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?

05/08/2025

GIBSON, Jane (Jean) (née Kirkwood) - Died 4th August 2025, peacefully in Beechvale Nursing Home.

Dearly loved wife of the late Samuel B.E.M, much loved mother of Samuel, Eleanor and the late Thomas, loving mother-in-law to Sylvia and devoted grandmother of Richard, Jonathan, Goodwyn, Aaron, Emma-Jean, Kyle and great-grandmother.

Thanksgiving Service in Ballygowan Presbyterian Church on Friday 8th August 2025 at 11.30am, followed by a private cremation.

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 and family circle.

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

31/07/2025

The family of the late Gladys Dorothea Boles wishes to express their deep appreciation and sincere thanks for the kind expressions of sympathy and prayers during our time of loss. It has meant so much to our family.

Special thanks to all our extended family, neighbours and friends who helped and supported us prior to and after the funeral.

We would especially like to thank those who attended the funeral service at St Ignatius Parish Church, Carryduff, sent cards and messages of sympathy.

Special thanks are extended to the Carers from Lydian Care, the District Nurses and Doctors from Saintfield Heath Centre who attended Gladys in her home with such care and dignity.

Sincere thanks to Rev Stephen Lowry for conducting the funeral and for his pastoral care at home. Also, many thanks to those who arranged and provided the funeral tea.

Thanks go to Norman, Mark and Donna at Norman McBriar & Son funeral directors for their help, care and compassion shown during this very sad time and for carrying out all the necessary arrangements in a dignified and professional manner.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our very grateful appreciation.

DRURY, Myrtle M.B.E. (née Hanna) – Died 30th July 2025. Peacefully at hospital surrounded by love, late of Saintfield. D...
30/07/2025

DRURY, Myrtle M.B.E. (née Hanna) – Died 30th July 2025. Peacefully at hospital surrounded by love, late of Saintfield.

Dearly loved wife of the late Sam Drury and the late George Dalzell, much-loved mother of William, Doreen and Jillian, loving mother-in-law of Eileen, Garry and the late Ronnie, devoted grandmother of Rebecca, Sam, James and great-grandmother of Alfie and Matthew.

Funeral leaving her home (87 Ballylone Road, Ballynahinch) at 2.30pm on Sunday 3rd August 2025 for a Thanksgiving Service in Saintfield Parish Church at 3.00pm, followed by a family interment in the adjoining Churchyard.

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

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.

30/07/2025

ROURKE, James Trevor – Died 30th July 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of Saintfield.

Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, much loved father of Keith, Mark, Jeffrey and Martyn; loving father-in-law of Betsy, Suzanne, Judi and Jo; devoted grandfather of Andrew, Aaron, Natalie, Sophie, Elysia, Joshua, Jordan, Claudia, Gabriel, Wynona and Evangeline; dear brother of Helen, Barbara and the late Robin and June.

Service of Thanksgiving in St. Ignatius’ Parish Church, Carryduff on Saturday 2nd August 2025 at 11.00am, followed by a private family committal.

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

Family and friends welcome at his home on Friday, 2-8pm.

Lovingly remembered by the family and family circle.

God saw him getting weary and cure was not to be, He put his arms around him and whispered come to me.

HARPER-HEWITT, Ivor – Died 25th July 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of Saintfield. Beloved husband of Stephen, much-...
28/07/2025

HARPER-HEWITT, Ivor – Died 25th July 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of Saintfield.

Beloved husband of Stephen, much-loved and only brother of Mary, loving son-in-law of Herbie and Margaret, dear son of the late Myra and Davy Harper and dearly loved brother-in-law of Phillip and the late Brian (Chopper).

A Celebration of Ivor’s life will be held at Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium (582 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5RZ) on Monday 4th August 2025 at 1.00pm. Colourful attire requested.

The service will be streamed and can be accessed via link:
https://watch.obitus.com (Username baso5213; Pin 149478)

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke and Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA N.I.), please make any cheques payable to ‘Norman McBriar & Son’ Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

House private.

Friends and family are welcome to call at Norman McBriar & Son’s funeral home on Sunday 3rd August between 2-5pm, when family will be in attendance.

Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.

To know him was to love him.

26/07/2025

DOUGAN, Margaret (née Lewis) – Died 25th July 2025, peacefully in Edgewater Nursing Home, late of Saintfield.

Dearly loved wife of Thomas, much-loved mother of Stephen and Michelle, loving mother-in-law of Jacqueline and Robert and devoted Granny of Ryan, Joshua, Nathan and Rhys.

Thanksgiving Service in Granshaw Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 11.00 am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

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

Family and friends are welcome to call at 24 Ballynahinch Road, Saintfield between 2-6pm on Sunday and Monday.

Lovingly remembered by the 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.

DOUGAN, Margaret (née Lewis) – Died 25th July 2025, peacefully in Edgewater Nursing Home, late of Saintfield.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her niece Margaret Purdy. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints, Psalm 116 v 15.

23/07/2025

BANNATYNE, John – Died 23rd July 25, 2025. Peacefully at his home in Saintfield.
Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of Sonya, Geoff and Natasha and devoted grandfather of Ana, Antonia, India, Lilah, Madalyn and Olivia. Great grandfather to Lily, James and Oscar.
Thanksgiving Service will be held in Second Saintfield Presbyterian Church on Saturday 26th July 2025 at 2.00pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Flowers welcome.
Lovingly remembered by the family and family circle.
Safe in God’s keeping.

BANNATYNE, John – Died 23rd July 25, 2025. Much loved brother of June, Maurice and Sylvia, brother-in-law of David and Eunice. Lovingly remembered by the family circle. “With Christ which is far better”.

23/07/2025

McPEAKE, Eileen – Died 22nd July 2025, peacefully in Scrabo Isles Nursing Home, late of Donaghadee.

Much loved mother of Nigel and Adele, mother-in-law of Amanda and Peter, devoted grandmother of Andrew, Katie and Laura. Dear sister of Marie and loving aunt of Ellen, Heather and Rosemary, John and Mark.

A Celebration of Eileen’s life will be held in Norman McBriar & Son’s Funeral Home on Friday 25th July 2025 at 2.00pm.

No flowers 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 the family and family circle.

23/07/2025

HAMILTON, BETTY – 22nd July 2025, peacefully at hospital, late of Listooder Road, Crossgar.
Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice and much loved mother of Gillian, Andrew, Claire and Alison. Mother-in-law of Angela, Mark, David and devoted grandmother of Andrew wife Bethany, Laura husband Ethan, Josh, Ellen, Ethan and James.
Funeral Service in First Saintfield Presbyterian Church on Friday 25th July 2025 at 11.00 am.
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.
Family and friends welcome at her home on Thursday between 4 and 8pm.
Lovingly remembered by the family and family circle.
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you”, Hebrews 13 v 5.

21/07/2025

McCARROLL, Chris – Died 20th July 2025. Peacefully at Hospital.

Dearly loved son of the late George and Cassie, much loved brother of Ted and Connie and brother-in-law of Jim.

Service of Thanksgiving in Saintfield Parish Church on Thursday 24th July 2025 at 12noon, preceded by a private family burial.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saintfield Parish Church Graveyard Fund c/o Norman McBriar & Son, Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield BT24 7FH.

House strictly private.

Time slips past but memories last.

20/07/2025

CHAMBERS, Ethel – Died 19th July 2025, peacefully at Greenvale Nursing Home.

Dearly loved wife of Ronnie, dear sister of Vi and Olive and the late Ken, Bill, Ruth, Kay and Nona.

A Service of Celebration of Ethel’s life will be held at Roselawn Crematorium on Saturday 26th July 2025 at 10.40am.

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 the family and family circle.

DUNCAN, Ethel Ann (née Henry) – Died 18th July 2025, peacefully in hospital, late of Kilmood.Beloved mother of Peggy, Go...
19/07/2025

DUNCAN, Ethel Ann (née Henry) – Died 18th July 2025, peacefully in hospital, late of Kilmood.

Beloved mother of Peggy, Gordon, Lorraine and David, loving mother-in-law of Ann, Jim and Jim, devoted granny of Michelle, Karen, William, Richard, Andy and Rebecca, great-granny of James, Max, Charlie, Josh, Leah, Cadence and Ollie and dear sister of the late Sadie, Vera and Victor.

A Celebrations of Ethel’s life will be held at Roselawn Crematorium on Thursday 24th July 2025 at 4.00pm.

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.

We will never cease to miss you, we will never cease to care, in a special corner of our hearts, you will always be there.

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