Among the most profound changes to have occurred in 2020 is the way in which we grieve our dead. So many of the time-honoured rituals and processes associated with marking the passing of a loved one have had to be set aside because of the public health measures in place.
Funeral companies have had to adapt to unparalleled circumstances, facing new pressures and introducing new work practices. As part of our series of reports looking at sectors of the workforce which have kept us going during the pandemic, we spoke to four people who work at Fanagans, one of the longest established funeral companies in Ireland.
The company, which includes Kirwans, Nichols and Carnegies funeral homes, organises an estimated one out of every four funerals in