# Funeral

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# Funeral

Woman who died in a car crash a day after giving birth laid to rest

“Nicola’s last great joy in life was to become a mother to baby Lily Rose.”

29.2k

Sep 8th 2016, 2:04 PM

# RIP

Woman killed in a car crash a day after giving birth to be laid to rest tomorrow

Nicola Kenny was involved in a car crash a day after giving birth to her daughter Lily-Rose.

45.0k

Sep 7th 2016, 9:05 AM

# Italy

'Don't be afraid to scream your suffering': Italy mourns victims of earthquake

Italy’s head of state earlier paid tribute to the “extraordinary effort” of more than 4,000 rescue professionals and volunteers who helped with the rescue effort.

10.5k

Aug 27th 2016, 1:01 PM

# Derry

Pope sends special message of condolence for funeral of Bishop Edward Daly

Daly famously waved a white flag while trying to aid the wounded on Bloody Sunday.

10.5k

Aug 11th 2016, 3:45 PM

# RIP

"Jo would ask us not to fight with hate, but draw together": Funeral of Labour MP Jo Cox draws thousands

The MP for Batley and Spen, a prominent anti-Brexit campaigner, was shot dead while leaving a constituency clinic last month.

16.3k

Jul 15th 2016, 3:27 PM

# Kentucky

In Photos: Thousands line the streets for Muhammad Ali's funeral

The former heavyweight world champion passed away a week ago today.

15.0k

Jun 10th 2016, 6:56 PM

# Hong Kong

Gucci warned funeral shops not to sell paper replicas of its bags used as tributes to the dead

Burning paper replicas of everything a loved one could ever want in the afterlife is an enduring tradition in Hong Kong.

25.0k

May 7th 2016, 11:00 AM

# final tribute

In modern Ireland, the pauper's funeral is not a thing of the past

One funeral director said while these funerals are done with dignity and respect, it is sad that there is no one to say a final goodbye.

44.9k

Apr 10th 2016, 9:30 PM

# Toronto

'He's mayor of heaven now': Mourners pay final respects to controversial politician Rob Ford

He gained worldwide notoriety for smoking crack cocaine while in office.

14.3k

Mar 30th 2016, 10:23 PM

# RIP

Photos: Well known politicians and stars among mourners at Nancy Reagan's funeral

Nancy was described as “a woman without whom Ronald Wilson Reagan would never have become president”.

26.4k

Mar 12th 2016, 2:19 PM

# Funeral

Murdered Vincent Ryan was a devoted new dad who died "suddenly and violently"

He was shot dead last week.

50.7k

Mar 8th 2016, 11:58 AM

# RIP

Denis O'Brien Snr's funeral was a veritable who's who of Ireland's rich and powerful

The 85-year-old died on Monday.

56.0k

Feb 23rd 2016, 6:45 PM

# North Inner City

'Nobody deserves to die the way Neddy died' - Hutch family pleads for violence to end

The father-of-five was gunned down in his home on the night of 8 February.

74.3k

Feb 19th 2016, 3:05 PM

# laid to rest

"A heartbreaking occasion": Kenneth O'Brien remembered as kind, loving and reserved

Around 300 mourners attended the funeral service of Kenneth O’Brien, whose remains were found in Co Kildare last month.

47.5k

Feb 3rd 2016, 11:42 PM

# loving tribute

In full: Kenneth O'Brien's father pays tribute to his "intelligent, handsome and loving" son

“We feel so privileged and honoured to be able to say Kenneth was our son.”

19.3k

Feb 3rd 2016, 4:00 PM

# Ennis

Hundreds turn out for funeral of Polish man who died alone on Christmas Day

Musicians also attended, while a garda escort accompanied him to the graveyard.

67.4k

Jan 11th 2016, 10:35 PM

Voices

'A funeral should sum up a person's life. There are tears, but laughter too'

Father Seamus Ahearne writes about the challenges, pressures – and the lessons he has learned from presiding over many funerals.

1.2k

Dec 30th 2015, 8:00 AM

# California

Hero's funeral for California shooting victim who shielded co-worker

The family of Shannon Johnson were handed a US flag at his funeral service today.

25.2k

Dec 12th 2015, 11:00 PM

# tributes

Watch: Powerful final haka as Jonah Lomu is laid to rest

The New Zealand rugby legend died of a heart attack earlier this month.

30.9k

Nov 30th 2015, 12:52 PM

# Ka Mate

Shelford and Umaga lead emotional All Black Haka at Jonah Lomu's funeral

The ceremony was broadcast live on New Zealand television.

11.1k

Nov 30th 2015, 9:56 AM

# Homecoming

In pictures: A traditional Pacific farewell for All Blacks icon Jonah Lomu

The All Blacks icon was honoured in Auckland.

29.6k

Nov 28th 2015, 12:00 PM

# last rites

Organising a funeral: The unexpected challenges when a loved ones dies

It can seem like an overwhelming task – here it is step by step.

30.6k

Nov 12th 2015, 8:00 PM

# irish wake

12 things that happen at every Irish funeral

“Sorry for your troubles.”

15.3k

Nov 8th 2015, 8:15 PM

# Carrickmines

Carrickmines survivors are now living in this car park

It’s located at Ballyogan Road in South Dublin.

23.4k

Oct 25th 2015, 1:41 PM

# connors family

'The time of grieving, a tsunami of grief, is only just begun'

The remains of Thomas and Sylvia Connors and three of their children are now being taken to Wexford.

40.6k

Oct 22nd 2015, 11:15 PM

# connors family

Priest criticises lack of empathy from settled community over Carrickmines deaths

Fr Dermot Lane was speaking at the removal service for Thomas and Sylvia Connors and three of their children.

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Oct 22nd 2015, 8:10 AM

# carrickmines tragedy

Four-year-old released from hospital, as family's removal service takes place

A removal service for the Connors family will be held in Balally, south Dublin, at 5pm today.

23.6k

Oct 21st 2015, 8:20 AM

# carrickines tragedy

A final farewell: As the bells tolled, five coffins were taken from the hearses

With five coffins sitting before the altar, sadness could be seen etched on the faces of everyone in the church that day.

14.8k

Oct 21st 2015, 6:01 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s everything you need to know this morning.

11.5k

Oct 20th 2015, 8:50 AM

# Tragedy

Funeral details of Carrickmines fire victims announced

The burials will take place in Wexford and Wicklow over the coming week.

16.8k

Oct 18th 2015, 2:23 PM

# Louth

One of life's gentlemen: 'Tony made his time on this earth beautiful in so many ways'

The emotional funeral mass was held in a small rural church in Blackrock, county Louth.

26.7k

Oct 15th 2015, 1:15 PM

# Costa del Sol

Funeral of murdered criminal Gary Hutch takes place in Dublin

He was shot dead at a holiday resort on Spain’s Costa Del Sol last month.

54.3k

Oct 6th 2015, 1:51 PM

Voices

What you need to know about the 'forgotten patriot' who is getting a state funeral today

Thomas Kent is among the least recognisable of the men executed in 1916, but today he will take centre-stage in the centenary commemorative narrative, writes Brian Hughes.

555

Sep 18th 2015, 1:00 PM

# the journey home

Thousands turn out as 'forgotten patriot' Thomas Kent lies in state

Kent was one of 16 people executed in the aftermath of the 1916 Easter Rising. He will be buried with full state honours in his hometown of Castlelyons tomorrow.

28.3k

Sep 17th 2015, 9:18 PM