A cremation funeral can still be a local funeral
Many families choose cremation but still want the funeral service to take place close to home, parish, family and community. We can arrange a local funeral service in Sligo before the cremation takes place, so relatives, neighbours and friends can gather locally without everyone needing to travel to the crematorium.
With Feehily’s Funeral Services, a cremation funeral can include the same care, dignity, music, readings, clergy or celebrant support and personal details as a burial funeral. We guide your family through each step, from the first call to the return or placement of ashes.
A local service without unnecessary travel for mourners
Many families prefer the main funeral gathering to happen locally in Sligo, close to home and community. With a cremation funeral arranged by Feehily’s, the service can take place locally, while the cremation itself is coordinated afterwards.
Immediate family may choose to travel if they wish, but the wider congregation does not necessarily need to make the journey. We can talk through the practical arrangements calmly and help you choose what feels right for your family.
Direct cremation in Sligo
Direct cremation is a simple cremation arrangement without a large public service beforehand. It may suit families who want privacy, simplicity or a memorial at a later date.
Feehily’s can still look after the arrangements, paperwork, transport and ashes with care and respect. Direct cremation does not prevent a memorial later, and families can still mark the life in a meaningful way when the time is right.
Ashes can be returned to the family, buried, scattered where appropriate, or placed in an urn or keepsake. We can explain the options and help with any later remembrance gathering.
Call 071 915 9999 to discuss a cremation plan or email info@feehilys.ie.
Can Feehily’s arrange a cremation funeral in Sligo?
Yes. We arrange cremation services in Sligo, including the local funeral service, paperwork, transport, crematorium coordination and ashes guidance.
Can we have the funeral service in Sligo before cremation?
Yes. Many families hold the main funeral service locally in Sligo before the cremation arrangements are completed afterwards.
Do mourners need to travel to the crematorium?
Not necessarily. The wider congregation can gather for the local funeral service in Sligo, while immediate family may travel privately if they wish.
Can immediate family attend the crematorium privately?
Yes. If immediate family would like to attend privately, we can explain the timings and help coordinate the arrangements.
What is direct cremation?
Direct cremation is a simple cremation arrangement without a large public service beforehand. A memorial or remembrance gathering can still take place later.
Can we have a memorial service after cremation?
Yes. Families can hold a local memorial service, celebration of life or private remembrance after cremation at a time that suits them.
Who handles the cremation paperwork?
Feehily’s guides your family through the required paperwork and statutory forms, and coordinates the documents needed for the cremation.
Can we choose an urn or keepsake?
Yes. We can talk through urn and keepsake options, including choices for display, burial, scattering or sharing ashes among family members.
What happens to the ashes after cremation?
Ashes can be returned to the family, collected, placed in an urn or keepsake, buried in a grave, or scattered where appropriate.
Can ashes be buried in a family grave?
Yes. We can arrange the burial of ashes in a family grave and coordinate clergy, celebrant support or a short graveside remembrance if desired.
