Are Irish funerals changing?

08/01/2026 7 min
Are Irish funerals changing?

Listen "Are Irish funerals changing?"

Episode Synopsis

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.