Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Directors in Portadown
Established in 1933, Joseph Poots & Son Funeral Directors has served County Armagh for over nine decades, providing compassionate and professional funeral services tailored to individual needs. Our team combines deep local knowledge with extensive experience to create meaningful tributes that reflect the unique lives of loved ones. We maintain membership with the National Association of Funeral Directors and Irish Association of Funeral Directors, upholding the highest professional standards.Our dedicated staff offers 24/7 support, including home visits and pre-paid funeral planning through Choice Funeral Plans. We operate our own service venue and specialise in traditional and contemporary ceremonies, repatriation services, and memorial masonry. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures we adapt to evolving community needs while maintaining the dignity and respect central to our founding principles.
Services
Cremations
Burials
Repatriation
Coffin Range
Memorial Masonry
Floral Tributes
Transport Services
Prepaid Plans
Ashes Keepsakes
Online Tributes
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- 24/7 availability for immediate support during difficult times
- Personalised funeral planning reflecting individual wishes and traditions
- Experienced team with over 90 years of local community service
- Choice Funeral Plans offering pre-paid arrangements with price guarantees
- Comprehensive repatriation services for international transfers
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Funeral Directors
- Irish Association of Funeral Directors
What people say
24/7 availability
Personalised arrangements
Professional team
Transparent pricing
Cultural sensitivity
Services
Cremation Services
We provide traditional and unattended cremation options with flexible ceremony choices. Our experienced team guides families through service planning, including venue selection, officiant coordination, and ashes management. We offer cremation packages starting from 1,700, with options for religious or non-religious ceremonies at crematoria, churches, or alternative locations.
Repatriation Services
Our specialists handle international repatriation logistics with care and cultural sensitivity. Services include documentation management, coffin preparation, air freight booking, and destination-specific compliance. We support families transferring loved ones to or from the UK with transparent pricing and 24/7 multilingual assistance.
Memorial Masonry
We create lasting tributes through custom memorial masonry. Options include granite, marble, and stone headstones with bespoke inscriptions. Our team advises on cemetery regulations, material durability, and design choices, offering renovation services for existing memorials and temporary grave markers.
Prepaid Funeral Plans
Choice Funeral Plans allow advance arrangements with price guarantees. We help clients document preferences and manage legal documentation. Plans cover essential services with protection against future cost increases, offering peace of mind through the Financial Conduct Authority-regulated provider Alternative Planning Company Limited.
Floral Tributes
Our local florists create bespoke floral tributes reflecting personal tastes. Options include traditional sprays, themed arrangements, and seasonal displays. We offer guidance on flower selection considerations, including colour schemes, symbolic blooms, and post-service arrangements while respecting cultural preferences.
Questions
What funeral service options are available?
We offer traditional burials, cremations, unattended cremations, and bespoke memorial services. Our team can arrange repatriation, eco-friendly options, and unique celebrations of life tailored to personal preferences.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, our Choice Funeral Plans let you arrange and pre-pay for services, locking in current prices and ensuring your wishes are documented for family clarity.
What support exists for international repatriation?
We handle full international transfers with documentation support, coffin preparation, air freight coordination, and compliance with destination requirements through our experienced specialists.
Are there payment plan options?
While we don't offer direct payment plans, our Choice Funeral Plans provide price guarantees, and we accept major credit/debit cards for service payments.
How do I choose a coffin?
We offer traditional wood, wicker, cardboard, and picture coffins. Our staff provides guidance on options, environmental considerations, and cemetery requirements to help match personal preferences and budget.
What happens during a cremation service?
Cremation services can include chapel ceremonies, family gatherings, or non-religious memorials. Our team coordinates timings, officiant arrangements, and post-cremation ashes management according to family wishes.
