Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Carrickfergus
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Carrickfergus takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Wilton Funeral Directors, Carrickfergus
We are located on the Marine Highway.
- 14 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DP
Call 24 hours a day:
028 9336 2321
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
Talk to someone in Carrickfergus
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 5 / 5 based on 9 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Angela and Johnny class acts.
Mr Ian J., 27 January 2023
Rated 5/5
Friendly and efficient staff with all the support and information provided. Having everything organised and the stress taken away was a great help. Angela dealt with the family on a very personal basis and showed genuine concern that meant a lot to us.
Mr David M., 11 May 2022
Rated 5/5
Our family would thank you for your very professional and efficient services. From the moment of our first contact, through the funeral planning, and then the service itself everything was handled superbly by Angela with both empathy and support.
Mrs Heather M., 13 March 2022
FAQs
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Talk to your local branch to get a quote
Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.