Galway Funeral Directors
Guiding
families with
dignity & care
When loss finds your family, we walk beside you — with calm, compassion, and the quiet assurance that everything will be handled with the deepest care.
Available 24 hours, every day.
Galway Funeral Directors
Guiding
families with
dignity & care
When loss finds your family, O'Flaherty Funeral Directors walk beside you — with calm, compassion, and the quiet assurance that everything will be handled with the deepest care.
Offices in Galway City | Moycullen | Oranmore
Available 24 hours, every day.
A Galway
family, caring
for your family
O'Flaherty Funeral Directors are a fifth generation family funeral directors caring for Galway families since 1901. We know this county well — its communities, its traditions, its churches and cemeteries — and we handle everything with care and discretion, whatever your family's wishes or beliefs.
When you need us, we take care of everything — calmly, professionally, and with deep respect for you and your loved one. Our family will guide you step by step, at your own pace.
Our Services
Everything your family needs, handled with compassion and care.
Traditional Funeral
A full traditional Irish funeral from removal and reposing through to Mass and burial, conducted with deep respect for your family's wishes and Irish traditions.
Cremation Services
Traditional and direct cremation with a range of dignified memorial options, tailored to your family's wishes, traditions and circumstances.
Pre-Planning
Arrange your own funeral in advance — a deeply personal gift to those you love, removing uncertainty and giving your family the gift of clarity.
Repatriation
Expert international repatriation to and from Ireland — we manage every detail, document and arrangement with care and sensitivity.
Memorial Cards
Beautiful, high quality and personal memorial cards to reflect the life and memory of someone dear. Starting with a range of sample options, we will help you to craft and design the perfect memory.
Funeral Notices
We publish notices promptly on RIP.ie and all relevant platforms — ensuring family and friends across Ireland are kept informed with dignity.
Our Gallery
A glimpse into our facilities, ceremonies, and over 100 years of serving families in Galway with dignity and compassion.
Mercedes Hearse and Mourning Car at St. Josephs Church, Presentation Road, Galway
Our Facilities
Our fleet of hearses
Our Facilities
Collection of beautiful flower arrangements
Our Facilities
Mercedes Hearses polished and ready
Our Facilities
Mercedes Hearse Fleet
Our FacilitiesTwo of hour Mercedes Hearses polished and ready for this mornings funerals
Cathriona O'Flaherty, Managing Director
Team
Funeral Trade Show
Community EventsOur team Willie and Colm attending the 2024 Funeral Trade show in Dublin.
Mercedes Hearse on an Autumn Morning
CeremoniesFreshly polished Mercedes hearse at St. Nicholas Church, Galway
Funeral Notices
Please join us in remembering and celebrating the lives of those we have lost.
Elizabeth (Betty) Lally
In the early hours of Sunday, 7th June 2026, Betty died peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Aparee Living (Coral Haven) Nusring Home. Pr...
Michael (Mike) Newell
We are sad to announce the passing of Michael (Mike) Newell of Inismacatreer Island, near Cross, Co. Galway and formerly of Galway, Ennis, Tuam and Fl...
Maura Herbert (née Finn)
Formerly Mitchelstown, Cork On Saturday, 30th. May 2026, Maura passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, in the wonderful care of the sta...
Plan ahead
so they don't have to
Pre-arranging your own funeral is one of the most loving things you can do. It removes the burden from your family at a time when they need to focus on each other — and ensures your wishes are honoured, exactly as you intend.
Learn About Pre-PlanningServing Galway City & County
From the city to the coast — we're always close by.