Ollie Fallon from Gorrynagowna, Athlone is the principal founder of the family Funeral Directing & Professional Embalming practice. Established in 2018, Ollie Fallon & Sons prides itself in the provision of a personal & professional service, sensitively focusing on complete family involvement.
We are trained to the highest standards accredited by (http://deathcareacademy.ie) the Irish College of Funeral Directing & Embalming. Furthermore, the family business is a full member of both the Professional Embalmers Association of Ireland and the European Association of Embalmers.
Ollie Fallon gained invaluable experience at the Irish College of Funeral Directing & Embalming. The academic achievement was delivered through comprehensive modules both incorporating theoretical and practical elements. Following the successful completion of anatomical and physiological examinations, Ollie acquired vast practical experience, owing to practical training received at numerous funeral practices by fellow funeral directors / professional embalmers. After completing the necessary practical experience in various funeral practices in Ballina, Sligo, Northern Ireland, Dublin and Cavan, Ollie Fallon qualified as a professional Embalmer.
Prior to enrolment with the Irish College of Funeral Directing & Embalming, Ollie Fallon initially commenced working / learning the funeral trade in 2013 where he undertook a diploma in funeral arranging & administration with the National Association of Funeral Directors (UK).
Ollie’s fondest experience (placement) was working in Cavan where he worked with Lakelands Funeral Home & Crematorium (http://lakelandscrematorium.ie). The principal was the first qualified Embalmer in Co Cavan. The management & staff’s dedication & passion to the industry and general support to the deceased and family is overwhelming.
Finally, it is also an honour for a family to charge our family with their loved one’s funeral. We take great personal pride in our work and help families through traumatic times. On a personal level, we value & recognise a deceased person equally as a Doctor / Nurse or other health care professional would a living person.
Office: 090 65 02951
Mob: 087 905 1687