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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

Marion Mullan née McFeely

Marion Mullan née McFeely

Date of death: 20-09-2023

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Marion Mullan née McFeely, peacefully at Altnagelvin hospital, surrounded by all her loving family on 20th September 2023.
Late of 40 Rockfield. May she rest in peace.
Beloved wife of Jim. Devoted mother of Conal, Mark, Erin and Bronagh. Loving grandmother of Shea, Eimear, Hannah, Sorcha, Joel, Adie, Ray, Saorlaith and Fiadh. A much loved sister of Kathleen, Sheila, Paula, Joe, Conal, Donncha, Veronica, Michael and the late Brian. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends.
Marion’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 40 Rockfield from 3pm this afternoon, Thursday 21st September. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday 23rd Septmber at 9:20am for 10am requiem mass in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Wake house will be strictly private from 10pm till 11am.
Marion’s funeral requiem mass can be streamed live via the link below;
“Ar dheis dé go raibh a hanam”
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Gareth Morrin

Gareth Morrin

Date of death: 21-08-2023

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Gareth Morrin, suddenly on 21st August 2023.
May he rest in peace.
Beloved son of Stella and the late Dozer. Loving brother of Ciara, Danielle, Glenn and Tammi. A much loved brother-in-law of Erin, Diarmuid, Damian and Nicole. Dearest uncle to all of his nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
***FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS LATER***
“On His Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy”
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

 

Jean Feeney née Bell

Jean Bernadette Feeney née Bell

Date of Death: 18-08-2023

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Jean Bernadette Feeney née Bell, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by all of her loving family on 18th August 2023.
Late of 12 Dawros Gardens. May she rest in peace.
Beloved wife of Tony. Devoted mother of Mark, Shauna and Barry. Loving granny of Paul, Lee, Aodhan, Caitlin, Shaughnessy, Sháe and Aaron. A much loved great-grandmother of Jayden, Ollie, Ivy-Rose, Raibh, Myah and Esmáe. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her loving brothers and sisters, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Jean’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 12 Dawros Gardens from approx. 6pm this evening, Friday 18th August. Funeral leaving from there on Monday 21st August at 9:20am for 10am requiem mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Jean’s funeral requiem mass can be streamed live via the link below;
St. Theresa Of Ávila Intercede For Her.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Susanna Mc Guinness née Organ

Susanna McGuinness née Organ

Date of death: 16-08-2023

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Susanna McGuinness née Organ peacefully at her home, surrounded by all of her loving family on 16th August 2023.

Late of 53 Upper Nassau Street. May she rest in peace.

Beloved wife of the late Harry. Devoted mother of Ann, Harry, Martina, Paul, Sharon, Michael, Charlene and the late Gerard and Sean. A much loved mother-in-law. Loving grandmother to all of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Susanna’s remains will be reposing at her late home, 53 Upper Nassau Street from 2pm this afternoon Thursday 17th August. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday 19th August 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 strictly private from 10pm until 11am.

Susanna’s funeral requiem mass can be streamed live via the link below;
http://www.steugenescathedral.com/webcam.html

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

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