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Brian McElroy Funeral Directors offer personalised funeral arrangements, cremation services, and grief support. Contact us to plan a meaningful and memorable farewell for your loved one.

Funeral Director

As a funeral director, Brian McElroy Funeral Directors provides various services to assist families during this difficult time. These services may include:

  • Coordinating with the deceased's family and friends to make funeral arrangements

  • Preparing the body for burial or cremation, including dressing and grooming the body as requested

  • Making arrangements for the funeral service, including coordinating a location, arranging for music and organising every service aspect. This includes coordinating with any clergy or other officiants

  • Arranging for the transportation of the body to the funeral service and the graveyard or crematorium

  • Helping the family select a coffin or urn and making arrangements for the burial or cremation

  • Providing grief support and counselling to the deceased's loved ones

  • Handling the necessary paperwork, including filing the death certificate and obtaining any required permits or licenses

  • Providing memorial materials, such as prayer cards or memorial folders

It's important to note that the services offered by us at Brian McElroy Funeral Directors may vary depending on the needs and wishes of the deceased's family.

For further information on our Funeral director services, please get in touch with our Dublin-based offices today.

Funeral Director FAQ

What is the role of a funeral director?

A funeral director is a professional who is responsible for the arrangements and management of a funeral. This includes coordinating with the deceased's family and friends, making arrangements for the funeral service and burial or cremation, and preparing the body for burial or cremation.


The specific tasks and responsibilities of a funeral director may include:

  • Meeting with the deceased's family to discuss their needs and preferences for the funeral

  • Helping the family select a casket or urn and making arrangements for the burial or cremation

  • Coordinating with clergy or other officiants to plan the funeral service

  • Making arrangements for the transportation of the body to the funeral service and to the cemetery or crematorium

  • Dressing and grooming the body as requested by the family

  • Handling the necessary paperwork, including filing the death certificate and obtaining any required permits or licenses

  • Maintaining records and financial accounts related to the funeral

Funeral directors often work closely with other professionals, such as casket and headstone manufacturers, florists, and cemetery workers, to ensure that all aspects of the funeral are carried out according to the family's wishes. We will always offer any possible assistance when organising any specialist funeral requirements. 

What questions should I ask a funeral director?

When meeting with Brian McElroy Funeral Directors to plan a funeral, it can be helpful to have a list of questions to ensure a clear understanding of the services offered and the associated costs. Some questions you may want to consider asking include:

 

  • What services are included in the funeral packages you offer, and what are the costs of each?

  • Are there additional costs that may not be included in the package price, such as flowers, obituaries, or transportation?

  • How do you handle cremation and burial arrangements?
    How do you handle the preparation and transportation of the body?

  • Can we view the body before the funeral?
    Can we have a visitation or wake before the funeral service?

  • Can you help us with the selection of a casket or urn?

  • Can you assist with writing the obituary or selecting music or other elements for the funeral service?

  • Can you provide grief support and counselling services for our family?
    How do you handle the paperwork and legal requirements related to the funeral?

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