S Clarke & Son Funeral Directors, Newtownards

S. Clarke & Son, Funeral Directors
An independent, family-run business for 4 generations, helping families deal with the practical and emotional issues of bereavement since 1918.


Advice on Arranging A Funeral

We know losing a loved one can be an overwhelming time of acute grief and emotional upheaval. The first step is to give us a call and we will support and guide you through the process. We are available 24 hours a day. More...


Bespoke Funeral Services

At S Clarke and Son, we’re hugely experienced in organising funerals across the local area, providing families with a professional, dignified and compassionate service that always places your loved one at the forefront of everything we do. Religious or non-religious, traditional or modern ceremonies, we arrange all times of service, tailored to suit every family. More...


Personalised Funeral Options

Each funeral can be personalised with a range of options which our friendly staff can discuss with you.

• Live-stream: (£ free) We offer live streaming of services from our funeral churches to families around the world. You can choose to have the access open, or password protected. We were the first funeral director in the world to offer a live streaming service in 2004. More....


• Photo slideshow: (£ free) We can create a slideshow of your loved one to be shown as family and friends arrive.


• Horse-Drawn Hearse: (+£) Add a hearse drawn by a pair of Belgian Black horses. More...


• Ceremonial Piper: (+£) A ceremonial piper is a traditional choice to play at a funeral. The piper can play as the coffin enters or leaves the church and at the committal. More...

Pre-paid Plans

If you’ve ever arranged the funeral, you’ll know how many decisions there are to be made at what can be a difficult time. Some people never get around to discussing funeral wishes with their loved ones, which can lead to worry and anxiety when the time comes. A funeral plan with us can be a simple and straightforward way to remove this worry. It lets you pre-arrange the details, including special wishes and make financial provision for your funeral. Contact us for details and to arrange a chat. View/Download Brochure & more...

(We are an Appointed Representative of Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited Reg. No. 2644860, registered in England at Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, UK, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference Number 958152. The Financial Conduct Authority regulates pre-paid funeral plans only.)


Memorials - Headstones, Vases, Wedges, Inscriptions & Refurbishment

With a variety of finishes, textures and stone colours, our range of headstones are available to view to the rear of our Newtownards premises. Our Headstone Builder App lets you create the perfect memorial online while at home with your family and our knowledgeable staff are available to provide guidance and help. Visit our website for access to this free service. Our range of memorial vases and wedges are on display in our Ards branch, if these would be more suitable. As well as producing new memorials, we also refurbish, repair and add inscriptions to existing memorials, providing guidance on suitable inscription wording and available options. View/Download Brochures & more....


Funeral Notices

Funeral notices can also be referred to as obituary notices and death notices. If you want to announce the death of a loved one on our funeral notices page, our team is here to help. We cover all of Northern Ireland however we predominantly serve Newtownards, Bangor, Dundonald and the surrounding areas. More...


Innovating for an Eco-Friendly Future: Solar-Powered Funerals

We have recently made a large investment into greener energy with the installation of 20KW solar panel arrays at both of our locations. The company also introduced the first electric fleet in Northern Ireland, with a fully electric ambulance and plug-in hybrid hearses, limos and company vehicles. Now most of the company's funeral services are powered by the sun, allowing to offer Solar-Powered Funerals!