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Financial Support in Ireland Part 3

1. A Prepaid Funeral plan
2. Their Bank Account - If money in the bank/building society is in the deceased's name only, then you usually cannot get access to it until a probate is taken out but if it is a joint account you may be able to access funds.
3. A Post Office Account - If the deceased had left instructions on a...

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Death in South Africa

When someone dies in South Africa there is a ritual of visitation for at least a week to pay respects to the dead. Each of these visits brings with it the supply of food and drink for visitors. On the eve of the funeral, the family will traditionally hold a vigil where visitors can once again come to pay respect. Depending on how popular the deceased was, this can be hundreds of people.
One of the...

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No Fifty Shades of Grey here

The Queen of girly Irish fiction - Maeve Binchy died last night 30th July aged 72 years. A journalist, short story writer and best-selling novelist, she was famous for her warm stories about love, life and relationships. A far cry from the more recent bestsellers like Fifty Shades of Grey. You could almost describe reading one of her books as being with a good friend; you...

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Financial Support in Ireland Part 2

Social welfare payments


If you were living with or were dependent on the deceased, any current benefits or payments you are getting may change, or you may be able to claim additional benefits. Depending on your income and circumstances you may be entitled to a social welfare payment in your own right, for example:

1. Financial Assistance Following Bereavement - Supports are available in Ireland to help...

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The One Habit of a Highly Effective Person

Stephen Covey, of 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' passed away on Monday. A seminar he gave - Imagine the end of your life, you attend your own funeral. Who would be there? What would they say about you? What life would you have lived? (called a Purposeful Life).

“Begin with the end in mind” was one of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” in his best-selling 1989 book.

• Over 20...

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Financial Support in Ireland Part 1

Both the Department of Social and Family Affairs and the Health Service Executive (HSE) provide support services.  


Bereavement Grants

1. Widowed Parents Grant - a once-off payment to widows, widowers or surviving civil partners with dependent children. This grant is payable in addition to the Bereavement Grant for insured people.
2. Special Funeral Grant - available under the Occupational Injuries Scheme...

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Webcast Funeral

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