Burials

Traditional or informal

Funeral services can be as formal or informal as you would like – and it’s entirely up to you as to how religious the service is depending on your beliefs and the wishes of your loved one.

John Gray & Co Funeral Directors can organise the funeral and a burial at your chosen cemetery, graveyard or burial ground and purchase a grave on your behalf where necessary. The service would traditionally take place at the service room at the funeral home, attended by family and friends.

If you already have a family burial plot we will arrange for it to be reopened before the burial. You are unable to purchase burial plots which are next to each other or reserving multiple plots. We can help you with arranging the preparation of the grave.

What happens at a burial?

On the day of the funeral, depending on your preference, mourners may assemble at the funeral home or church. The coffin will be at the service room ready to be taken with the cortege after the service.

A funeral service usually lasts around 20 to 60 minutes and can include a number of hymns or non-religious songs that mean something to you, eulogies and readings.

Following the funeral service (should you choose to have one) the committal service usually takes place at the graveside with the minister, clergy or other non-religious officiant conducting the service. This can be tailored to your requests with readings, songs and prayers.

John Gray & Co Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral and burial arrangements so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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We offer a masonry service for new pieces, additional inscriptions or renovations to existing memorials.

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Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

John Gray & Co Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

First class service. A special thanks to Ann Marie who was professional, personable and provided guidance throughout.

Steve Clements

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Jacqui Bothwell Hair

I would like to say a massive thank you to Sandra, Andrew and Tom in Grays. They took the pain out of a painful journey, they made the whole process easy and simple to manage. Their communication style was simple and human. Thank you to…

Michael Harvey

Thank you so much for arranging my stepmother's funeral. It was as perfect as a funeral can be from the arrangements to the day. Special thanks to Anne Marie and Sandra in the Bangor office and Andrew on the day who was so caring and…

jennifer farr

From the start of our process to the very end Anne-Marie was fantastic! She showed patience, understanding and knowledge in what was a very emotional and difficult time for us on the loss of our mum, and grandma to my daughter, who had an exceptionally…

Heather Lee

Totally professional especially the help given by Rianna and the pastoral care shown by Mark Niblock it makes me glad that my mother’s funeral was done in a proper and dignified manner

Hillis Hamilton

EVERY member of your team were brilliant Many Thanks…

Diann Bill

John Gray & Co were absolutely superb! Very compassionate and understanding, made everything so simple and took a massive weight off my shoulders. Riana, Mark and the rest of the staff were very professional.

Jamie McGaffigan

Very dignified and friendly funeral arrangements..Sandra and Andrew deserve a particular mention for arranging everything required .Couldnt recommend John Gray &Co.highly enough.

Noel Wishart

All staff we encountered were Amazing. The whole week was a blur for us and the staff clearly understood this and took control of the things we needed. Seamless from start to finish.

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