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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

James Cox

James Cox

Date of Death: 05-10-2024

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of James Cox, peacefully at his home, on 5th October 2024.
Late of 38 Altcar Park and formerly of 86 Rinmore Drive. May he rest in peace.
Beloved husband of the late Angela. Devoted father of Paul, Joseph, Deirdre, Declan, Sharon, James and Majella. A much loved father-in-law of Nerys, Jacqueline, Michael, Eugene, Rosie and Conor. Loving granda and great-granda to all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A dear brother to all of his brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Jame’s remains will be reposing at his late residence, 38 Altcar Park from 3pm this afternoon, Sunday 6th October. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday 8th October at 9:20am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.
Jame’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
St. Columba Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Fatima Intercede For Him.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Barry Donaghey

Barry Donaghey

Date of death: 26-09-2024

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Barry Donaghey, peacefully at The Foyle Hospice, after a heroic battle with Cancer, on 26th September 2024.

May he rest in peace.

Beloved father of Katie, Amy, Keith and Kerrylynn. Dearest father-in-law of Leila, John-Paul and Jay. Loving granda of Dervla, Ryan, Jack, Dylan, Arleen, Scarlett, Jamie, Tristan, Jim, Lola and Luna. A much loved brother and uncle. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends.

Barry’s remains will be resting at his daughter Katie’s residence, 45 Ard Grange from 3pm tomorrow afternoon, Friday 27th September. Funeral leaving from there on Sunday 29th September at 11:30am for a 12pm burial in the City Cemetery. Everyone welcome.

Wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.

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.

“To know him was to love him”

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

Jean (Jinny) McKinney

Jean (Jinny) McKinney née Braid

Date of death: 26-09-2024

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Jean (Jinny) McKinney née Braid, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 26th September 2024.
Late of 29 Ernest Street. May she rest in peace.
Beloved wife of the late Len (Brother) McKinney. Devoted mother of Gerard, Martina, Len, Andrew and the late Bill. A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother to all of her loving grandchildren. Dear sister of Mary, Rosaleen and the late William, Anne and Kathleen. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Jinny’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 29 Ernest Street from 5pm this afternoon, Thursday 26th September. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday 28th September at 9:15am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Jinny’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
St. Padre Pio Intercede For Her.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Deborah McBride

Deborah McBride

Date of death: 25-09-2024

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Deborah McBride, peacefully at her home on 25th September 2024.

Late of 20 Hollymount Park. May she rest in peace.

Beloved mother of Kerry. Loving daughter of the late Noel and Eleanor. Devoted sister of Brian, Brenda, Tony and Eamonn. Dearest sister-in-law of Tracey, Eamon, Mona and Sarah. A much loved mother-in-law of Eugene. A dear aunt and great-aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends.

Deborah’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 20 Hollymount Park from 2pm this afternoon, Wednesday 25th September. Funeral leaving from there on Friday 27th September at 9:15am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Rd. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore.

Wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.

Deborah’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
https://www.youtube.com/c/WatersideParish

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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