Guiding you through every step with care and professionalism

At John Sweeney & Sons Funeral Directors, we are here to support you and your family during one of life’s most difficult times. Based in Arklow, Co. Wicklow, we are an independent, family-run funeral home that has been serving the local community since 1959. Whether you are arranging a funeral for a loved one or planning ahead for the future, our experienced team will guide you through every step with sensitivity and respect.

We provide funeral services for all beliefs, offering both traditional and modern options to meet the needs of families across Arklow and the wider area.

What We Do as Funeral Directors

Our role is to handle all aspects of the funeral arrangements on your behalf. We take care of the practical and legal matters, while helping you plan a funeral that reflects the life, personality, and wishes of the person who has died.

We can assist with:

• Bringing the deceased into our care

• Advising on burial, cremation or alternative options

• Reposing arrangements — at home or in our funeral home

• Liaising with churches, cemeteries, crematoria and celebrants

• Completion of paperwork, including death registration documents

• Transportation of the deceased and family members

• Music, flowers, booklets and funeral notices

• Live streaming services, if requested

• Repatriation to or from Ireland

• Ongoing after-funeral support and memorial guidance

Burial Services

Burial remains a common choice for many families in our area. We can help you select a cemetery or family plot, liaise with the relevant authorities, and arrange the grave opening. Whether the funeral service is held in a church, in our funeral home, or at the graveside, we will ensure everything is handled with dignity and attention to detail.

Cremation Services

Cremation is an increasingly chosen option. We will guide you through the process, from completing the necessary forms to arranging the cremation itself at a nearby crematorium. Services may be held beforehand in a church, funeral home, or other location, followed by a short committal at the crematorium.

We are also happy to assist with the later placement or scattering of ashes, and can advise on local regulations and memorial options.

Civil and Non-Religious Ceremonies

We understand that not every family wishes to have a religious service. We work regularly with civil celebrants and humanist officiants to create meaningful, non-religious ceremonies that honour the life of the person who has died. These ceremonies can be held in our funeral home, at a crematorium, graveside, or any suitable venue.

Whether traditional or contemporary, religious or non-religious, our priority is to help you plan a service that feels right for your family.

Available 24 Hours a Day

If a death has occurred and you need immediate assistance, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call us at 0402 32333 at any time for guidance and support.

Serving Arklow and Surrounding Areas

From our base in Arklow, we provide funeral services throughout Co. Wicklow and neighbouring parts of Co. Wexford, including:

• Avoca

• Aughrim

• Redcross

• Woodenbridge

• Brittas Bay

• Wicklow Town

• Gorey
  …and surrounding towns and villages.

Support Beyond the Funeral

Our care continues after the funeral has taken place. We provide practical guidance on death registration, headstones and memorials, as well as access to bereavement support. You can find more information on our After-Funeral Support page.