpful, knowledgeable, reliable guide at a very difficult time.

Keith Hamilton

Claire was very friendly and professional . Excellent service all round and accommodating. Everything was done just as we asked .

Stephanie Cahoon

As a young widow and my husband, Basil, passing very suddenly, a funeral was not something we had ever discussed or planned for. Alison was absolutely amazing and lovingly talked us through every step and gave us all the time we needed to make decisions.…

Charlene Barnes

Everything about James Brown Directors Partners in Whiteabbey was brilliant. The staff were kind, caring, compassionate, and most importantly, genuinely supportive during a very difficult time. Jean in particular did so much for us, but everyone we dealt with was wonderful — even those we…

Jack

Our family has organised several funerals with James Brown and they have always been sensitive and professional, the staff go that extra mile to make sure everything is as uncomplicated as possible.. My particular thanks to Ruth, Chloe and Andrew and to our Celebrant Mark…

karen porter

Claire was very friendly and professional . Excellent service all round and accommodating. Everything was done just as we asked .

Stephanie Cahoon

Rebecca who went through the whole procedure with us was excellent and very professional. The man i can’t remember name who visited house before mum arrived home was respectful and professional. Andrew was very professional and helpful before and during the funeral. I had a…

Nikki Hitching

Jean and Paul showed compassion, understanding and patience throughout. Level of support received was excellent.

Jacqueline Chester

magnificent from start to finish absolutely talked me through everything cost and what will be happening on the day of funeral there was nothing that they couldn't do if we asked would really recommend james brown funeral directors to family and friends

Alison Mccune

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