Bereavement Grants

At Family Funeral Care, we understand that arranging a funeral after a bereavement can be overwhelming. That’s why we are here to provide everything you need for the funeral arrangements and to support you after the funeral. We are available to address any questions or concerns and help alleviate any worries you may have about bereavement grants and other financial assistance.

You can contact us at 086 807 5213 or send an email to info@familyfuneralcare.ie for more information.

Below, you’ll find general information that we hope will be helpful. For documentation and paperwork, Family Funeral Care can assist you in obtaining any necessary certificates or grants, including bereavement grants.

Types of Finacial Assitance Available

– Widowed or Surviving Civil Partner Grant

This grant provides a one-time payment of €8,000 to widows, widowers, or surviving civil partners with dependent children.

For eligibility criteria and more details, visit the Citizens Information website.

– Funeral Grant

If a person dies as a result of a workplace incident, a special Funeral Grant is available under the Occupational Injuries Benefit scheme. The current grant amount is €850. 

For eligibility criteria and more details, visit the Citizens Information website.

– Social Welfare Payments Following a Death

When a person receiving social welfare benefits passes away, the payment will typically continue for six weeks after the date of death. This continuation of benefits, which can be considered a form of bereavement assistance, is extended to the surviving partner or carer if they are listed as a dependent or carer.

For more information, visit the Citizens Information website or contact your local social welfare office.

– Additional Needs Payment

In certain circumstances, the Department of Social Protection may provide an Additional Needs Payment to help with essential, once-off costs that you cannot pay from your weekly income. This can include assistance with funeral expenses. 

For more information and application details see: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social-welfare/supplementary-welfare-schemes/additional-needs-payment/

Required Documentation for Bereavement Grants

Please note that payments or grants are often not issued until all required documentation is provided. If you are claiming a grant, you will need to submit the following documents:

• Death certificate
• Birth certificate
• Marriage or Civil Partnership certificate (to prove your relationship to the deceased)
• Funeral receipts
• The deceased person’s Personal Public Service (PPS) number
• Your own PPS number may also be required

For additional assistance and information on these grants and payments, please visit the relevant pages on the Citizens Information website.