Irish Funerals FAQ
General questions about funerals, wills and end-of-life planning in Ireland, with links to trusted Irish resources.
The Citizen’s Information website contains the most up-to-date information about making a will in Ireland.
The Irish Hospice Foundation website contains all the information you need, or you can call them on 1800 80 70 77.
The Irish Association of Funeral Directors has a directory of all its members on its website.
The Irish Hospice Society's Think Ahead Form is a comprehensive guide to end of life wishes in Ireland.
There are many alternatives to a traditional religious ceremony. Check out our blog section or ask your Funeral Director for alternative funeral ideas.
There are seven Crematoriums or Crematoria in Ireland – four in Dublin, at Dardistown, Glasnevin, Mount Jerome, and Newlands Cross, with the others in Cork, Cavan, and Shannon.
Religious burial grounds are usually operated by local parishes. Local authorities may also operate cemeteries, depending on the location, and there are also a limited number of Woodland Burial Grounds in Ireland.
The Citizen’s Information website contains information about Donating a Body to Science.