Memorialisation at Glasnevin
Choosing memorialisation at Glasnevin Cemetery offers families the reassurance of Ireland's most established cremation and remembrance services.
Each helps continue the enduring story of Ireland's National Cemetery. We welcome you to speak with us about what feels right for your family.
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Rose Garden
The Rose Garden is designed to reflect miniature burial grounds, with cremated remains interred into ground vaults. Above each vault, a memorial stone is inscribed with the name of the person and their date of death. At the time of cremation, it is possible to reserve spaces alongside other family members.
Columbarium Wall
Columbarium Walls provide a peaceful final resting place, with cremated remains placed in individual niches within a memorial wall. Each niche is marked with an engraved plaque, and spaces may be selected in advance or reserved at the time of cremation for future family use.
Remembrance Stone
The Remembrance Stone is for those whose ashes are not placed in Glasnevin Cemetery, and whose ashes may have been scattered in a significant place for the family. Nevertheless, the bereaved may wish to have some permanent memorial of their loved one.
Grave Interment
Interring ashes in an existing family grave is a deeply personal way to keep generations together within Glasnevin Cemetery. This option allows families to utilise a traditional burial plot as a final resting place for cremated remains, often providing a sense of continuity and shared history.
Memorialisation Steps
STEP 1
Choose Your Location
Explore the cemetery grounds and select the area that feels right for you and your family. Our locations across Dublin each offer their own character, setting, and heritage.
STEP 2
Talk to Our Team
Our caring and experienced staff will guide you through the available options, answer any questions you may have, and provide clear, compassionate advice every step of the way.
STEP 3
Reserve Your Space
Secure your chosen resting place with a straightforward and transparent reservation process, giving you confidence and clarity about your arrangements.
STEP 4
Receive Your Documentation
We provide official documentation confirming your plot reservation, ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones, both now and in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
A cremation service is very similar to a burial service. The service is normally 20 minutes, but we offer extended services of up to 50 minutes for families who want to include more music, prayers, or poems. At the end of the service, the coffin is normally hidden from view by curtains or moved to a separate room.
After the service, the coffin is taken to the crematorium. The body and coffin are both cremated. The ashes you receive consist of the remains of the deceased.
Most Christian denominations, including the Roman Catholic Church, allow cremation, as do Sikhs, Hindus, and Buddhists. Some religions, such as Orthodox Jews and Islam, do not permit cremation.
Generally, cremations are less expensive than burials because there is no need to purchase a grave plot or pay interment fees for existing plots. Your Funeral Director can discuss the specific costs and options with you.