Sometimes, people are stuck for words when death is around, but the Irish always have a saying or some wisdom to fill the void. When it comes to death, the Irish really know how to deliver a great ...

When people lose a loved one — especially unexpectedly — environmental consciousness may be the last thing on their minds. But modern funeral practices are wreaking havoc on the environment. Bodies ...

There should be more dancing at funerals. The thought struck me last month at Manchán Magan’s funeral in the church at Gonzaga College in Dublin, that while we do wonderful send-offs for people, Irish ...