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Funeral Books

Waterford City and County Libraries has undertaken to digitize and publish online in eBook format Funeral Books dating from 1874.

Thompson's Funeral Books


Thompson Funeral Directors in Waterford are one of Ireland’s oldest family run businesses and have been providing undertaking services in Waterford City and 200 x 300County for over 225 years from their office in Waterford City and from a branch office in Tramore, Co. Waterford.

Waterford City and County Libraries has undertaken to digitize and publish online in eBook format Funeral Books dating from 1874. These records provide a wealth of detail that contribute enormously to Waterford Studies and adds to our growing digital collections in support of quality social and genealogical research.

The following books are available to researchers on request and can be accessed in the Central Library or Dungarvan Library. Contact the Local Studies Department at Waterford Libraries to make a booking, or for further information.

  • Funeral Book 1939-1951
  • Funeral Book 1971-1972
  • Funeral Book 1973-1975
  • Funeral Book 1976-1977
  • Car and Taxi Hire Book 1971-1976