BROWNE'S FUNERAL HOME - Key Persons
Paul Browne is the 5th generation of Browne's to work in the funeral family run business. He is a member of the Irish Association of Funeral Directors and a qualified member of the British Institute of Embalmers.
Tom Browne is Paul's father and has worked in the funeral business since he was a boy. Although recently retired he still attends many funerals, providing his expertise and guidance to the staff.
Tom Dreelan started working at Browne's Funeral Home in 1982, and in 1985 The Browne's bought Riverview House, the current location of Browne's Funeral Home. The beautiful building was built in 1986/7. Both Toms spent many years working together, and Paul started working with his father, aged only 16 years. After school Paul completed a business degree, trained to be an accountant, and also qualified as an embalmer. He spent a year and a half training in Mayo. He is now a member of the British Institute of Embalmers and The Irish Association of Funeral Directors.
Modern day funeral planning, processes and traditions have changed completely since the time of the O'Rielly brothers, and even since Tom joined the business in the 1940's, but the attention to detail, the care and respect shown to the deceased and their families never has. Paul proudly continues these traditions to this day.
Tom Dreelan has been working at Browne's Funeral Home for over 35 years. He is an embalmer and a member of the Irish Association of Funeral Directors.