McGowans Funeral Home

23/12/2025

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

Today, there was a funeral. People cried. Tissues were crumpled and left on the tables. Flower petals fell to the floor. Now, the cleaning staff is making things tidy for the family who will be here tomorrow.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

Someone in our town died away from home, the funeral director is traveling many miles to bring him home and into the funeral home’s care. The light is on in anticipation of her safe return.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

Hospice called. The teacher who taught the funeral director -- and you -- in the third grade isn’t expected to make it through the night. He’s catching up on paperwork while he keeps vigil. Soon he’ll be called to the home and it will be his turn to take care of the teacher.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

There are computer problems. The video tribute file a family sent won’t work. We’re staying late to make it right for their service.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

It was a busy day today and we still need to notify Social Security and the Veteran’s Administration of a death.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

There’s been a terrible accident. We’re doing our best to make a loved one presentable so that they can say goodbye with dignity.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

The obituary a family gave us for their father is full of misspellings. We need to correct them and get it to the paper.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

We’re reviewing all of the details for tomorrow’s service. When will the celebrant arrive? Do we have drivers for the cars? Who will be the pallbearers?

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

We’re checking tomorrow’s weather in case we need the umbrellas.

It’s late, why is the light on at the funeral home?

The light is on because your neighbor, the funeral director, is pacing the floor. She can’t sleep. Tomorrow, she will oversee a service.

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21/12/2025

20/12/2025

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25/11/2025

***NEW WEBSITE***

Welcome to McGowan’s Funeral Home new website! Click the link below to view.

At McGowan’s, we understand that when someone you love is nearing the end of life or has just passed, it can be hard to know where to begin. Our new website is designed as a gentle guide — a place where you can find clear, compassionate answers to the many questions that arise at such a difficult time.

Here, you’ll discover practical information about what to do next, insights into the care and services we provide, and an inside look at our funeral home — a welcoming space for the entire Finn Valley community to use as their home for removals and wakes.

Our aim is simple: to make understanding all aspects of end-of-life care easier, and to offer support in a sympathetic, dignified, and understanding way — when your experience requires ours.

https://www.funeral-directors-donegal.martinmcgowan.ie/

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10/11/2025

✨ At Christmas, we remember those who are no longer with us but remain forever in our hearts. 💫

We’re creating a special Christmas Remembrance Video to share here in the lead-up to Christmas — a way for families to include a loved one’s photograph and name in a shared tribute. ❤️

If you’d like to include someone that has passed in recent years, please use the link below to upload a photograph and their name. You can also include a date of death and a short message if you wish.

📸 Submit your photo here: https://forms.gle/U5vFzhAccAfAdtHt9

Submissions will remain open until the end of November.

06/10/2025

If you require our services or need a simple question answered feel free to get in touch.

T.074 91 90090
M.087 8333 301 or WhatsApp
E.martin@martinmcgowan.ie

Or call in to us at Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar/Ballybofey.

02/10/2025

Serving our community 24 hours a day, everyday. Tel. 074 91 900092