Funeral directory
Crematoriums serving Northern Ireland
A guide to crematoriums serving Northern Ireland — Roselawn, Antrim & Newtownabbey and Lakelands — covering the cremation process, booking, music, webcasting, ashes and remembrance.
Quick answer
Cremation is chosen by many families in Northern Ireland. The main crematoriums are Roselawn (Belfast), Antrim & Newtownabbey, and Lakelands. This page explains the process, music and webcasting, ashes options and how our directory will help you compare them.
Cremation offers families flexibility in how and when they say goodbye. David Crymble & Sons prepare and submit all the cremation paperwork and arrange the service at the crematorium that suits your family.
Crematoriums serving Northern Ireland
- Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast
- Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium
- Lakelands Crematorium
We will advise on availability and travel for each, and look after the booking.
The cremation process & booking
Cremation requires the death to be registered and specific statutory forms, which we complete for you. Any pacemaker or implant must be declared beforehand. Services usually run to a booked time slot, with a chapel for the service and committal.
Music systems & webcasting
Modern crematoria have audio systems for hymns, recorded music or a piper, and most offer webcasting so family abroad can watch. Record your choices with our music and hymn planners.
Ashes, books & gardens of remembrance
After cremation the ashes are returned to the family to bury, inter, scatter or keep. Many crematoria have gardens of remembrance and a Book of Remembrance. Our ashes instructions form helps you record your wishes.
Directory coming soon
A searchable directory is on the way
We are building a searchable directory for this section. Soon you will be able to search by:
- Crematorium
- Town
- Booking information
- Webcasting
- Music systems
- Gardens of remembrance
- Contact details
In the meantime, the information above is here to help — and you can call us any hour for guidance.
Need help now?
If someone has died or you are unsure what to do next, David Crymble & Sons Funeral Directors are available 24 hours a day. We can guide you step by step — whether the death has happened at home, in hospital, in a care home, or elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to complete cremation forms myself?
No — as your funeral directors we prepare and submit the statutory cremation forms for you.
Why must a pacemaker be declared?
Pacemakers and some implants can be hazardous during cremation, so they must be declared and removed beforehand. We handle this sensitively.
Can family abroad watch the service?
Most crematoria offer webcasting or a recording so loved ones anywhere in the world can watch.
What happens to the ashes?
They are returned to the family. You can bury, inter, scatter or keep them — our ashes instructions form helps you decide.
Which crematorium will be used?
That depends on your wishes and availability. Roselawn serves Belfast; Antrim & Newtownabbey and Lakelands serve other areas. We will advise.
Related resources
Last reviewed: June 2026 · Reviewed by: David Crymble & Sons
Sources: official guidance from NI Direct, HSC NI, MoneyHelper, Marie Curie, Cruse and the relevant councils, where applicable.
This page is for general guidance only. Requirements can change, so please check with the relevant official organisation or contact David Crymble & Sons for help.