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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?
Funeral Home – Cityside Office:
Unit 3, Rathmor Business Park, Derry, BT48 0LZ.
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.
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, 1904Mr. 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, 1974In 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, 1987Ownership 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, 2019In 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.
Obituaries
Hugh Terrence (Terry) O'Kane
Hugh Terrence (Terry) O’Kane
Date of Death: 14-03-2025
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Hugh Terrence (Terry) O’Kane, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 14th March 2025.
Late of 32 Rosemount Gardens. May he rest in peace.
Beloved husband of Eileen. Devoted father of Majella, Kathy, Terry, Eileen, Thomas, Pat, Gerard and Ella. A much loved father-in-law. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather to all of his grandchildren. A dear brother to all his brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Terry’s remains will be reposing at his late residence, 32 Rosemount Gardens from 12pm this afternoon, Saturday 15th March. Funeral leaving from there on Monday 17th March at 8:50am for 9:30am 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 10am.
Terry’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
https://www.churchservices.tv/derrysteugenes
St. Martin Pray For Him.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Noella Hegarty née Dillon
Noella Hegarty née Dillon
Date of death: 22-02-2025
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we announce the passing of Noella Hegarty née Dillon, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 22nd February 2025.
May she rest in peace.
Beloved wife of Patrick. Devoted daughter of the late Denis and Phyliss. Loving sister of Ann, Catherine, Damian, Teresa, Paula, Michael, Martin and Mark. A much loved daughter-in-law of Hugh and the late Eilis Hegarty. Dearest sister-in-law of Hugh, Tim, Hilary and Sarah. Eternal friend of Teresa and Elizabeth. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of her wider family circle and friends.
Noella’s remains will be reposing at her sister Catherine’s residence, 1 Cashelmore Park from 2pm this afternoon, Sunday 23rd February. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday 25th February 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 9pm until 12 noon.
Noella’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link below;
https://www.churchservices.tv/derrysteugenes
St. Lucia Pray For Her. Our Lady Of Fatima Intercede For Her.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
Conor Collins
Conor Collins
Date of death: 18-02-2025
Sadie Rogers née Gallagher
Sadie Rogers née Gallagher
Date of death: 13-02-2025
Contact us
Phone:
02871 262823
Email:
services@mcclaffertyfunerals.com
Funeral Home – Cityside Office:
Unit 3, Rathmor Business Park, Derry, BT48 0LZ.
Waterside Office:
2 Oak Country Green, Crescent Link, Waterside, BT47 6FU