WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors
  • Welcome
  • About Life as an Irish Undertaker Our Fleet
  • Full Service Funerals Flowers Complimentary Wake Furnishings Catering Create a personal "Order of Service Booklets & Doscards"
  • Funeral Package & Price List Funeral Finance
  • When Someone Dies Bereavement Advice Organ & Body Donation
  • Obituaries
  • Family Reviews
  • Contact
WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors
  • Welcome/
  • About Us/
    • About
    • Life as an Irish Undertaker
    • Our Fleet
  • Our Services/
    • Full Service Funerals
    • Flowers
    • Complimentary Wake Furnishings
    • Catering
    • Create a personal "Order of Service Booklets & Doscards"
  • Pricing/
    • Funeral Package & Price List
    • Funeral Finance
  • Guidance/
    • When Someone Dies
    • Bereavement Advice
    • Organ & Body Donation
  • Obituaries/
  • Family Reviews/
  • Contact/
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WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors

Serving Families In Ballymena, Portglenone, Toome & Surrounding Areas Since 1986 #nifunerals

Life as an Irish Undertaker

WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors
  • Welcome/
  • About Us/
    • About
    • Life as an Irish Undertaker
    • Our Fleet
  • Our Services/
    • Full Service Funerals
    • Flowers
    • Complimentary Wake Furnishings
    • Catering
    • Create a personal "Order of Service Booklets & Doscards"
  • Pricing/
    • Funeral Package & Price List
    • Funeral Finance
  • Guidance/
    • When Someone Dies
    • Bereavement Advice
    • Organ & Body Donation
  • Obituaries/
  • Family Reviews/
  • Contact/

Welcome to my blog page...

Where I’ll share my journey that began in 1987, a journey that led me to a profession that is as challenging as it is rewarding. As an Irish undertaker, I have the privilege of providing solace and support to people during their most difficult times. This role goes beyond the logistics of death; it’s about understanding, comforting, and standing by bereaved families. Join me as I share my experiences, insights, and the profound respect I have for the rituals surrounding death.”

Over four decades..

My role has evolved to include a diverse array of responsibilities. From the intricate art of embalming to the thoughtful orchestration of funeral services, each task is performed with the highest degree of care and reverence for the departed and their families. Every duty I undertake is a testament to my commitment to respect and honor the deceased and their loved ones.”

The funeral industry has evolved significantly over the past four decades. Changes in societal attitudes towards death and advancements in technology have transformed the way we conduct funerals. Despite these changes, the core values of compassion, Guidance, Dignity and Respect have remained constant at

WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors

My Blogs Below



June 14, 2023

Life as an Irish Undertaker, Funeral Director, and Embalmer→

June 14, 2023/ William John O'Donnell

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β€œThrough my blogs, I hope to provide information and guidance about planning and executing a funeral that honors and helps the family handle grief, as well as going behind the scene….”

Ballymena Funeral Home

WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors

41–43 Mount Street

Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT43 6BN

028 2563 1406

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Portglenone Funeral Home

WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors

43 Glenone Road, Clady (Corner)

Portglenone, Co. Derry, BT44 8LH

028 2582 2242

Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

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