Water-based cremations and golden caskets: Inside Ireland's funeral industry

At a recent trade show in Dublin, Alison O’Reilly learned about all aspects of Irish funerals, from aquamation to makeup artistry, with a particular emphasis now being paid to the environmental impact the ceremony can have

Trainee embalmer John Quail, 16, from Navan, Co Meath at the Funeral times Trade Show. He says: ‘I love the job, families go through a terrible time, and we are here for them.’ Pictures: Moya Nolan

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