1933 – 1958
Our company was founded in 1933 by Jack Finlay. From the beginning Jack instilled the business principles of providing Choice, Quality and Value in all the company’s dealings.

1958 – 1990
In 1958 Jack was joined by his son Colman and together they managed and expanded the business for the next thirty two years. During this time the company became the only national funeral supply company in Ireland.

1989
Colman Finlay Jnr joined the company and served his initial apprenticeship working under founder Jack before moving on to become Production Manager.

1990
Company founder and Chairman Jack Finlay passed away. John Finlay joined the business as Sales Manager. In the same year John and Colman Jnr became Directors of the company.

1991
The company began exporting to the U.K.

1995
The company began exporting to the U.S. and other markets.

2004
The Finlay family founded Heritage Casket LLC to provide funeral products and services to Funeral Professionals in the United States.

2005
Colman Finlay retired as Managing Director after 47 years.

2006
John Finlay relocated to the United States to take up the position of Company President of Heritage Casket LLC