Find thoughtful support with the 5 best funeral services in Dublin
Funeral planning isn’t something most of us keep on our to-do list. When it becomes necessary, a compassionate team can make the practical side feel less overwhelming.
Dublin’s steeped in remembrance, from Christ Church Cathedral to quiet family gatherings. A farewell can be traditional or personal, and it doesn’t have to be grand to mean a great deal.
We’ve rounded up the best funeral services in Dublin to help you explore your options. Whether you’re considering burial or cremation, this guide gives you a clearer place to start.
How much does a funeral service cost in Dublin?
Funeral director fees in Dublin range from €2,950 to €5,500. Total costs can exceed €9,000, depending on your arrangements.
Cremation packages typically cost €3,500 to €4,500. Burial and plot costs range from €1,875 to €9,000+.
Disbursements, such as notices and music, start at €475. Ask for an itemised quote to see which charges your package includes.
1. Jennings Funeral Home
Address: Oscar Traynor Road, Kilmore, Coolock
Contact: (01) 848 6547
Hours: 24/7 phone service
When you’re grieving, having someone guide you through funeral arrangements can bring a little breathing room. Jennings Funeral Home in Coolock offers that support, with 24-hour telephone assistance for questions that can’t wait.
Jennings has served Dublin families for over 90 years. Its burial, cremation, repatriation and non-religious funeral services give families different ways to honour their loved ones.
Once you’ve chosen the arrangements, the team can help with coffin selection, notices, flowers and music. Having these details coordinated leaves you more time to be with family, while your wishes guide the farewell.
That said, the Coolock location may mean a longer journey for relatives travelling from South Dublin. Consider where guests are coming from before choosing it as the place for the repose.
Customer Reviews
They made a very difficult time and process very smooth and stress-free
From the first moment we contacted Jennings to the last contact, we had the most amazing staff look after our needs, requirements and requests. We were treated with professionalism and total respect. They made a very difficult time and process very smooth and as stress-free as one could hope.
- louise keane | Google Review
Thank you so much for everything you did for us
We had our funeral for our father organised here, and we cannot thank you enough. Kim was absolutely amazing to help us deal with our loss, and it felt like we were speaking to one of our own. We especially want to also thank the gentleman on the day for helping us carry our father on his last journey. Thank you so much for everything you did for us.
- Gary B | Google Review
2. Staffords Funeral Homes Dublin Funeral Directors
Address: 60 N Strand Rd, North Strand
Contact: (01) 855 0555
Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday – Saturday
Talking through funeral wishes can be difficult, especially when you’re unsure where to begin. Staffords Funeral Home in North Strand helps you work through those choices, with telephone support available day and night.
The family-run firm has served Dublin for four generations. It arranges burials, cremations and international repatriation, including liaison with overseas funeral directors when a loved one needs to come home.
For those planning ahead, a meeting covers personal touches such as music and flowers, alongside coffin choices and family transport. Staffords then provides a written proposal, giving your family something clear to refer to when the time comes.
However, its working hours finish at 5:30 PM, Monday to Saturday. Visiting after work may be less convenient, though you can still reach someone by phone around the clock.
Customer Reviews
Staffords went above and beyond in helping me give my dad the best send off
Staffords went above and beyond in helping me give my dad the best send off. I hadn’t a clue what to do or what to expect when I went up. They basically done everything for me on the day. The service they provide is amazing. Each member staff are just so lovely and helpful ☺️ on the morning of the funeral they took everything from me required for the day and looked afrer them leaving me to be able to grieve the loss of my dad and not have to worry about anything.
- Claire Potts | Google Review
Thank you all so so much for helping us to give my Father a beautiful send off
All of the staff we came in contact with connected to Stafford’s where fabulous.We went to Stafford’s full of worry and anxiety about making the arrangements because we never planned a funeral before and they walked us through it step by step especially Nikki in Ballyfermot she was brilliant.Thank you all so so much for helping us to give my Father a beautiful send off x.
- Victoria Martin | Google Review
3. Private Cremation
Address: 26 King’s Inns Street
Contact: (01) 531 13 13, +353 (0) 85 848 5665
Hours: 24/7 phone assistance
For families who prefer a simple farewell, Private Cremation offers arrangements you can make from home. Its care team is available by phone around the clock to guide you through the next steps.
The unattended cremation costs €1,950, while the €2,250 Bespoke option includes a crematorium service for family and friends. These published prices make it easier to choose an arrangement that fits your wishes and budget.
We like how the team coordinates collection across Ireland, handles cremation paperwork and returns the ashes by hand.
Separate prepaid plans are also available if you’d like to settle the arrangements ahead of time.
Do note that neither service offers viewing once your loved one enters its care. Families wishing to gather at the crematorium would need the Bespoke option, as the unattended package doesn’t include a ceremony or guests.
Customer Reviews
From start to finish, the service provided to us by Private Cremation was excellent
From start to finish, the service provided to us by Private Cremation was excellent. We discovered the company through a web search and had no other information whatsoever. From the first phone call of enquiry, Mickey was highly professional: competent, respectful and reassuring. He was available at all times of the day by phone/email and the ‘bespoke cremation’ we decided upon took place exactly as outlined on the website, with no stress or unforeseen issues arising.
- Reggie McMorris Google Review
You can really tell he takes pride in what he does
I’ve now used Private Cremation twice, and I can honestly say I’m blown away every single time. The level of care, respect, and professionalism is exceptional.
Mickey is a total professional who handles everything with such compassion and attention to detail, making a difficult time that bit easier to get through. You can really tell he takes pride in what he does, and it shows in every aspect of the service.
- Denzil Lacey | Google Review
4. Bourke’s Funeral Directors
Address: 71 Queen Street, Smithfield
Contact: +353 1 677 9160 / [email protected]
Hours: Office open Monday–Friday: 9:30 AM–5 PM, Saturday and Sunday by appointment; 24/7 phone assistance
A farewell can feel more personal when there’s room for familiar songs, favourite flowers and family traditions. Bourke’s Funeral Directors in Smithfield helps families bring these touches into religious, civil or humanist services.
Its history stretches back over 150 years, and it has received the IAFD Excellence Programme certificate.
Alongside funeral-home services, the team arranges home wakes and offers greener choices, including wicker coffins and access to natural burial grounds.
The funeral home accommodates up to 70 seated mourners, with smaller chapels for more intimate gatherings. We appreciate how private parking and a nearby multi-storey car park give visitors useful options when arriving.
However, larger gatherings needing seats for everyone may require another venue. Weekend office visits need an appointment, though telephone support is available around the clock.
Customer Reviews
Exceptional service
I could not recommend Bourkes enough, we never planned a funeral before and they helped with every aspect of planning for our mother. There was nothing they didn’t do for us to facilitate extra time with our loved ones, to amending flowers that we wanted changed. Everyone at Bourkes goes above and beyond and we used them for our father who also passed a year later. Exceptional service
- Fiona Kelly Google Review
The service was beautifully organised.
We are grateful for the care, compassion, and professionalism shown by Alan and all the staff at Bourke Funeral directors during such a difficult time. Every detail was handled with sensitivity and respect. The service was beautifully organised.
- paul liston | Google Review
5. Corrigan & Sons Funeral Directors
Address: 5 Lower Camden Street
Contact: (01) 475 2326 / [email protected]
Hours: 24/7 phone assistance
Not every funeral decision needs to happen at once, and Corrigan & Sons gives families a helpful place to start. Based on Lower Camden Street, it offers burial, cremation and simpler arrangements, with telephone assistance available around the clock.
Religious, humanist and private services leave room for different beliefs and family wishes. For those planning ahead, its My Farewell Wishes partnership lets you record preferences and optionally pay towards the cost.
We like how support continues after the farewell, with practical guidance on paperwork and remembrance. Decisions about memorials or burial of ashes can wait until you’re ready, leaving a little breathing room between tasks.
The trade-off is that its Camden Street premises are better suited to smaller gatherings. Larger ceremonies may be better held at a church or crematorium, which Corrigan can help arrange.
Customer Reviews
We are very grateful to Joe and everyone at Corrigan’s
We are very grateful to Joe and everyone at Corrigan’s for their compassionate expertise and guidance, and for their comforting, dignified and respectful funeral arrangements. Their professionalism and care made a very difficult time a little easier, and we highly recommend them.
- Mary ma Google Review
I can highly recommend Corrigan & Sons.
Tom, Joe & all staff at Corrigan’s are extremely professional & knowledgeable. They were very helpful, sensitive & compassionate towards our family at one of the saddest times. They guided us through the whole process from start to finish, ensuring that every one of our wishes were carried out exactly as requested. I can highly recommend Corrigan & Sons.
- Barbra Hackett | Google Review