Behind some of the world's most recognisable faces, grief is no stranger. When a partner dies, life can feel as though it has simply stopped. The ordinary routine, the sounds, the habits, the small anchors of daily life, suddenly mean nothing. And it is hard, in those early weeks and...

Mother’s Day can be a complicated time for families after a bereavement. Mother’s Day after bereavement often brings a mixture of emotions for children and for the parent supporting them. For widowed parents, the approach of Mother’s Day can sometimes arrive quietly but still feel heavy. Children may hear about...

How to Apply for a Child Passport After a Parent Dies in Ireland Planning a holiday with children can be an important step for families after a bereavement. For widowed parents in Ireland, questions sometimes arise when they need to apply for a child passport after a parent dies in...

Bereavement can bring many practical questions at a time when people are already coping with loss. One area that often causes confusion is the Bereaved Partner’s Pension. Many people still refer to this payment as the “widow’s pension,” but the scheme has changed significantly in recent years. Today, the...

Funeral delays in Ireland are becoming an increasing concern for bereaved families. In recent weeks, coroners and pathologists have warned that staffing shortages within the post-mortem service are causing delays. In some cases, families are waiting longer than expected before they can hold a funeral and say goodbye to...

Deaths in Ireland are rising faster than supports A new report on death and bereavement warns that the number of deaths in Ireland will rise sharply over the coming decades, while bereavement and end-of-life supports are not keeping pace. Unless services expand, more families will face loss with limited practical...