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 Ch

arter 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?

HAYWARD, Joan (née Forster) - Died 27th August 2026, peacefully after a long illness at Sir Samuel Kelly Memorial Home, ...
28/08/2026

HAYWARD, Joan (née Forster) - Died 27th August 2026, peacefully after a long illness at Sir Samuel Kelly Memorial Home, Holywood.

Dearly loved wife of the late Alan, much loved mother of Carol (Paul) and Kathy (Stuart), dearest Nanny to Ben, Daniel, Evie, Grace, Alexander and Christopher and much loved sister of Margaret.

Thanksgiving Service will be held in St. Mark’s Parish Church, Newtownards on Friday 4th September 2026 at 11.00am, preceded by a private family committal.

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

Reunited with her darling husband on that far distant shore.

McCARROLL, Lorna (née Warden) - Died 25th August 2026, peacefully at Marie Curie Hospice, late of Carr Road, Lisburn. De...
26/08/2026

McCARROLL, Lorna (née Warden) - Died 25th August 2026, peacefully at Marie Curie Hospice, late of Carr Road, Lisburn.

Dearly loved wife of Alan, much loved mum of Harry, partner Brooke, and Charlie, partner Rachel, devoted nana of Everly, beloved sister of Colin, dear sister-in-law of Donna and loving aunt of Ryan and Caitlin.

A Celebration of Lorna's life will be held in Carr Baptist Church on Friday 28th August 2026 at 2.00pm, followed by interment in Trinity Presbyterian Churchyard, Boardmills.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Friends of the Cancer Centre c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

Lovingly remembered by her family and family circle.

Redeemed by the Precious Blood of Christ.

McCARROLL, Lorna (née Warden) - Died 25th August 2026, peacefully at Marie Curie Hospice, late of Carr Road, Lisburn.
Treasured Memories from Colin, Donna, Ryan, Caitlin and Mark.

God’s garden must be beautiful, He only picks the best.

DOBSON, Trevor - Died 25th August 2026, peacefully at home in Crossgar, surrounded by his loving family.Dearly loved son...
26/08/2026

DOBSON, Trevor - Died 25th August 2026, peacefully at home in Crossgar, surrounded by his loving family.

Dearly loved son of the late Sammy and Peggy, much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great- uncle.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at his home (8 Mary Street, Crossgar) on Friday 28th August 2026 at 11.00am, followed by interment in Lissara Presbyterian Churchyard. All are then welcome to Lissara Presbyterian Church Hall for refreshments.

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

Family and Friends are welcome to call at the family home.

Lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.

23/08/2026

JOHNSTON, Helen (Hellie) (née Kennedy) - Died 21st August 2026, at home.

Dearly loved wife of Lawrence, much loved mum of Jane and Mark, devoted granny of Ben, Leo and Julia and dear sister of Nepolie and Peter.

A Celebration of Hellie's life will be held at Norman McBriar & Son’s Funeral Home on Thursday 27th August 2026 at 12noon, followed by a private committal.

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

House private.

Lovingly remembered by her family and family circle.

PATTON, Stephen James - Died 21st August 2026, unexpectedly at home in Killyleagh.Dearly loved husband of Bernie, much l...
21/08/2026

PATTON, Stephen James - Died 21st August 2026, unexpectedly at home in Killyleagh.

Dearly loved husband of Bernie, much loved dad of Gemma and Ryan, loving father-in-law of Matthew and Abbi, devoted granda of Tess, Annie and Nancy, and a dear brother and brother-in-law.

A Celebration of Stephen’s life will be held at his home (51 Inishmore, Killyleagh, BT30 9TP) on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 10.00am, followed by interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Comber Road, Killyleagh.

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

Family and friends welcome to call at the family home on Sunday and Monday between 2-4pm or 6-8pm.

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.

14/08/2026

ADDIDLE, Margaret Ferguson (Née Crone) Died 12th August 2026, peacefully at Beechvale Nursing Home, late of Moneyreagh.
Dearly loved wife of Marshall, much loved mother of Michael and Jenny, loving mother-in-law of Alison and Mark, devoted granny of Christopher, Jahna, Shaun, Daniel, Albie, Isobel, James, Katy, Jill and Heidi and dear sister of Robert and the late Jean, David and Betty.
Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Bloomfield Methodist Church on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 12 noon.
No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NI Hospice c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.
Times slips past but memories last.

12/08/2026

The family of the late Anna Clarke (Murray) wish to pass on our sincere thanks and gratitude to all family, neighbours and friends near and far, who attended her funeral, called at the house, sent cards and messages of condolence and help in any other way. Also to those who donated to Macmillan Cancer Support through Norman McBriar & Son. All the kindness shown meant so much to us.

Thanks to all the medical teams who treated Anna in hospital in England and in the community in Saintfield. A special thank you to the staff of Ward 7A and the Palliative care team in the Royal Victoria Hospital for their care of Anna and the family.

Thank you to Fr Anthony McHugh for his words of comfort, prayers and conducting the Mass, and to Sarah McVeigh for the beautiful singing and music.

Also thanks to Norman McBriar, Donna and the team for their professional guidance and support through the difficult days.

We trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.

07/08/2026

Turtle, James – Died 7th August 2026, peacefully at hospital, late of Ballygrainey.

Dearly loved husband of Elma, much loved father of Joanne, Peter and Fiona, loving father-in-law of Alan, Kerrie and Gary, devoted grandfather of James, Amy, Jack, Zoe, Nicole, Callum, Ben, Zara and Molly.

Following a private family committal, a Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Ballygrainey Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 11th August 2026 at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Friends of the Cancer Centre c/o Norman McBriar & Son, Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

Lovingly remembered by the family and family circle.

SAVAGE, Edward (Eugene) – Died 7th August 2026. Peacefully at his home in Saintfield with his family. R.I.P.Beloved husb...
07/08/2026

SAVAGE, Edward (Eugene) – Died 7th August 2026. Peacefully at his home in Saintfield with his family. R.I.P.

Beloved husband, devoted father and cherished grandfather.

Requiem Mass in Mary Mother of the Church, Saintfield on Monday 10th August 2026 at 12 noon, burial afterwards in Kilcairn Cemetery.

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.

House Strictly Private.

Lovingly remembered by the family and family circle.

05/08/2026

The family of the late Victor James (Jim) Gibson would like to thank all those who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement.

Thank you to all who attended the funeral, sent cards, messages, called at the home or helped in any other way.

Thanks to Rev Alan Burke and also Robin Fairbairn for conducting the service and their words of comfort and prayers.

Thanks to Ballygowan Catering Corps for refreshments provided.

To all nursing staff in the spinal ward in RVH. Also any member of staff involved in his care in his time in the Ulster Hospital.

Also thanks to Norman McBriar and his team for their professional guidance and support.

We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of the family's sincere thanks and appreciation.

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37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield
Ballynahinch
BT247FH

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