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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:
Unit 9 Woodland Close, Woodside Heights, Waterside, BT47 2FG

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

Patrick (Towser) Ferguson

Patrick (Towser) Ferguson

Date of Death: 23-05-23

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Patrick (Towser) Ferguson, peacefully at Altnagelvin hospital, surrounded by all of his loving family on 23rd May 2023.

Late of 236 Bishop Street and formerly of 5 Moore Walk. May he rest in peace.

Beloved father of Lisa, Ricky and Adam. Loving granda of Levanne, Pearse, Eli and Lucas. Devoted son of the late Kathleen and William. A much loved brother of Tommy, Ann, Gerald, Dolores, Sheila, Ruby, Kathleen, Noel, Damian and the late Mona, John, Daniel, Rita and Joseph. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Towser’s remains will be reposing at his sister Sheila’s residence, 246 Bishop Street from approx. 3:45pm this afternoon Tuesday 23rd May. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday 25th May at 11:20am for 12pm requiem mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.

Towser’s funeral requiem mass can be streamed live via the link below;

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St. Padre Pio Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Knock Intercede For Him.

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

James (Jimbo) Crossan

James (Jimbo) Crossan

Date of death: 16-05-2023

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of James (Jimbo) Crossan, peacefully at Altnagelvin hospital on 16th May 2023.
President of The AOH – Board of Erin and former player and manager of Derry City FC.
Late of 100 Woodbrook and formerly of 2 Hamilton Street. May he rest in peace.
Beloved husband of Nora. Devoted father of Seamus, Maraide, Liam, Anne, John, Karen, Martin, Joan, Barry, Elaine and the late Brenda. Loving granda and great-granda to all of his grandchildren. Dearest brother of Jobby and the late Eddie, Mary, Harry, Ron, Liam and Patsy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Jimbo’s remains will be reposing at his daughter Anne’s residence, 3 Lenamore Park from approx. 3:30pm this afternoon Wednesday 17th May. Funeral leaving from there on Friday 19th May at 9:20am for 10am requiem mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Jimbo’s funeral requiem mass can be streamed live via the link below;
Wake House Private From 11pm until 10am.
St. Columba Pray For Him. Our Blessed Lady Intercede For Him.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Liam Melly

Liam Melly

Date of death: 15-05-2023

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Liam Melly, peacefully at The Foyle Hospice, surrounded by all of his loving family on 15th May 2023.
Late of 8 Celtic Court. May he rest in peace.
Devoted father of Amanda, Joanne, Liam and Mark. Loving granda of Ethan, Ábaigh, Dylan, Jade, Sophie, Katie-Lee, Eva and Emilie. A much loved great-granda of Luca. Dearest father-in-law of Colin, Georgie and Alison. Dear husband of Annie. Loving brother of Anne, Clare, Marie, Danny, Gerard, Pius, Hugh and the late Mick, Jim and Betty. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his nieces, nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Liam’s remains are now reposing at his wife Annie’s residence, 4 Dunmore Gardens. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday 17th May at 9:20am for 10am requiem mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Liam’s funeral requiem mass can be streamed live via the link below;
“Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh A Anam Dílis”
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Hugh Cassidy

Hugh Cassidy

Date of death: 08-05-2023

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Hugh Cassidy, peacefully at his home on 8th May 2023.
Late of 290 Carnhill and formerly of 50 Argyle Street. May he rest in peace.
Beloved husband of Philomena. Devoted father of Martin, Sharon and Patrick. Loving granda of Kayleigh, Megan and Luke. A much loved great-granda of Jayden, Erica, Conán and Oisín. Dearest brother of Grace and the late John, Sheila, Margaret and Gerard. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Hugh’s remains will be reposing at his late family residence, 290 Carnhill from approx. 5:30pm this evening, Monday 8th May. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday 10th May at 9:40am for 10:15am requiem mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Hugh’s funeral requiem mass can be streamed live via the link below;
“To Know Him Was To Love Him”
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:
Unit 9 Woodland Close, Woodside Heights, Waterside, BT47 2FG

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