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.

Mulhollands 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 at the 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 are unable to purchase burial plots which are next to each other or reserving 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 funeral home or church. The coffin will be at the service room ready to be taken with the cortege after the service.

A funeral service usually lasts around 20 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.

Mulhollands 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.

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

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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?

Mulhollands 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.

Exceptional service from start to finish, answered all our questions and made the process more bearable. Special mention to Leah and Michael

Colin Green

There is never a good time to lose a loved one, never mind in the run up to Xmas. The care and support shown by Mulhollands was a great source of comfort. From the first contact with Kerry, the support provided was first class in…

Stephen Allen

Mulhollands delivered an exceptional service to us when our lovely Mum passed away. From start to finish, the entire service could not be faulted. Leah, Kerry, Stephen and the entire team were extremely professional, supportive and helpful - nothing was a bother and every question…

Julie Lee

Our experience of Mulhollands is nothing short of exemplary and this was in every area from initial contact, explanation of funeral arrangements , subsequent phone contact, speed of response, funeral proceedings. This was overarched by genuine compassion and professionalism at every point and by each…

Colin Green

A fantastic team of people, who helped us through the most difficult time. I want to thank everyone in Mulhollands Carrickfergus, but in particular, Leah for her guidance and communication throughout the process. And also Ryan the Undertaker for his professionalism and reassurance on the…

Glenn Montgomery

The care, consideration and compassion we received from the entire team at Mulholland was simply outstanding. Anything they could do to ease a tremendously difficult time was carried out with professionalism and empathy. Every interaction with my darling Mother was done with the utmost respect…

sandra lemon

Mulhollands were amazing. Really took good care of our Mum and the funeral was beautiful.

Heather Taylor

All the staff were wonderful, especially Kerry. Trudy was well cared for by your team. You helped us arrange things just the way she would have wanted them. We cannot thank you enough.…

Julie Bradley

First time organising a funeral. The staff were lovely and put me and my family at eased and talked us through everything we needed to know .

Violet Chamberlain

Hi Everyone, Mulhollands Funeral Directors Dealt with both my dads passing on 14/03/2015 and more recently my mums 03/11/2025 Both funerals were executed with grace, efficiency, smypathy and empathy. Im not quite sure if it was Kerry-Ann Kennedy that looked after my dads, but she…

Eugene Mc Grath

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