About Us

About Bairds of Antrim Funeral Directors

Bairds of Antrim Funeral Directors was founded in the late 1870’s by James Baird, great grandfather of the current manager, Jon Baird. We have been serving the local community of Antrim and greater Belfast for four generations. With over 140 years of experience, we provide a professional and caring service to families in their time of need.

The funeral church was purpose built a few years ago and is a modern, warm and friendly environment for families to hold a funeral service. With cremations becoming more popular, we are served by Roselawn Cemetery and Crematorium in Crossnacreevy, just southeast of Belfast.

Here at Bairds of Antrim Funeral Directors we also offer a prepaid funeral plan, Choice, so that you can arrange and pay for a funeral in advance.

The team at our Antrim funeral home will provide advice at every stage of the funeral planning process, and will arrange an individual and unique funeral to help you celebrate the life of your loved one.  We have our own service venue on-site in Antrim.

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We are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors and the Irish Association of Funeral Directors

Bairds of Antrim Funeral Directors

Latest Reviews

Google

When we lost our father, Geoff and his team were amazing. We are grateful for both his kind and caring professionalism towards our mother, as well as to my sister and I. On the day of the funeral especially, anytime we looked to him for…

Helen Legge

Google

We were so grateful for Geoff’s support throughout such a difficult time. He was professional, patient, and kind, guiding us with understanding and sensitivity. Geoff knew exactly what was needed and when, which made everything feel calm and well taken care of. His care and…

Andrea McCooke

Google

I have to say that Bairds provided the ultimate service for my dad's recent Funeral Cremation. They were very helpful with the whole process and l found Stephen Thompson a perfect person of exceptional understanding to deliver the appropriate prayers and reflection. A very exceptional…

Raymond Preston

Google

At a very difficult time, Bairds of Antrim were very helpful, friendly, professional, and made everything go smoothly for us. Delighted with all their services. We all as a family wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bairds of Antrim to everyone, you’ll not be disappointed…

June

Google

I can’t express enough how grateful I am for the compassionate service I received from Bairds Funeral, particularly from Linda. During such a difficult and emotional time, Linda went above and beyond to ensure my mother-in-law’s last wishes were carried out exactly as she had…

Beverlee Moag-walker

Much Loved

Having Bairds sort all the funeral arrangements took away a lot of stress. Jackie was fantastic he kept me informed about everything, If I had any questions he was able to answer them. My mum had a cancer on her face, it had left her…

Linda McAllen

Much Loved

My family and I were extremely grateful for the way Bairds Funeral Directors dealt with the arrangements for my father's funeral. Jackie Leighton and all the staff were compassionate, dignified and professional. They definitely made this very sad occasion bearable. I would thoroughly recommend Bairds…

Linda Letters

Much Loved

Our experience of dealing with Bairds was very positive at such a difficult time for dear mum and I. Their approach in gently walking us through all of the practical things that needed seen to . Their patience, understanding and support in making decisions was…

Shirley Bell

Much Loved

Jackie, who dealt with us, was very professional and courteous. He dealt with everything and made the whole experience more bearable. Thank-you. I would have no hesitation in recommending Bairds.…

Tom O'Connor

Much Loved

Very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient and took care of everything

Rodney Ferguson

Meet the Team

Jon Baird

Business Principal

I have worked in the business since 1982, so my length of service is a few months short of 39 years. Before entering the business, I trained as a motor mechanic and when I completed my apprenticeship, I joined the business as the 4th generation of the family to be involved. It seemed that once I had my apprenticeship done, it was a natural progression to join the business and continue the family name. I enjoy being able to help people, guide and support them and leave a positive lasting memory during difficult times.

It is important to me to continue to uphold the family name and support the local community, being genuinely compassionate and supportive. I hope the families that choose to use our services feel supported by a team of professional staff who have the skills and knowledge guide them during a very difficult time in their lives. I believe in treating people in the way I would like to be treated if I needed the services of a Funeral Director.

William O’Neill

Senior Funeral Services Operative

Joanne Arkins

Administrator/Arranger

Linda Nugent

Administrator/Receptionist

Our Values

Pride

We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.

Helping People

Our business exists to help the bereaved to make fitting arrangements for their loved one’s last journey and to provide lasting memories for family and friends.

We do this with a positive, caring and understanding approach.

Respect for everyone

We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.

Professional Standards

We are a professional organisation and we strive to achieve the highest possible standards in everything we do and to improve upon these standards continuously.

Accept responsibility

We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.

Partnership

We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.

Our locations

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 02894428230 visit branch or arrange a home visit