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Are Irish funerals changing?

A new report in the UK shows that one in five funerals are opting for the no-frills approach, wit...

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17.11 8 Jan 2026


Are Irish funerals changing?


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17.11 8 Jan 2026


A new report in the UK shows that one in five funerals are opting for the no-frills approach, without mourners or a service. So, are attitudes changing towards funerals closer to home?

To discuss this, Ciara is joined by David McGowan of Foley & McGowan’s Funeral Home Sligo, and McGowan’s Crematorium in Colloney, Co Sligo.


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