List of Irish state funerals

Former Taoisigh John A. Costello[19] and Liam Cosgrave did not receive state funerals, at the request of their respective families.

"[53] A state funeral was offered after the assassination of UK ambassador Christopher Ewart-Biggs in 1976; his widow agreed instead to a memorial service.

[55] While the government facilitated repatriation of the remains, the ensuing funerals were privately arranged by the National Graves Association.

The church service (if Catholic) may feature a Solemn Mass, usually attended by current and past presidents, taoisigh and senior members of the Irish judiciary.

About 300 members of the Defence Forces provide a guard of honour, a gun-carriage carries the coffin, which is draped with the tricolour, and Army Buglers play the Last Post.