WJ O'Donnell & Sons is a family-run, independent, funeral and monumental service, established in 1987 and offering guidance, dignity and respect in your time of need. We are based in Ballymena, Portglenone and Toome and are regarded as one of Co. Antrim & South Derry's most respected Funeral Directors.
A funeral is more than just the service; we help with burial grounds, cremations, death certificates and more. We can look after all the arrangements for you. Bereavement is one of the most difficult times and is unique to everyone. We've put together some information to help make sense of things as well as useful contacts.
A funeral is more than just the service; we help with burial grounds, cremations, death certificates and more. We can look after all the arrangements for you. Bereavement is one of the most difficult times and is unique to everyone. We've put together some information to help make sense of things as well as useful contacts.
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WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors have been serving local communities and families across Northern Ireland since 1987. We believe in bringing an innovative attitude and outlook to funeral directing and strongly believe in Guidance, Dignity and Respect. It is these three core attitudes that make us a welcoming and supportive choice.
No two funerals are the same; we provide a service for the deceased and the bereaved that is individual. We can help and guide you through the necessary arrangements, costs, burial grounds, cremations, headstones and more. We have a wide selection of ceramic and metallic urns as well as accompanying floral arrangements.
The first thing to do is to contact the deceased's own G.P, or the doctor on call who comes out to certify the death. The doctor will issue a medical certificate confirming cause of death that is used to register the death at the registration office. If you opt for cremation, let the doctor know as certain paperwork needs to be completed.
The Legal Order is designed to help bereaved families compare funeral costs and make an informed choice of Funeral Director. We at WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors welcome this change, as it will reassure all bereaved families, that there will be no additional or surprising costs added to their funeral of choice.
We understand the perplexities associated with holding a wake in a residential setting. For this reason, we offer "Complimentary Wake Furnishings" to all grieving families who use our services. At the time of a death, we understand the difficulties associated with holding a wake at home, as would be the traditional in many areas.
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Ann Mccann
Dec 15, 2020
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Marie Mcauley
Aug 05, 2020
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Willie John and team done a fantastic job on my family headstone and memory cards this was done very quickly and alot of ones out there could learn alot from this gentleman he was so helpful and kind and i would highly reccomend his services also the receptionist Jackie was so pleasant and helpful and does her job great i give these guys 5 stars and are best in town
Kate Mccormack
Dec 29, 2018
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After the sudden death of my husband and on recommendation from someone else we found ourselves using the services of Willie John O'Donnell.
I am so pleased that we did because without him I don't think we could have got through the worst days of our lives . He handled every last detail of my husband's funeral with empathy and understanding . He was professional and courteous and his staff were a credit to him . I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Thankyou Willie John from the bottom of my heart.
I am so pleased that we did because without him I don't think we could have got through the worst days of our lives . He handled every last detail of my husband's funeral with empathy and understanding . He was professional and courteous and his staff were a credit to him . I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Thankyou Willie John from the bottom of my heart.
