The funeral and prayer service has taken place in Dublin of the wife and three children of Dublin based doctor Taufiq Sattar.
The four died following a fire a their home in Leicester in England last month.
Hundreds were in attendance as Doctor Taufiq Sattar led the short ceremony on the grounds of Warrenstown House in Blanchardstown.
He spoke of his loss, describing himself as 'a bird who had lost his wings', who was now alone.
His children had hoped to work in Ireland once they had finished their studies in England.
Doctor Sattar thanked the Gardai, the Irish community, and also Irish ferries who helped transport the coffins from England overnight.
He said he was overwhelmed by the support both here and in Leicester where 7,000 held prayers for his family on Thursday evening
Dr. Satter led the congregation to Newcastle cemetery where the four will be buried later this morning
