Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Belfast Funeral Services by David Crymble & Sons
We are a family-run funeral directors with over 25 years of experience serving the Belfast community. Established in 2004, our business combines deep local roots with professional expertise, offering compassionate support for bereaved families. Our team provides 24/7 assistance, including home visits for those unable to travel, and maintains two funeral homes in Belfast. With David Crymble's 20+ years in the profession and Andrew Crymble's early career involvement, we uphold traditional values while embracing modern service standards.Our partnership with SAIF Care extends post-funeral support through counselling services, reflecting our commitment to long-term care. We specialise in memorial design, ashes management, and navigating coronial procedures, ensuring comprehensive guidance during difficult times. Our involvement in Willowfield Parish Church and local community activities demonstrates our dedication to serving beyond funeral arrangements.
Services
Funeral arrangements
Memorial services
Cremation options
Obituary preparation
Floral tributes
Ashes management
Coronial procedure guidance
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 25 years of local community experience in Belfast
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Personal home visits for housebound clients
- SAIF Care partnership for extended bereavement support
- Experienced team with generational funeral profession expertise
Associations and certifications
- National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors
Services
Funeral arrangements
We provide comprehensive funeral planning services tailored to individual needs. Our experienced team guides families through every arrangement detail, from venue selection to legal documentation. With 24/7 availability and home visit options, we ensure accessible support during difficult times.
Memorial services
Our memorial design services help create lasting tributes to loved ones. We offer guidance on inscription choices, stone selection, and cemetery regulations. We also provide memorial maintenance and renovation services to preserve these important remembrance markers.
Cremation options
We explain cremation choices including ashes scattering locations and memorial urn options. Our staff assists with temporary ashes storage while families decide on final arrangements. We provide biodegradable urns and coordinate scattering ceremonies at meaningful locations.
Coronial procedure guidance
We support families navigating coronial investigations, explaining legal requirements and documentation processes. Our team liaises with coroners' offices to streamline paperwork and ensure compliance with Northern Ireland regulations.
Bereavement support
Through our SAIF Care partnership, we offer professional grief counselling services. This includes telephone support and face-to-face sessions with qualified counsellors, providing emotional assistance beyond the funeral service itself.
People
David Crymble
Founder
With over 20 years' experience in the funeral profession, David established the business in 2004 after working with James Brown and Sons. He provides 24/7 support to bereaved families, combining professional expertise with personal compassion.
Andrew Crymble
Funeral Director
Andrew joined the profession at 18, working part-time with James Brown and Sons before joining the family business. He offers generational expertise and contemporary service approaches to support modern bereavement needs.
Joy Crymble
Operations Manager
Joy manages daily operations with over 25 years' local community experience. She ensures smooth coordination of funeral arrangements and supports families with administrative requirements during their bereavement period.
Stephen Hanna
Funeral Arranger
Stephen assists with logistical arrangements and documentation. With extensive knowledge of Northern Ireland funeral regulations, he provides practical support for families during challenging times.
Questions
What locations do you serve?
We operate from two Belfast locations: Upper Lisburn Road and Woodstock Road, serving families across Northern Ireland.
Do you offer memorial maintenance services?
Yes, we provide memorial cleaning, renovation, and annual maintenance services to preserve graves and monuments in churchyards and cemeteries.
What support exists after the funeral service?
Through our SAIF Care partnership, we offer free counselling sessions and ongoing emotional support for bereaved families.
How do you handle coronial investigations?
We liaise directly with coroners' offices, explaining legal requirements and managing documentation to simplify the process for bereaved families.
