Advanced Funeral Planning

O’Donohoe’s Funeral Directors provide an advanced funeral planning service to clients in Ireland who are looking to ease the emotional and financial burden of planning a funeral at short notice.

Families can organise funeral arrangements in advance as a way of minimising stress as well as allowing an individual to have a role in choosing what their own funeral will consist of.

Our funeral directors are available to meet clients at a location of their choice to provide advice and assistance in any way we can. Pre-funeral planning enables clients to personalise every detail of their funeral arrangements.

Organise your affairs in advance to ease financial and emotional stress

Pre-Funeral Planning Services

O’Donohoe’s Funeral Directors support clients in the pre-funeral planning process and ensure every step is handled with professionalism, respect and empathy.

Those who want to play a part in planning their own funeral can avail of our services while discussing future funeral arrangements.

Our services include:

  • Choosing music

  • Choosing readings and ceremony organisation

  • Cremation

  • Embalming

  • Humanitarian ceremony arrangements

  • Locating a grave

  • Religious ceremony arrangements

  • Selecting a coffin

  • Selecting flowers

  • Wake/removal organisation

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When is a good time to start thinking of advanced funeral planning?

    Pre-planning offers individuals with a sensible and straightforward process of ensuring their affairs are in order. Whether you are a young married couple, retired or single, planning in advance will guarantee your wishes are carried out exactly to your requirements.

  • Can I pay for the service in one lump sum?

    Yes. It is not required, however, we recommend it as a way of protecting yourself against inflation. All fees paid in advance will be placed into an annuity or trust registered in your name until after your death and the services have been fulfilled.