Cremation in Ireland

Cremation in Ireland

The first crematorium in Ireland was opened in Belfast in Northern Ireland in 1961. The cremation rate in Ireland in recent years is about 20%.

Most often during cremation, mourners gather in front of the chapel. After the arrival of the funeral procession, the coffin is brought into the chapel, often with music played at the entrance. Then a religious service is held. At its end comes the final farewell and the coffin disappears behind curtains, where it is later cremated.

Formal requirements for cremation in Ireland

To have a deceased person's body cremated, a complete set of documents must be submitted:

Cremation procedure in Ireland

Ashes in Ireland can be placed in a ground grave, columbarium, as well as kept at home, buried on family property or scattered in a chosen location

In Ireland there is the possibility of sending ashes using courier service.

The cremation process takes an average of 1.5 - 2 hours. The time depends on the weight of the deceased and the material the coffin is made of (wooden, ecological).

The price of cremation in Ireland

The price of cremation in Ireland:

  • body collection
  • handling all necessary formalities (documents from the office, consular clearance)
  • arranging all necessary translations
  • cremation
  • wooden cremation coffin
  • basic urn
  • delivery of the urn to the destination specified by you

The total price for cremation and transport in the case of Ireland is:

7,900 - 11,900 PLN

If you would like to use our services, please contact us at +48 608-135-247 to discuss details and prepare a complete cost estimate.

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