M. Coghlan Ltd has been established in Fareham since 1861. We have records dating back to 1881, when my great great grandfather, Michael Coghlan, ran the business. The records show that in the early 1900's we were general carpenters, but in those days most local carpenters also took care of the funerals, as they had the materials and expertise to make the coffins.

Charlie Coghlan, my Grandfather died in 1976. He knew I would be joining the business, as I was training at a large funeral directors in London. I joined my father, John Coghlan in the family business in 1976, and later I took the "Diploma in Funeral Directing" (Dip FD)
In 1987 Geoff Collins, (who married my sister Julia) also joined the family firm, and later took his "Diploma in Funeral Directing" At about this time we ceased being carpenters and decorators, and concentrated on the funeral side of the business.

Richard Coghlan