Types of service

Cremations are available at the following times, at 30 minute intervals:

Monday to Thursday - 9am to 3pm
Friday - 9am to 2pm
Saturday - 9am to 11am.

There are no cremations on Sundays.

A total of 30 minutes is reserved for each service. If you require more time, a double booking can be arranged at no extra cost. During very busy periods, we may work outside the above hours.

You can find out more about how to arrange a cremation by viewing the video on this page. You need to have Adobe Flash Player installed and JavaScript enabled on your computer to use this feature. Press the 'play' button to begin watching.

Non-denominational church

The City of Belfast Crematorium has its own non-denominational church, which means that the church is open to any faith. We can cater for:

Religious services - you can arrange for a minister to take the service, or our staff can provide you with contact details for a minister.

Sometimes, families choose to have a service in their own church before coming to the crematorium. In these cases, their minister will usually conduct a short committal service at the crematorium. You can also use the facility for a full service, which includes a sermon, prayers, a reading and one or two hymns.
Non-religious services - some families choose to organise their own service and deliver it themselves or through a family member or friend. We can also provide contact details of a lay speaker for you, if you tell us at least two days in advance. This gives the speaker time to liaise with the family and gather information about the deceased.
Ethnic minority services - we cater for all beliefs, religions and cultures and can arrange cremations for those from the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Chinese communities.

Please note that the time of a service dates from when you first arrive at the entrance to the funeral church.

Hire of the church

The funeral church can also be hired for those who wish to hold a memorial service, or to carry out a burial in Roselawn Cemetery. All services must be booked in advance and a fee is payable.

Music and readings

You can bring your own music in CD format, although we offer a wide range of religious and non-religious music. We also provide an organ and can arrange for an organist to play your choice of music. Both the use of the organ and the services of an organist must be booked in advance and a fee is payable.

Sample readings are also available from the crematorium. For more information, call us on 028 9044 8342 or email crematorium@belfastcity.gov.uk