J. A. Gormley Funeral Directors: Six Generations of Professional Care
At J. Gormley, Nicholas Gormley (Facial Restoration Specialist), and Michael R. Gormley.
A Local Independent Family Business - We Care.
24/7 Personal Service
• Basic, Traditional & Bespoke Funerals
• Unattended Direct Cremations
• Repatriations
• Prepaid Funeral Plans
• Prepayment Funeral Plans
• Memorials
• Bereavement Support Gormley, we understand that the first reaction to loss is often shock, followed by confusion. As a truly independent, family-owned business, we are here to provide the support and guidance you need with a personal touch that national corporations cannot match. Why Our Expertise Sets Us Apart
We are proud to hold the most prestigious professional accolades in the UK funeral industry. This ensures your loved one is cared for with the highest level of technical and clinical skill:
Elite Qualification: icky Gormley (DipFD, MBIE): Current Chairperson of the Northern Ireland Division of the British Institute of Embalmers. Nicky is also 1 of only 2 Funeral Directors in Northern Ireland to hold the Level 4 NAFD Higher Funeral Directing Diploma—the highest academic accolade in the UK funeral industry. Three Generations of Embalmers: We have three fully qualified members of the British Institute of Embalmers (BIE) on-site: Michael J. Total Continuity: Because we are qualified embalmers and directors, your loved one never leaves our family’s personal supervision. We do not outsource the care of your loved one to third parties. Our Community Commitment
Family Owned & Run: We offer individual service reflecting local prices rather than national consortium rates. Inclusive Service: We serve all religions, traditions, and areas across Northern Ireland. Available 24/7: If a death has occurred, we are available any time of the day or night. Please contact us via our normal telephone numbers. Trusted Partners: We work closely with local Ministers, Priests, Celebrants, Doctors, and Solicitors to handle every detail on your behalf. Professional Memberships
✅ SAIF (Independent Funeral Directors) – Abiding by a strict code of professional practice. ✅ NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors). ✅British Institute of Embalmers ✅ FCA Regulated: We are an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279). Contact Us
📍 MAGHERA Funeral Home 1 Main Street, Maghera BT46 5AA T: 077 3332 7532
The family of the late 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐲 (𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 & 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐟𝐟) wish to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who offered support, sympathy, and kindness during their recent bereavement. Your presence, messages, and gestures of compassion have brought great comfort.
💙 𝐉. 𝐀. 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 - Serving families since 1841.
📍 Branches in 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚 & 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞
📞 Available 𝟐𝟒 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝟕 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲.
22/03/2026
🕊️ 𝐀𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐲 (𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚) 🕊️
The family of the late 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐲 (𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚) wish to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who offered support, sympathy, and kindness during their recent bereavement. Your presence, messages, and gestures of compassion have brought great comfort.
We remember Anthony with love on his First Anniversary.
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞:
🔗www.jagormley.com/post/anthony-o-kane-first-anniversary
💙 𝐉. 𝐀. 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 - Serving families since 1841.
📍 Branches in 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚 & 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞
📞 Available 𝟐𝟒 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝟕 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲.
19/03/2026
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐕-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐬𝐞
At 𝐉. 𝐀. 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, we understand how important it is for families to stay close and support one another during difficult times. To provide greater comfort, space, and dignity, we are pleased to offer our 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐕-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 as a dedicated 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬.
✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐕-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬
𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Accommodates larger family groups, allowing loved ones to travel together.
𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭: Luxurious interior, climate control, and premium seating for a calm, peaceful journey.
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 & 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: A modern, understated vehicle that complements the tone of the day.
𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Sliding doors and generous space make it particularly suitable for older relatives or those with mobility needs.
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: Ensures the family arrives together, supporting one another throughout the service.
Our aim is always to help families feel cared for, supported, and at ease, and our Mercedes V-Class is part of our commitment to providing thoughtful, compassionate service.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
💙 𝐉. 𝐀. 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 - Serving families since 1841.
📍 Branches in 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚 & 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞
📞 Available 𝟐𝟒 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝟕 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤
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J. A. Gormley Funeral Directors is family run and proudly independent, serving local communities and families.
The business was started by Mr Joseph McMenamin in Rainey Street, Magherafelt, who was also a publican in the town who died in 1909. The business was passed on to his daughter Marian Gormley (Nee McMenamin) who married Patrick Gormley (Goles, Cranagh) who also ran a bar in the village of Desertmartin.
When Marian died in 1933 the funeral business and bar was passed onto her son Brian A who married Ella McKenna (Tirkane, Maghera) who also inherited the bar and funeral directors from her late brother Dan who passed away in 1944.
Their son Joseph A (Joe) ran the funeral business and bar in Maghera and Desertmartin until his father Brian passed away in 1970.
Joseph A ran both businesses until his death in 2015. His son Michael J (Mickey) now manages the business at present with the help of his two sons Nicholas and Michael R.
In 1984 Mickey studied and completed the British Institute of Embalmers diploma, a diploma that both his sons Nicholas & Michael (Jr) received in 2017. In June of 2018 Nicholas travelled to St. Etienne, France and successfully completed a 5 day course on Facial Restoration & Reconstruction under the supervision of Philippe Dubresson and Alain Koninckx. J.A. Gormley Funeral Directors now have three fully qualified professional embalmers, all family members on hand to carry out duties in the day to day running of the business and taking the business into the 6th generation.