New service allows diaspora to watch funerals online

Irish people abroad who are unable to travel home to attend family funerals may now see the ceremony live on the Web through a newly launched service provided by Clare businessman Alan Foudy.

It is also targeted at people in Ireland who, whether in hospitals, nursing homes or for whatever reason, cannot attend a funeral.

On Funerals Live the ceremony can only be viewed by those who have received a specific password, to ensure high levels of privacy. It also offers families the option of recording the funeral service which would become available within a few hours through a secure online portal.

Mr Foudy said : “With the approval of the relevant Parish Priest and family members, I provid e live streamed footage and audio of funerals in the church and graveyard subject to the availability of broadband on location.”

Online viewing of the funeral ceremony, available within two hours of its taking place, costs from €350. Live streaming of the funeral ceremony is available where there is broadband and costs from € 850, while a DVD of the ceremony can cost from €50. Details at info@funeralslive.ie and/or 00 353 87 765 8133.