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Here when you need us

About us

Established in 1904, McClafferty are the city’s longest established independent funeral director whom have earned an excellent reputation for providing a professional, compassionate and dignified service for bereaved families across our communities and beyond. Our professional staff will co-ordinate all aspects of the funeral arrangements in an authentic, personal, caring and sensitive manner to your exacting requirements. We have experience across all religious and non-religious denominations.

02871 262823

Where are we located?

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Funeral Home – Cityside Office:
Unit 3, Rathmor Business Park, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

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Waterside Office:
2 Oak Country Green, Crescent Link, Waterside, BT47 6FU.

Services

With McClafferty Funeral Directors there is no such thing as a standard arrangement. We work with you to customise and personalise every detail to your exacting requirements. Our experienced and professional staff will help guide you through each step of the planning process discussing all your expectations such as funeral costs, floral arrangements, funeral vehicles, and coffin selection, every detail will be fine-tuned. We liaise with all medical staff, clergy, cemeteries, and crematoria as and when required. Our goal is to remove as much stress as possible from your family during what is a difficult and upsetting time.

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Our promise is to help you arrange or plan a funeral with authenticity, care, respect, and reassurance.

Our proprietor Kieran Connor and his team of professionals are here to listen, advise and guide you through all your options during what is a difficult and upsetting time.

Our Heritage

In 2024 McClafferty Funeral Directors marks 120 years as the city’s longest established funeral director.

1904

September 2, 1904

Mr. John L. McClafferty established McClafferty Funeral Directors in King Street in the Waterside, Derry in 1904. He and his family ran the business until 1974. The image shows McClafferty Funeral Directors funeral home all those years ago.

1974

March 14, 1974

In 1974 Mr. Jack McKeone took ownership of McClafferty Funeral Directors whilst situated at Meenan Square in the Bogside. He continued to run the business for the next 13 years.

1987

February 17, 1987

Ownership then passed to Mr. John Casey in 1987 who remained at the helm alongside his family for 32 years. The image shows Mr. John Casey directing a funeral in 2014 with a horse-drawn carriage in procession on the Brandywell Road clearly showing the old Brandywell Stadium in the background recently renamed the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

2019

March 8, 2019

In March 2019 our new owner and proprietor Mr. Kieran Connor took the reigns of McClafferty Funeral Directors and has devoted himself to providing an authentic, personal & caring service to the families of Derry and beyond in their time of need.

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Obituaries

Angela McLaughlin née McGilloway

Angela McLaughlin née McGilloway

Date of death: 18-04-2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Angela McLaughlin née McGilloway, peacefully at home on 18th April 2025.
Late of 12 Deanery Street and formerly of South End Park. May she rest in peace.
Beloved wife of the late Eugene (Slim). Devoted mother of Eugene and Seán. Dearest mother-in-law of Christine and Michaela. Loving grandmother of Lauren, Liam, Danielle, Amy and Ava. Precious great-grandmother of Daniel and Molly. Beloved daughter of the late Bobby (Speedy) and Jinny. A much loved sister of Danny, Seamus, Mona, Frances and the late Bobby and Bernadette. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Angela’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 12 Deanery Street, from 6pm this evening, Friday 18th April. Funeral leaving from there on Monday 21st April at 9:20am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. A Cremation Service will then take place afterwards at 2pm in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Co. Cavan. Everyone welcome.
Wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.
Angela’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Foyle Hospice or Marie Curie c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.
Sr. Clare Crockett Pray For Her.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

William (Liam) Morrin

William (Liam) Moran

Date of death: 17-04-2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Liam) Morrin, peacefully at The Foyle Hospice on 17th April 2025.
Late of 27 Glen Rd. May he rest in peace.
Beloved husband of the late Rosemary. Devoted father of Liam, Simon, Marc, Kieran and Louise. Loving granda of Leah, Lily, Emily, Sara, Eabha and Savannah. A much loved brother of Jim, Margie, Paul, Karen, Marie and the late Christopher, Eddie, Sean and Danny. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends.
Liam’s remains will be reposing at his sister Marie’s residence, 6 Templetown Mews, Maydown from 5pm this afternoon, Thursday 17th April. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday 19th April at 9:15am for 10am Funeral Service in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan.
Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Liam’s Funeral Service can be streamed live via the link below;
St. Francisco Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Fatima Intercede For Him.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Bernadette (Bernie) McCarron née Ward

Bernadette (Bernie) McCarron née Ward

Date of death: 16-04-2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernadette (Bernie) McCarron née Ward, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on 16th April 2025.
Late of 19 Rathmore Rd. May she rest in peace.
Beloved wife of the late Pius. Devoted mother of Paul, Donna, Susan, Kevin, Pius, Angela, Maureen and Yvonne. A much loved granny of Laura, Louise and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she greatly adored. Dearest daughter of the late Barney and Agnes. Loving sister of Marie, Veronica, Angela, John, Gerard, Brian, Martin and the late Josephine, Margie and Patricia. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends.
Bernie’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 19 Rathmore Rd from 5pm this afternoon, Wednesday 16th April. Funeral leaving from there on Friday 18th April at 9:20am for 10am Funeral Service in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Wake house will be private from 10pm until 10am.
Bernie’s Funeral Service can be streamed live via the link below;
St. Lucia Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Fatima Intercede For Her.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Sadie McDaid née Condren

Sadie McDaid née Condren

Date of Death: 15-04-2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Sadie McDaid née Condren, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on 15th April 2025.

Late of 41 Phillip Street. May she rest in peace.

Beloved wife of William (Billy). Devoted mother of Declan, Donna, Colleen, Gareth, Kevin and Sarah. Dearest mother-in-law of Paula, Martin, Mike, Gabby and James. Loving Nanny of Ronan, Dúalta, Sadhbh, Jack, Emer, Aoife and Oísin. A much loved sister of the late Jimmy, John, Billy, Marie, Foncy, Tom, Pat and Joe. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends.

Sadie’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 41 Phillip Street from 6:30pm this evening, Tuesday 15th April. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday 17th April at 9:20am for 10am Funeral Service in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

Wake house will be private from 10pm until 10am.

Sadie’s Funeral Service can be streamed live via the link below;
https://www.churchservices.tv/steelstown

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

St. Bernadette Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her.

All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

 

Contact us

Phone:
02871 262823

Email:
services@mcclaffertyfunerals.com

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Funeral Home – Cityside Office:
Unit 3, Rathmor Business Park, Derry, BT48 0LZ.

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Waterside Office:
2 Oak Country Green, Crescent Link, Waterside, BT47 6FU

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