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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

Sadie Rogers née Gallagher

Sadie Rogers née Gallagher

Date of death: 13-02-2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Sadie Rogers née Gallagher, peacefully at The Foyle Hospice on 13th February 2025.
Late of 9 Brandywell Rd. May she rest in peace.
Beloved mother of Erin, Kelly, De and Conor. Loving granny of Lauren, Sammy, Devin, Katey, Derry, Caroline, Mia, Sofia and Lily. A much loved great-granny to all of her great-grandchildren. A very dear sister to all of her brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends both at home and in the USA.
Sadie’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 9 Brandywell Rd from 11am on Sunday 16th February. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday 18th February 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.
Sadie’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 The Foyle Hospice.
St. Bernadette Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Her.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Anthony (Tony) McLaughlin

Anthony (Tony) McLaughlin

Date of Death: 11-02-2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony (Tony) McLaughlin, peacefully at Dublin Mater Hospital on 11th February 2025.
Late of 24 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 and formerly of 6 Edenmore Street, Derry. May he rest in peace.
A father, grandfather and brother. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle and friends.
Tony’s remains will be reposing at the McClafferty funeral home and chapel of rest from 6pm until 9pm tomorrow evening, Friday 14th February. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday 15th February at 10:15am for 10:30am burial in the City Cemetery.
“Peace Perfect Peace”
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.

Martin Crossan

Martin Crossan

Date of death: 12-02-2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Crossan, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 12th February 2025.
Late of 21 Jack Allen Court. May he rest in peace.
Devoted father of Roísín, Summer and Molly. Beloved son of Nora and the late Jimbo. Loving brother of Seamus, Mairéad, Liam, Anne, John, Karen, Joan, Barry, Elaine and the late Brenda. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Martin’s remains will be reposing at his mother Nora’s residence, 100 Woodbrook from 6pm this evening, Wednesday 12th February. Funeral leaving from there on Friday 14th February at 9:20am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Carnhill. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Wake house will be private from 10pm until 11am.
Martin’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
St. Anthony Pray For Him. Our Lady Of Lourdes Intercede For Him.

 

Mary Lynch

Mary Lynch

Date of death: 10-02-2025

It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Lynch, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 10th February 2025.

Late of 49 Ardfoyle and formerly of 2 Brook Street. May she rest in peace.

Beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Agnes. Loving sister of the late Pat and Nancy. A much loved aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Mary’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 49 Ardfoyle from 3:30pm this afternoon, Tuesday 11th February. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday 13th February 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 private from 10pm until 11am.

Mary’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;

Webcam

“Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On Her Soul”

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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