He remarked that the “British acceptance of cremation might soon be a feature of life in this country”. In 1982, a cremation cost £50, with the internment of ashes in the garden of remembrance an extra £45. In 2026, the cost of cremation starts at €850, and graves can cost up to multiples of that. Dublin Cemeteries Trust has not only adapted to modern needs but has upheld a tradition of respectful care, ensuring that the dead are honoured regardless of burial choice or religion. Dr Brian Casey is a historian and archives manager at Dublin Cemeteries Trust

Source: Irish Independent February 09, 2026 11:34 UTC