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Why are Irish and British funerals so different?

In Ireland, we are used to a very quick turnaround between the death of a loved one and their fun...

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15.23 18 Feb 2025


Why are Irish and British funerals so different?


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15.23 18 Feb 2025


In Ireland, we are used to a very quick turnaround between the death of a loved one and their funeral. However, people in the UK have a much longer process. Why is this?

Journalist Sophie Grenham has been investigating in today’s Irish Independent, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.


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