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ARDAL O’HANLON’S DOCUMENTARY on the place of death notices in Irish society aired last night, and it hit a little too close to home for many who can say ‘de dets’ played a big part in their memories of growing up in Ireland.
Thursday 14 November, 2024
Thursday 14 November, 2024
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ARDAL O’HANLON’S DOCUMENTARY on the place of death notices in Irish society aired last night, and it hit a little too close to home for many who can say ‘de dets’ played a big part in their memories of growing up in Ireland.
Why?
1. Everyone’s mam had their own saying
2. And every county
3. The funeral home was a community space, really
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4. There were strict household and public rules regarding the announcements
5. We all knew the obituary jargon
6. The community outreach
7. And the illogical but very real etiquette
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