Norman McBriar & Son

Norman McBriar & Son Independent Funeral Directors and Monumental Services. Family business, 24 hour personal service. Call our team today

From the car and the coffin to flowers and Orders of Service, we'll take care of everything and ensure you're not worrying about arrangements. We can help you choose the perfect tribute to your loved ones with beautiful memorial stones. Should you wish information on planning ahead, Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279). Need repairs to an existing headstone or an update to the wording?

25/11/2025

McDOWELL, Dorothy (née Williamson) – Died 24th November 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of Cairnshill Park.

Dearly loved wife of Michael, much loved mother of Julie-Anne and Wendy, loving mother-in-law of Niall and Neil, devoted Nanny of Michael, Ollie, Ella Rose, Finn, Jack and Lewie and dear sister of Jackie.

Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Knockbreda Parish Church on Monday 1st December 2025 at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to N.I. Hospice c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

Lovingly remembered by her family.

You fell asleep with no good-byes but memories of you will never die.

24/11/2025

MURPHY, Ann (née McGuigan) – Died 23rd November 2025, peacefully at Maryland Healthcare, late of Oakwood Park, Lisbane.

Dearly loved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of Caroline, loving mother-in-law of Michael and adored grandmother of Emma and husband John.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Norman McBriar & Son’s Funeral Home on Thursday 27th November 2025 at 11.00am.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia N.I. c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

Lovingly remembered by the family circle.

At Peace.

RODGERS, Robert Hamilton – Passed away on 20th November 2025 surrounded by family at Rathfriland Manor Nursing Home. For...
20/11/2025

RODGERS, Robert Hamilton – Passed away on 20th November 2025 surrounded by family at Rathfriland Manor Nursing Home. Formerly of Ballynahinch Road, Saintfield.
Dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved father of Julie, husband Kevin; Paula, husband Gavin; Karen (partner Warren); Lesa; and Richard, wife Christine. Devoted grandfather of Olivia, Ellen, Jamie, Harvey, Timmy and Charlie.
A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Magherahamlet Presbyterian Church on Saturday 22nd November 2025 at 1.30pm, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard.
House strictly private, at his own request.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired,
to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.
Lovingly remembered by the family and family circle.
Two tired hands are resting, the voice we loved is still, the one who did so much for us, is resting at God’s will.

TURKINGTON, Sarah (Sadie) (née Kirk) – Died 16th November 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of Edgar Boyd Court. Dearly...
18/11/2025

TURKINGTON, Sarah (Sadie) (née Kirk) – Died 16th November 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of Edgar Boyd Court.

Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mother of Andrea and Karen, loving mother-in-law of Ian and Leonard, devoted grandmother of Emma, husband Simon; and Ben, fiancée Sarah and dear sister of the late Ruby, Betty, Albert and Tommy.

A Celebration of Sadie’s life will be held in Norman McBriar & Son’s Funeral Home on Monday 24th November 2025 at 11.00 am, followed by committal at Roselawn Crematorium at 1.20pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

Lovingly remembered by her family and family circle.

A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold, never selfish always kind, these are the memories you leave behind.

McCOMISKEY, Margaret Gwendoline (Gwen) (née McAllen) – Died 17th November 2025, peacefully at Ringdufferin Nursing Home....
18/11/2025

McCOMISKEY, Margaret Gwendoline (Gwen) (née McAllen) – Died 17th November 2025, peacefully at Ringdufferin Nursing Home.

Dearly loved wife of the late Gerald, much loved mother of Gregory and Joanne, devoted grandmother of Lauren, Sophie, Matthew, Hannah, Kirsten, Erin and Ryan and loving great-grandmother. Beloved sister of Roy and the late William, Tom and Rosemary and dear sister-in-law of Gill and Anne.

Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Knockbreda Parish Church on Friday 21st November 2025 at 11.00am, followed by a private family committal.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

Lovingly remembered by her family, family circle and many friends.

A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold, never selfish always kind, these are the memories you leave behind.

SURGENOR, William - Died 15th November 2025, peacefully at home, late of Moneyrea.Dearly loved husband of the late Irene...
16/11/2025

SURGENOR, William - Died 15th November 2025, peacefully at home, late of Moneyrea.

Dearly loved husband of the late Irene, much-loved father of Lorraine, Billy and Colin, loving father-in-law of Willie, Anne and Heather, devoted grandfather of Allison, Pamela, William, Thomas, Jack and Claire and great-grandfather of Emma, Daniel, Scott and James.

Thanksgiving Service in Ballygowan Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 11.00am, interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Air Ambulance NI c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

Lovingly remembered by the family and family circle.

The Lord is my Shepherd.

14/11/2025

BROWN, Eva (née Harvey) – Died 13th November 2025, peacefully at Tullywest Manor, Residential Home (late of Cadger Road, Carryduff), in her 99th year.

Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved and cherished aunt and dear friend to many.

Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Carryduff Presbyterian Church on Sunday 16th November 2025 at 2.00pm, interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

Lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews and the wider family circle.

‘Until the day breaks’

IRWIN, Rosemary (Rosie) – Died 3rd November 2025, at home in Shrigley.Dearly loved sister of Livvey, much loved aunt of ...
08/11/2025

IRWIN, Rosemary (Rosie) – Died 3rd November 2025, at home in Shrigley.

Dearly loved sister of Livvey, much loved aunt of Andrea, Karen and Rachel, and loving great-aunt of Niamh, Caitlin, Freddie, Felix, Rupert, Barney and Edie.

Funeral private at her request.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to RNLI c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

06/11/2025

CURL, James Stevens, architectural historian, Member of the Royal Irish Academy, FSA, on 5 November.

Funeral at 11.30am in the Parish Church of St George, Belfast on 20 November followed by private burial in the churchyard of St Peter, Soberton, Hampshire.

Much missed and loved by his wife Dorota, his daughters, and his entire family.

No flowers please. Donations to the Art Workers’ Guild, c/o Norman McBriar & Son, Funeral Directors.

BRANCH, John – Died 31st October 2025, peacefully at Laganvale Care Home, Moira, late of Ardview House, Ardglass, former...
04/11/2025

BRANCH, John – Died 31st October 2025, peacefully at Laganvale Care Home, Moira, late of Ardview House, Ardglass, formerly of Saintfield and Bebington.

Dearly loved brother of Malcolm and the late Gordon and much loved uncle of David, Gillian and Alan.

A Celebration of John’s life will be held at Roselawn Crematorium on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 10.00am.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Saintfield Community Association c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

Lovingly remembered by his family, family circle and many friends.

HENNING, Miriam – Died 31st October 2025, peacefully at East Cheshire Hospice, late of Macclesfield, formerly of Rathfri...
03/11/2025

HENNING, Miriam – Died 31st October 2025, peacefully at East Cheshire Hospice, late of Macclesfield, formerly of Rathfriland.

Much loved mother of Stephen and Helen, loving mother-in-law of Sarah and Paul, devoted grandmother of Joshua, Isla and Oliver and dear sister of Noelene, Wilfie, Elizabeth and Nicola.

A cremation service will take place in England.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to East Cheshire Hospice c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

Lovingly remembered by her family and family circle.

Your restless days are over, your sleepless nights are past. He put His arms around you and gave you peace at last.

31/10/2025

McKeown, James – Died 31st October 2025, peacefully at hospital, following a short illness, surrounded by his family.

Dearly loved husband of Roslyn, much loved father of Nichola and loving father-in-law of Charlie.

A Celebration for James’s life will be held in St. Elizabeth’s, Dundonald on Thursday 6th November 2025 at 3.30pm, followed by committal at Roselawn Crematorium at 4.40pm

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia N.I. c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

House private.

Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.

In life he lived for those he loved and those he loved remember.

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Ballynahinch
BT247FH

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