#Funerals
Burials and cremations will continue with 'utmost dignity', say funeral directors
Irish Association of Funeral Directors said that this was the ‘most difficult time’ they had ever experienced.
Opinion: If my family pet died I would hold a religious end-of-life ceremony
Pope John Paul II said that ‘animals possess a soul’ and are ‘as near to God as men are,’ writes Diarmuid Pepper.
Opinion: Are we ready to let go of the Catholic Church's rituals?
Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage and Burial are now rites of passage but do we understand their theological foundations, writes Shane Dunphy.
'He lit up a room when he entered': Teenagers who died at Tyrone disco laid to rest
Tributes have been pouring in for the three “wonderful” young people who tragically lost their lives on Sunday.
'Life is precious, life is brittle, life is very fragile. We saw that on Sunday night. Everybody hurts.'
Priest asks mourners at the funeral of the fourth victim of the Donegal crash to treat the car as a lethal weapon and to decide to drive with care.
'It is heartbreaking': Funeral arrangements announced for four young men who died in Donegal crash
The President of the GAA has paid tribute to the men.
5 decisions that are vital for a good Irish funeral
What exactly makes a good Irish funeral?
Funeral services cancelled as Ophelia moves across Ireland
Services in Dublin have gone ahead as planned, but a number of funerals in Cork were postponed due to the extreme weather.
'You can only do a funeral once, and you have to do it right': The story behind RIP.ie
We speak to one of the siblings behind the death notice website.
Ireland's newest crematorium is now open
It brings to number of crematoria in Ireland to six.
'My sister was failed in life and in death': We need to restore the bereavement grant
Paddy Kevane talks about how lack of government support can impact families during an emotional period.
Mass graves, bodysnatchers and crematoriums: Ireland's history with death
The authors of Grave Matters talk about death through the ages.
People dying is a lucrative business
Massey Bros. is investing half a million euro on new premises and services across Dublin.
'It’s more about life than death' - Behind the scenes at Glasnevin Cemetery
Historian Conor Dodd talks to us about the enduring appeal of the place where 1.5 million people have been laid to rest.
The traditional Irish wake: Why rumours of its demise have been greatly exaggerated
“The terrible thing about dying over there is that you miss your own wake,” Dave Allen once said. But is the tradition still as popular?
'What I've learned from working in a crematorium for 33 years'
“Down through the years I’ve seen some really tragic cases … It can be hard.”
Everything you wanted to know about grief but were too afraid to ask
An expert tells us what we can do to support bereaved people, how to talk to children about loss, and if there’s a good alternative to mass cards.
'Ireland as a nation suffered a loss which is beyond words. There are no words'
The first of the Carrickmines funerals took place in Bray today.
Carrickmines tragedy shows we all have empathy, but it gives way when it comes close to our backyard
Ireland’s dirty secret is that the Carrickmines tragedy could happen in any parish in the country, writes Donal O’Keeffe.
'My family and I have had many conversations about my impending death'
Wendy has terminal cancer.
Scottish people are getting too big to be cremated
Funeral homes have to order larger coffins.
This is how Ireland's new crematorium will look
The state-of-the-art structure will be built at Dardistown Cemetery.
'Life is short. I intend to honour those who died by living the happiest and most fulfilling life possible'
Clodagh Cogley, one of the survivors of the Berkeley balcony collapse, has written an inspirational message on Facebook.
'Eoghan was our translator, sense-maker and peacemaker. He was our wiser brother'
All members of the Culligan family spoke about the heartbreak of losing their son, brother, best friend and boyfriend.
Woman sets up company to bottle the scent of lost loved ones
You might be able to, soon…
China is cracking down on strippers at funerals
China’s official Xinhua news agency said such performances are typically organised in order to draw a larger crowd at last rites.
Call for councillors to vote down 'pagan practice' of cremation
A local resident in Newtownabbey has opposed the building of a new facility on the grounds of Christianity and the environment.
Want a church wedding? There might not be enough priests to do them in the future
The Association of Catholic Priests says married men should be allowed to become priests.
Opinion: Grief can be unpredictable, so a good send-off for a departed loved one is essential
A funeral provides mourners a space to accept death and to safely explore their grief and loss.
There needs to be more competition between graveyards, apparently
Today TDs will debate a Bill that seeks to end “non-transparent” behaviour by cemetery authorities.
Republic of Telly tackle every Irish funeral ever
Thanks father, lovely mass.
7 moments that make funerals the peak of Irish awkwardness
Funerals are a social minefield almost impossible to navigate.
Selfies at funerals now have their own dedicated Tumblr
What is the world coming to?
Column: Funerals are tough – and costs escalate quickly
One of the more perplexing cuts outlined in this year’s budget is the axing of the Bereavement Grant. People feel that they’re not safe from austerity, even in death, writes Geraldine Fitzgerald.
9 interesting quotes from Brian Cowen's first interview in over two years
The former taoiseach’s first interview in over two years, conducted with TG4 and airing next week, reveals plenty about him.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Everyone’s talking about the Irish people in Cairo, Michael Dwyer, and Scotland Yard looking at the death of Princess Diana (again).
Coveney: I've been to too many funerals and scenes of bodies brought ashore
Speaking to TheJournal.ie, Coveney spoke of the loss in his own family
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things you need to know before you start your day…
First two funerals held after US school shooting
Two six-year-old boys are being laid to rest. The first of the girls, also aged six, are due to be laid to rest tomorrow.
Funerals in Ireland: What are your options?
Online funeral planning, green burials and cremation – there’s more than one way to organise your big send-off.
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