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Number Of Paupers’ Funerals On The Rise

The cost of dying continues to rise, placing more pressure on councils that have to pay for ‘paupers’ funerals’.

March 3, 2017

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Family Discussions: The Taboo Of Inheritance

While wealthier benefactors are more likely to have a will in place, this does not mean they have discussed their plans with their heirs.

February 8, 2017

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Maeve Mullin of Finders International on RTE Radio 1 with Ryan Tubridy

Edmund Seymour Burke was a pilot who sadly perished in World War II.

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January 8, 2017

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New Funeral Fund Launched

Finders International has launched a significant social initiative aimed at benefiting hard-pressed local authorities and hospitals.

December 12, 2016

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19th Century Crimes In Ireland

Stone-throwing, ferret stealing and harsh punishments for tiny sum thefts, there’s no doubt crime was different in 19th Century Ireland as this fascinating article in Ireland’s Independent News & Media shows.

November 8, 2016

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Probate And Genealogy Association Launched

A new association has recently been launched for the industry of probate genealogy research with the aim of providing a single authoritative source of opinion and advice.

November 4, 2016

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Genealogy Ireland – The A-Z Of Terms, Part 1

If you are looking into your Irish family tree, you will come across certain genealogical terms. Most of them are straightforward, but some require further explanation.

November 1, 2016

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Ensuring Your Pet Is Provided For After Your Death

Did you know that 61 percent of all Irish households own either a cat or a dog, and that 91 percent of them think of their cat or dog as a member of their own family?

October 5, 2016

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Uncomfortable Conversations – Death

In our line of work – probate genealogy or heir hunting as it’s commonly known – we often need to have uncomfortable conversations.

September 19, 2016

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Heir Hunters

Heir Hunters is a popular BBC1 daytime show featuring Finders International, an heir search firm involved since its launch.

Heir Hunters highlights the expertise of our researchers and representatives through interviews with staff and beneficiaries. If Finders International’s heir hunting team reaches out, it’s always good news and could lead to a significant windfall!

Find out more & watch the series

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