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Unattended funerals in Newtownabbey
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Newtownabbey takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Wilton Funeral Directors, Whitehouse
We are down the road from Abbey Caravans & Leisure Ltd.
- 298 Shore Road, Whitehouse, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT37 9RW
Call 24 hours a day:
028 9036 5264
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm
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What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
Talk to someone in Newtownabbey
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 38 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Very much a caring respectful services
Margaret Chambers, 12 November 2025
Rated 5/5
Wilton Funeral Directors recently supported us through the difficult period following our Mum’s death.
We were met with professionalism and kindness throughout.
The staff at Wilton’s provided us with guidance and advice which made the entire process less stressful than it might otherwise have been. They also demonstrated understanding of our feelings and ensured that they communicated with us before, during and after our Mum’s funeral.
A professional and empathetic team.
Many thanks, it helped us greatly.
Mrs Janet S., 15 August 2022
Rated 5/5
Eileen was very empathetic approach & very helpful giving great advice & instruction. Took care of everything regarding the arrangements & Stephen and his team were very professional on the day & took care of our family. Thank you to all involved in mum’s funeral.
Mr Michael J., 9 August 2022
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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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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.