James Falconer Undertakers

29/10/2025

Just a few seats left for The Addams Family!
We’re proud to support a show that supports the arts community in Waterford.

21/10/2025

Family and friends remember Breda Wallace as a woman who never lost touch with her roots, even as her journey carried her from Carrickbeg to Portlaw and finally to Sweetbriar Grove in Tramore. With a kind smile and a warm welcome for all, Breda made friends wherever she lived. She was the kind of neighbour who popped in for a cup of tea, the sort of friend who brought people together, and the kind of mother and grandmother whose presence anchored the lives of those around her. Her childhood friends recall the reunion she helped organise years ago, bringing old neighbours and friends together once more, a reflection of her deep love for connection and community. Her warmth, her grace and her gentle heart will remain with all who knew her.

She leaves behind a family bound by love who stood by her side until her peaceful passing. Breda’s children, grandchildren, siblings and extended family can take comfort in knowing just how fondly she was remembered, not just for what she did but for how she made people feel. She was a quiet light, steady and true, and she leaves behind a legacy of kindness that will long outlive these days of mourning. May her gentle soul rest in peace, reunited now with those she loved, and may the memories she created continue to bring comfort in the days ahead.

Late of Sweetbriar Grove, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Formerly of Carrickbeg and Portlaw, Co. Waterford. Breda passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday the 19th of October 2025. RIP.

For full funeral details and more about Breda’s life and legacy, please visit our website.

https://falconersundertakers.com/death-notices/breda-wallace-mcnamara-nee-nugent/

12/10/2025

Late of Church Road, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Formerly of Cove Road, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Betty passed peacefully on Thursday the 9th of October 2025. RIP.

For full celebration of life details and more about Betty’s life and legacy, please visit our website.

11/10/2025

Find out how Falconers supports families in Waterford with Star Kids Care Packs and our new Forever Remembered Facebook group, offering comfort and connection for all ages.

10/10/2025

❤ Robins remind us. Ravens watch over us.
Carol Murray’s exhibition at Falconers captures both. Tender, powerful, unforgettable.

View her work here: https://falconersundertakers.com/carol-murrays-robins-and-ravens-at-falconers/

Carol Murray Artist

07/10/2025

Patrick (Paddy) Harney, late of St. Otterans Terrace, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Formerly of The Franciscan Friary, Lady Lane, Waterford City. Paddy passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025. RIP.

For full funeral details and more about Paddy’s life and legacy, please visit our website.

https://falconersundertakers.com/death-notices/patrick-paddy-harney/

03/10/2025

Family and friends remember Stuart Roche as a kind, loyal and endlessly good-humoured man whose sudden passing on 30 September 2025 has left a deep silence in the lives of so many who loved him. A proud husband to Liz and adoring father to Taylor, Jude and Freya, Stuart’s gentle presence, sense of humour and deep love for his family shaped every room he entered. He was someone who carried himself with quiet strength, the kind of person whose calm words and warm smile could lift your day. In work, on the golf course, walking the dogs, or sharing a laugh with neighbours and friends, Stuart was always a pleasure to be around.

The messages shared about him reflect the man he truly was. “Stuart, what a pleasure to have been friends with you… a winning smile and plenty of banter.” Another reads, “Stu, what a gentleman you were. How much you and Liz loved each other was so beautiful to witness.” From his colleagues, “He was so much more than a lead of our team, a mentor, support and friend.” And from a close friend, “Sleep well. Swing those clubs hard in heaven.” Stuart’s RIP Ireland wall will now become a memorial space for anyone wishing to upload photos, share stories and continue celebrating his life with the love, humour and warmth he brought to so many.

Late of Ard Na Gréine, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Formerly of Northolt, England. Stuart passed suddenly on Tuesday the 30th of September 2025. RIP.

For full funeral details and more about Stuart’s life and legacy, please visit our website.

https://falconersundertakers.com/death-notices/stuart-roche/

26/09/2025

🎁 RIP Ireland have just shared this for all our followers ❤️

They have just launched Memorial Walls, a new way to celebrate lives lived.

To mark the launch, they are giving away a few free Memorial Walls (normally €29.99 per year).

Use voucher code RIPI100 at checkout.
Only a handful available, so be quick, and please feel free to share this with family & friends.

We are Remember in Peace Ireland. Here you can create a memorial for photo tributes and support after the funeral ends. Connect with your community today.

24/09/2025

Family and friends remember Paddy Roche as a man who made you feel like you’d known him forever, even if you’d only just met. A natural storyteller with a glint in his eye and time for a chat, Paddy’s company was something people gravitated to. Many who shared a drink or a quiet word with him will remember the laughter he sparked, the calm wisdom he shared, and the ease with which he turned strangers into friends.

In recent days, the messages of sympathy have said it best, he was “one of life’s true gentlemen,” “always enjoyed the craic,” “a wonderful neighbour,” and “a grandad to everyone.” Whether it was a family gathering or a quick chat on the street, Paddy left people smiling. As his loved ones prepare to lay him to rest, they’re lifted by the stories, love, and memories that continue to pour in, a testament to a man who was, and always will be, so deeply cherished.

Late of Moonvoy, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Formerly of Clashrea Place, Waterford City and Northolt, United Kingdom. Paddy passed peacefully on Monday, the 22nd of September 2025. RIP.

For full funeral details and more about Paddy’s life and legacy, please visit our website.

https://falconersundertakers.com/death-notices/patrick-paddy-roche/

18/09/2025

Family and friends remember Nicholas McElhinney, Nick to all who knew him, as a warm-hearted, funny, and kind man whose sudden passing has left hearts broken in Waterford, Leicester, and beyond. Mischievous from an early age, his friends from English Martyrs School fondly recall his “goofy antics” and ability to make people laugh; there truly was never a dull moment when Nick was around. Later in life, his kindness, humility, and quiet strength found a home at Garter Lane Arts Centre, where he became a much-loved and valued member of the team. But to those closest to him, Nick was first and foremost a devoted father to Niamh, a cherished son, and a gentle soul with a soft spot for his dogs, who were rarely far from his side.

His memory now lives on in the stories shared: the friend who remembers him picking up partygoers with a smile, the colleague who called him “incredibly kind,” and the neighbour who will never forget his wave at the garden fence. As one friend wrote, “There won’t be a day that goes by where you’re not remembered.” The McElhinney family thank everyone for the outpouring of support and invite all who knew Nick to remember him with love, laughter, and pride. Photos of Nick’s life, and funeral support can be shared through RIP Ireland.

Late of Grace Dieu, Waterford City. Formerly of Leicester, England. Nick passed suddenly at his home on Monday the 8th of September 2025. RIP.

For full funeral details and more about Nick’s life and legacy, please visit our website.

https://falconersundertakers.com/death-notices/nicholas-nick-mcelhinney/



Garter Lane Arts Centre

Nicholas (Nick) McElhinney Late of Grace Dieu, Waterford City. Formerly of Leicester, England. Nick passed suddenly at his home Monday the 8th of September 2025 RIP. Predeceased by his beloved father Joseph. Nick will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken daughter Niamh, her mot...

12/09/2025

Planning a funeral in Waterford?

We can help you design a Celebration of Life that honours their story.

Read our latest blog for ideas & tips: https://falconersundertakers.com/irish-celebration-of-life-ideas-in-waterford/

10/09/2025

There is a chair by the fire in many Irish homes that belongs to one person only.
When that person is gone, the empty seat says everything.

Over the years, when I step into a family’s home in Waterford after a death, I always pause and ask a simple question? “Where should I sit?”

Because the corner by the range, the seat at the kitchen table, or the spot by the window often holds the deepest meaning. The smallest things matter most.

Loss shows itself in these everyday places. The cup on the counter. The walk along Tramore beach that feels different now. The song on WLR FM that suddenly makes you stop and listen.

Here in Ireland we have always known this. The old wakes were not just about prayers. They were about being present in the rooms where life had been lived. They were about telling stories in the kitchen, keeping the kettle on, and singing songs in the very place someone loved most.

Sometimes the most powerful tribute is simply to leave the chair empty, because everyone in the room remembers who it belonged to.

What place or thing reminds you of someone you have loved?

Feel free to message me or share it here so we can all share our memories together 😊

Warmly, Erich Falconer.