Crematorium
Funeral Flowers for Roselawn Crematorium
Roselawn serves a wider community than almost any other crematorium in these pages. For decades it was Northern Ireland's only crematorium, and it remains the principal one, so the families who gather here come not just from Belfast but from towns and villages right across the province.
The crematorium stands within Roselawn Cemetery on the Ballygowan Road at Crossnacreevy, in the hills on the south-eastern edge of the city, and is operated by Belfast City Council. The grounds are extensive, wide lawns, long views over open countryside, and the rural setting gives services a stillness that families often remark on.
Flowers have always had a place here, and getting a tribute to Roselawn is more straightforward than its location might suggest.
Flower Policy
Belfast's florists carry the whole range out to Crossnacreevy: hearts and cushions, casket pieces, wreaths, simple tied sheaves and names spelled out in flowers. Deliveries happen before the service rather than alongside it, with the timing settled between the florist, the funeral director and the venue, nothing the family needs to think about on the morning.
When the committal is over, the flowers are generally brought out where mourners can spend a few minutes among them and read the messages. A family hoping to take tributes home afterwards, or to see them donated, usually says so to the funeral director in advance, so the staff know what should happen once everyone has gone.
Delivery Guidance
An order for Roselawn needs to name the person who has died, give the day and the hour of the service, and spell out the destination in full, Roselawn Crematorium, Ballygowan Road, Belfast. Services here can be booked closely together, which is why florists tend to double-check the start time before setting off.
Despite the rural address, Belfast florists treat the run out to Roselawn as routine. Families ordering from Great Britain or further afield usually do best with a florist actually based in Belfast rather than a national relay service, and for anything needed the same day, an early phone call beats an online form.
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Access & Directions
Roselawn lies on the Ballygowan Road (A23) beyond Castlereagh, twenty to thirty minutes' drive from Belfast city centre depending on traffic, with generous parking inside the cemetery.
Public transport out this way is limited, so cars and taxis carry most mourners. Drivers who have never delivered here before tend to allow a little extra time, as the grounds are large and the chapel takes a moment to find.
Towns Served
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- Daldowie Crematorium
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Popular Tribute Types
Helpful Guides
- How to Choose Funeral FlowersA practical guide to choosing the right funeral flowers for your loved one's service.
- Funeral Flower Etiquette in the UKA clear guide to who sends funeral flowers in the UK, what to do when the family asks for "family flowers only", and how to get the timing and wording right.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is Roselawn the only crematorium in Northern Ireland?
For many years it was, and it is still the main one, run by Belfast City Council, which is why families travel to services here from well beyond Belfast itself.
When do flowers need to arrive at Roselawn?
Ahead of the service. The florist sorts the delivery window with the venue, so what really matters is that the order carries an accurate name, day and start time.
Can mourners spend time with the flowers after a Roselawn service?
Usually so, once the committal has finished, the tributes are brought out so family and friends can look at them and read the cards before heading home.
I live in England, how do I send flowers to Roselawn?
A florist based in Belfast can take the service details and deliver straight to the crematorium. Some people prefer instead to send a sympathy arrangement to the family at home.