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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 hausarbeit kaufen 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 wissenschaftliche ghostwriter 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

Myra Simpson née Carlin

Myra Simpson née Carlin

Date of death: 11-06-2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Myra Simpson née Carlin peacefully at her home on 11th June 2025.
Late of 29 Clondermott Park and formerly of 3 Olive Terrace. May she rest in peace.
Beloved wife of the late Brian. Devoted mother of Jeff, Kelly, Lee, Julie, Tracey and Brian. Dearest mother-in-law of Joanne, Robbie, Gerard and Brian. Loving granny of Lee, Eoin, Tyler, Nicole, Kyle, Taylor, Corey, Farrah, Eimear, Darragh and Shane. A much loved sister of Jean, Kevin and Billy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Myra’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 29 Clondermott Park from 3pm this afternoon, Thursday 12th June. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday 14th June at 9:20am 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.
Myra’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
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. Padre Pio Intercede For Her.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Christine McCormack née Tierney

Christine McCormack née Tierney

Date of Death: 08-06-2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Christine McCormack née Tierney, peacefully at her home, surrounded by all of her loving family on 8th June 2025.
Late of 187 Hatmore Park. May she rest in peace.
Beloved wife of John. Devoted mother of Martina, Danielle and the late Baby Annmarie. Dearest mother-in-law of Tony and Peter. Loving granny of Adam and Corey. A much loved daughter of the late Eddie and Agnus. A dear sister of Mary, Martin, Paul and the late Geraldine and Sean. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her loving family, friends and neighbours.
Christine’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 187 Hatmore Park from 8pm this evening, Sunday 8th June. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday 10th June at 9:20am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Eugene’s Cathedral. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Wake house will be private from 10pm until 11:30am.
Christine’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
Our Lady Of Medjugorje Intercede For Her.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

 

Kathleen Manning

Kathleen Manning

Date of death: 25-05-2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Manning, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 25th May 2025.
Late of 35a Grainan Drive, Belmont. May she rest in peace.
Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Margaret and the late Patrick.
Kathleen’s remains will be reposing at the McClafferty Funeral Home and Chapel Of Rest from 6pm until 8pm this evening, Tuesday 27th May. Funeral leaving from there tomorrow, Wednesday 28th May at 9:20am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Kathleen’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
St. Bernadette Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Michael Barr

Michael Barr

Date of death: 24-05-2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Barr, peacefully at home, surrounded by all of his loving family on 24th May 2025.
Late of 29 Burnside Manor, Killea and formerly of 7 Rathowen Park. May he rest in peace.
Beloved husband of Jean. Devoted father of Ethan, Lisa and Cara. Dearest father-in-law of Eimear, Johnpaul and Stephen. Wonderful granda of Caí, Ada and Lila. A much loved brother to all of his brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his nieces, nephews, wider family circle and friends.
Michael’s remains will be reposing at his late home, 29 Burnside Manor, Killea from 6:30pm this evening, Saturday 24th May. Funeral leaving from there on Monday 26th May at 9:15am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Michael’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
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. Padre Pio Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Medjugorje Intercede For 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:
2 Oak Country Green, Crescent Link, Waterside, BT47 6FU

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