Trusted by funeral directors across Ireland, I provide professional, compassionate care to families as they plan and celebrate the lives of their loved ones.
Each ceremony is delivered with warmth, respect, and attention to detail — in Irish, English, French or German.
Irish (Gaeilge): Seachadtar gach searmanas le teas, meas, agus aire chuimsitheach do gach mionsonra — i nGaeilge, Béarla, Fraincis nó Gearmáinis.
French (Français):Chaque cérémonie est menée avec chaleur, respect et un sens attentif du détail — en irlandais, en anglais, en français ou en allemand.
German (Deutsch):Jede Zeremonie wird mit Wärme, Respekt und viel Liebe zum Detail gehalten — auf Irisch, Englisch, Französisch oder Deutsch.
I understand the precision and professionalism that defines your work. Families are cared for with warmth and understanding, and every element of the ceremony flows effortlessly — upholding the same high standards of service you are known for.
Dependable & Professional
Families are treated with the respect, dignity, and kindness necessary at this difficult time, and you can be confident they are in safe hands.
Seamless Collaboration
Quick briefings, clear communication, and flexibility for last-minute arrangements.
Care & Respect
Every ceremony is delivered with care, confidence, and dignity — a seamless extension of your professionalism.
1. Briefing
Share the essential details about the family and the ceremony setting, and I’ll ensure every aspect is thoughtfully arranged.
2. Preparation
I then craft a script, focusing on what is important for each family from music choices, poems, eulogy, symbols and more. Once approved by the family, I finalise every detail with precision and care.
3. Delivery
A personal ceremony that feels right for everyone involved.
Whilst I work mainly alongside Funeral Directors and Planners to deliver personal and meaningful ceremonies, I also support families directly — helping them plan, craft, and hold unique ceremonies in whatever setting feels right for them.
Whether faith plays a central role, no role, or something in between, I’ll create a ceremony that feels true to you and your loved ones.
I offer services for all faiths and those of no faith, respecting every culture, tradition, and belief — religious, spiritual, or secular — celebrating individuality.
Religious and non-religious ceremonies
Funeral home services
Crematorium ceremonies
Graveside commitals
Memorials and celebrations of life
Pre-planned farewell ceremonies
Service disclaimer:
Ceremony content is prepared using details supplied by the family and approved in advance. Once the ceremony has been delivered, I cannot accept responsibility for any later claims of dissatisfaction, perceived omissions, or changes. All services are carried out in good faith, with professionalism, dignity, and reasonable care.
See Oonagh in Ceremony
Experience how Oonagh brings warmth, empathy, and grace to every service. This short video brings together moments from a range of ceremonies — showing her calm presence, heartfelt delivery, and deep respect for every family’s wishes.
Life can take us on many paths — some expected, others we could never have imagined. Looking back, I truly believe that every experience, encounter, and turning point in my own journey has led me to this chosen path for a reason.
Becoming a celebrant wasn’t a sudden decision, but rather the natural outcome of a lifetime spent listening, empathising, and finding meaning in both the ordinary and extraordinary moments of life. Each person I meet, each story I help tell, reminds me why this work feels less like a career and more like a calling.
As a Celebrant with Tree of Life Ceremonies and Celebrations, I consider it a privilege to walk alongside people at the most significant times of their lives — whether that’s welcoming a new beginning, marking a milestone, or saying a final goodbye with dignity, warmth, and authenticity.
Every life, its own story — and a farewell with love. Do gach saol, a scéal féin — agus slán le grá. Chaque vie a son histoire — un adieu empreint d’amour. Jedes Leben hat seine eigene Geschichte — und einen Abschied mit Liebe.
— Oonagh Mahon, Tree of Life Ceremonies and Celebrations
Whether for a single service or a continued collaboration, Oonagh offers professionalism, calm assurance, and heartfelt care that complement your funeral home's high standards.
