The Money Advice and Budgeting Service is the State’s money advice service, guiding people through dealing with problem debt over than twenty years. They run a Helpline (0818 07 2000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm) and also operates from over 60 locations nationwide. It’s free, confidential and independent and has a proven track record in helping … Read more
The Good Funeral Guide is the UK’s ONLY not-for-profit independent information resource for funeral advice. They exist to help the public arrange the funeral that they want. The resources, suggestions and advice they offer can help to making funerals meaningful.
The Natural Death Society has been set up by the NDC to bring together people who share the same belief in our human right to approach death with the same freedom that we live our lives. Open to everyone to join, the Society has been created to spread the word about choice and to promote … Read more
The Association of Green Funeral Directors (AGFD) helps members of the public find funeral homes in their area that are willing to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly options in the funerals they carry out. They also encourage funeral directors (FDs) to become more green-minded in all aspects of their work and help bring natural funerals … Read more
This Grant is no longer available for deaths that occurred after 31st Dec 2013. For more info:
(under the Occupational Injuries Benefit scheme) To be eligible for this grant, the death must have resulted from: An accident at work. An accident while travelling directly to or from work. An occupational disease. The person must have paid a minimum of one week’s social insurance (PRSI). For more info:
WIDOW’S, WIDOWER’S OR SURVIVING CIVIL PARTNER’S (CONTRIBUTORY) PENSION: The pension is payable regardless of other income. Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Contributory) Pension is a weekly payment to the husband, wife or civil partner of a deceased person. This payment was formerly called the Widow’s/Widower’s (Contributory) Pension. Either you or your deceased spouse or … Read more
WIDOW’S, WIDOWER’S OR SURVIVING CIVIL PARTNER’S (NON-contributory) PENSION To qualify, you must: be a widow, widower, or surviving civil partner not be cohabiting with another person pass a means test & be habitually resident in the State. If you were wholly or mainly dependent on your child for financial support, you may be entitled to … Read more
The Widowed or Surviving Civil Partner Grant is a once-off payment to widows, widowers, or surviving civil partners with dependent children, or children in full-time education. This grant is a one-off payment of €8,000. You do not need to complete an application form if you are applying for Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Contributory) … Read more
IRVA is a national organisation which offers free information and support services to victims of road traffic collisions and their bereaved families. They produce a victim guide is vital for anybody affected by road traffic collisions. It is vital reading for bereaved families who have lost loved ones in such collisions, or those who have … Read more