Belfast (Roselawn) crematorium: £453 for residents, £876 if you're not

Last updated 24 August 2026

Belfast (Roselawn) crematorium fees

Roselawn crematorium, run by Belfast City Council, charges Belfast residents significantly less than people living outside the city – almost half the fee for the same standard service.

Cremation fees

ServiceBelfast residentNon-resident
Standard cremation (10am–4pm)£453£876
Off-peak cremation (before 10am or after 4pm)£408£788
Child (17 and under)No chargeNo charge

Fees verified 24 August 2026. Source: Belfast City Council fee schedule, valid 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Service times and operational hours

Cremation slots run Monday to Saturday; there are no cremations on Sunday.

DayAvailable slotsSlot durationCrematorium operational hours
Monday–Friday1640 minutes (includes entry, exit, and a 20-minute committal)7.20am–5.20pm
Saturday1140 minutes (includes entry, exit, and a 20-minute committal)7.20am–2pm
SundayNoneNot applicableClosed

A Saturday and public/council holiday levy of £207 applies on top of the standard fee, for both residents and non-residents.

Source: Belfast City Council – Cremations, verified 9 August 2026.

Collecting cremated remains

Cremated remains can be collected from the crematorium office from 2pm on the next working day after the service, once the applicant on the Cremation Disposal form provides photographic ID. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm, and Saturday, 8.30am–2pm.

Source: Belfast City Council – Collecting cremated remains from City of Belfast Crematorium, verified 9 August 2026.

Contact

Address: 129 Ballygowan Road, Belfast, BT5 7TZ Crematorium enquiries: 028 9044 8342 Bereavement Services office (forms and admin queries): 028 9027 0296

Source: Belfast City Council – Crematorium, verified 9 August 2026.

About this crematorium

Belfast (Roselawn) is operated by Belfast City Council. It opened in 1961. The council’s own website refers to the site formally as “City of Belfast Crematorium.”