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Wrays are a family owned qualified funeral directors located in Antrim town. A business that combines old fashioned ideas with a modern approach

Our aim is to provide a caring, dignified and complete funeral service for our community at all times.We are the only independent family run qualified family funeral directors located in Antrim town. We offer a 24 hour personal service at all times. We are members of the Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors and adhere by their Code Of Practice.

23/05/2026

Wilson, Kathleen Christina passed away 22nd May 2026 peacefully at hospital, late of Meadowside, Antrim.

Loving wife of George, much loved mum of Stephen, David and Paula, dear mother in law of Karen and Nicola, beloved nanny of Rebecca and Hannah.

House private please.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Kathleen's life will be held in Wrays Funeral Church, 41 Church Street, Antrim, BT41 4BE on Friday 29th May 2026 at 10-45am with committal afterwards in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium.

Family flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to, Dementia NI c/o Wrays Funeral Directors (address as above) or visit www.wraysfunerals.co.uk to donate online.

You were always someone special, someone good and true, you will never be forgotten for we thought the world of you.

03/05/2026

This annual Service of Remembrance offers a gentle space for parents and families who have experienced loss during pregnancy, or the death of a baby or child ♥️

You are invited to join at High Street Presbyterian Church, Antrim on Sunday 24 May at 3pm, as they come together to remember and reflect at this very special event.

Fresh Minds Education 🌈

02/05/2026

Funeral arrangements of the late Roy Gaston (Wildife Artist, Antrim) passed away 1st May 2026 surrounded by the love of his family.

A beloved husband, father and granda.

House private please.

A Service to celebrate Roy's life will be held in Wrays Funeral Church, 41 Church Street, Antrim, BT41 4BE on Thursday 7th May 2025 at 11.30am with committal afterwards in Ballymena Cemetery.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to, RSPB (NI) c/o Wrays Funeral Directors (address as above) or visit www.wraysfunerals.co.uk to donate online.

"I live best in the landscape, being at ease there."

27/04/2026

Latimer, James passed away 24th April 2026 peacefully at hospital, late of 102 Oldstone Road, Antrim. Much loved partner of Paul. Prayers will be held in his late home on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 9-45am followed by A Service of Thanksgiving for James life in Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium at 11-00am. To view the service online please visit https://watch.obitus.com and provide the following details when prompted: Username zixa8513 Password 746667 Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, NHSCT Charitable Trust Fund (Ward A7, Antrim Area Hospital) c/o Wrays Funeral Directors, 37-41 Church Street, Antrim, BT41 4BE or visit www.wraysfunerals.co.uk to donate online. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. Peacefully sleeping free from all pain, we would not wake you to suffer again.

24/04/2026

Boyle, Patrick died 20th April 2026 at hospital after a long illness. Late of Bangor, London and Newcastle.

Much loved brother of Margaret Joyce, Dolores Boyle and Francis Boyle. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and wider family circle.

Funeral service will be held in Roselawn Crematorium on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 12-40pm.

Family flowers only. Donations to Parkinson’s UK if so wish c/o Wrays Funeral Directors, 37-41 Church Street, Antrim, BT41 4BE or visit www.wraysfunerals.co.uk to donate online.

22/04/2026

The family of the late Kenneth Caldwell would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all family and friends for their kindness and valued support during their recent sad bereavement.

We are deeply grateful for the many messages of sympathy, cards, phone calls as well as those who attended the funeral.

Our sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of Ward A4, Antrim Area Hospital for the care and kindness shown.
Sincere thanks to Venerable Dr Stephen McBride for his pastoral care and for conducting the funeral service. Also to Meta Booth for playing the organ.

We would also like to thank the Royal British Legion (Antrim Branch) and Wrays Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will express our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

17/04/2026

Knowles, Annie Mary passed away 16th April 2026 peacefully at Lakeview Care Home, late of Caulside Park, Antrim.

Loving mum of Lorraine and husband David, Paul and wife Tracey, David and wife Eleanor, Mike and partner Fran, a beloved granny, great granny and sister.

A service of thanksgiving for Annie's life will be held in Antrim Apostolic Church, Thistlewood Gardens, Antrim on Friday 24th April 2026 at 12 noon with committal afterwards in Belmont Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, Dementia (NI) c/o Wrays Funeral Directors, 37-41 Church Street, Antrim, BT41 4BE or visit www.wraysfunerals.co.uk to donate online.

Deeply regretted by the entire family circle.

Safe in the arms of Jesus.

15/04/2026

Caldwell, Kenneth passed away 15th April 2026 peacefully at hospital surrounded by his loving family, late of Garden Village, Muckamore. Beloved dad of Richard and Joanne, dear granda of Jonathan, Erin, Aoife, Darragh, Lucas, Isaac, Reuben and Nathan. The family will be present at Wrays Funeral Church, 37-41 Church Street, Antrim, BT41 4BE on Friday 17th April from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Service will be held in Wrays Funeral Church on Monday 20th April 2026 at 11-00am with committal afterwards in Belmont Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, Royal British Legion (Antrim Branch) c/o Wrays Funeral Directors, (address as above) or visit www.wraysfunerals.co.uk to donate online. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. No longer in our daily lives, but forever in our hearts.

13/04/2026

Murphy, Ivy Lillian passed away 12th April 2026 peacefully surrounded by her loving family, late of Garden Village, Muckamore. Loving wife of Ernest, much loved mummy of Malcolm and Gillian, dear mother in law of Cecelia and Neil, adored granny of Abigail and Matthew. The family will be present at Wrays Funeral Church, 37-41 Church Street, Antrim BT41 4BE on Wednesday 15th April from 2pm to 5pm. A service of thanksgiving for Ivy's life will be held in St. Jude's Parish Church, Oldstone Road, Muckamore on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 1pm with committal afterwards in Belmont Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to St. Jude's Parish Church c/o Wrays Funeral Directors, (address as above) or visit www.wraysfunerals.co.uk to donate online. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle. God saw you getting weary and a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around you and whispered, "come to me"

09/04/2026

Hollands, John William Charles passed away 8th April 2026 peacefully at hospital, late of Oriel Road, Antrim.

Loving husband of Doris, much loved dad of Norma, proud grandad & great grandad, a much loved older brother and a good friend to Noeleen, whose care and support meant a great deal to him. Sadly missed by the entire family circle.

John was known to all as a true gentleman and enjoyed his time as a valued member of Antrim Boat Club.

Funeral private by his own request.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Antrim Boat Club c/o Wrays Funeral Directors, 37-41 Church Street, Antrim, BT41 4BE or visit www.wraysfunerals.co.uk to donate online.

07/04/2026

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Anderson, Jean passed away 6th April 2026 peacefully at Massereene Manor Private Nursing Home, late of 6 Avondale, Antrim. Loving wife of Gordon, much loved mum of William and Shirley, dear mother in law of Alison, cherished granny of Shanine, Nikita, Xenia, Sarah-Jane, Liam and John, beloved great granny of Billie, Tyler, Lexi and Jenson. Family and friends welcome at the family home on Wednesday and Thursday between 6pm and 8pm. A service of thanksgiving for Jean's life will be held in High Street Presbyterian Church, The Steeple, Antrim on Friday 10th April 2026 at 12 noon with Committal afterwards in Belmont Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, Alzheimer's Society c/o Wrays Funeral Directors, 37-41 Church Street, Antrim, BT41 4BE or visit www.wraysfunerals.co.uk to donate online. Deeply regretted by her sisters Violet and Laura, brother-in-law Neville and the entire family circle. Safe in the arms of Jesus. No longer in our daily life's, but forever in our hearts.

Address

41 Church Street
Antrim
BT414BE

Website

http://www.wraysfuneraldirectors.co.uk/

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