RTÉ Brainstorm Analysis: Do you want to be buried in your garden?

5 May 2026

Analysis by Dr Kate Falconer: While establishing a private burial ground on your own land is possible, obtaining the necessary planning permission can be an arduous process

The Research Ireland-funded BoDIESS project, led by Dr Kate falconer, School of Law at University College Cork is conducting a national survey on body disposal preferences in Ireland.
However you want your body to be cared for after your death, we want to hear from you and the survey can be completed here:

BoDIESS_Caring for the body after death survey