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Irish Hospice Foundation
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We're the national charity in Ireland that addresses dying, death and bereavement. Our vision is an Ireland where people facing end of life or bereavement, and those who care for them, are provided with the care and support that they need. RCN: 20013554
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🌻 Are you grieving the loss of someone close? Or are you supporting or working with someone who is bereaved?

Call our Bereavement Support Line for a confidential space to talk about your grief or information and guidance on supporting someone who is bereaved.

Learn more 👉 hospicefoundation.ie/bsl/
Our latest blog, “The Way Home: Navigating the ‘why’ of suicide in childhood bereavement,” features Dr. Trudy Meehan sharing her experience supporting her daughter after the suicide death of her father.
👉 Read more: https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/def8c002
#ParentingThroughGrief #GriefSupport
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎓 Congratulations to the new graduates from the Professional Certificate in Children and Loss and MSc Loss & Bereavement programmes!
Learn more about our postgraduate programmes👉 https://goto.hospicefoundation.ie/45fb3f54
#GraduationDay #GriefSupport #GriefTraining #StudyInIreland
November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📢 Final Call for Applications!

Applications for the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025 will close this Friday, 28th November at 5pm.

Apply now 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This #SoulfulSunday, we’re sharing “I keep my grief in the light to keep it from growing,” a poem by Sara Rian.
Our Bereavement Support Line is here to listen:
💙 Freephone: 1800 80 70 77
🕙 Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm 👉 bereaved.ie

#SoulfulSunday #IrishHospiceFoundation #PoetryForTheSoul #GriefSupport
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
✨ Today for BCAW 2025, we’re sharing a message from Niamh of St Francis Hospice.

💛 Niamh speaks about supporting children and families through illness, death and bereavement, and why honesty, space and gentle guidance matter so much.

Find out more 👉 https://www.childhoodbereavement.ie/bookshelf
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
A few common myths about children’s grief, and the facts that really matter. 💛

For more information on supporting bereaved children, visit 👉 childhoodbereavement.ie

#ChildrenGrieveToo #BCAW2025
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
✨ A message today from Patrice Karst, the creator of The Invisible String. Her beloved series has brought comfort to children and adults.

🐾 The Invisible Leash gently supports children after the loss of a pet , often their first experience of grief.

👉 More: childhoodbereavement.ie/bookshelf
November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
📢 Reminder: Still time to register!

Join us for our webinar: Schools: Supporting Bereaved Students

🗓 Date: Friday 21st of November
🕒 Time: 12:30pm-2pm
👉 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/supporting-bereaved-children-an-open-evening-for-parents-carers-tickets-1794621403929?aff=bluesky
#BCAW2025
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Still time to apply for the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025!

Open to new and existing groups working to support bereaved people locally.

Apply here 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📚 Children's Books Ireland have released a new Loss & Grief Reading List. We loved connecting with Ruth, Emma and the team ahead of BCAW.

👉 List: childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommendations/loss-and-grief

#BCAW #ChildrenGrieveToo #ChildrensBooks
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📚 Continuing this year’s BCAW focus on books, we’re sharing a message from author John Dougherty.

💛 His book, A Hare-Shaped Hole, beautifully explores emotional expression and continuing bonds for bereaved children.

👉 More reads: childhoodbereavement.ie/bookshelf
#ChildrenGrieveToo #BCAW2025
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Soulful Sunday 💙
Today’s reflection is “Grief is strange” by Delicate Dusty Diary . A gentle reminder that grief doesn’t take all at once, but piece by piece.

If you need support, our Bereavement Support Line is here:
💙 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
To mark #BCAW2025, we’re hosting free online webinars for parents, carers, and professionals who support bereaved children and young people.

Register now 👉 www.childhoodbereavement.ie/bcaw/
#ChildrenGrieveToo #BCAW2025
November 15, 2025 at 7:05 AM
🕐 Halfway through the application window for the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025!

💙 Helping strengthen bereavement support in communities. 🤝

Apply today 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This #SoulfulSunday we pause with “Immortality” — a tender poem by Clare Harner, illustrated by @andhikaramadhian (Instagram). 🌿

If you’re missing someone today, please know you’re not alone. 💙
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 | Mon–Fri 10am–1pm | bereaved.ie
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Thinking of applying for the Local Bereavement Development Grant? 💭

Past projects included public events, resource development, and training workshops 🌿

Apply now 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
There’s still time to register for our Lunch & Learn webinar on the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025 💻

📅 Tomorrow at 12pm

🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-learn-local-bereavement-network-grant-tickets-1776138220229?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Proudly marking the first anniversary of our Information and Support Line 📞 - a free service providing practical info about end-of-life care, palliative care, and advance care planning.

hospicefoundation.ie/healthcare/c...
November 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Join Irish Hospice Foundation for a Lunch & Learn 🕊️

Explore the Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025. Learn about eligibility, & how to apply. 💡

📅 Tue, 4 Nov at 12pm

🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lunch-learn-local-bereavement-network-grant-tickets-1776138220229?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
💫 The Local Bereavement Development Grants 2025 are now open! These grants support local collaboration in bereavement care. 🌿

Apply here 👉 https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/i-work-in-bereavement/local-bereavement-development-grants/
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#SoulfulSunday

This week’s post reflects on the deep grief of losing a mother — love that never fades, even in absence. 💙

If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here to listen:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie

Video shared with thanks to @xqueenxjayyx (instagram)
October 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
We’re two thirds through our 100 Miles Challenge in October and have raised over €127,000 so far! 🎉💛

Huge thanks to everyone taking part, your support helps us continue our vital work in end-of-life and bereavement care 🌼🙏 #100milesinoctober
October 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
#SoulfulSunday
Sharing a gentle reflection from strangersonabench (Instagram), a reminder that even in grief, love and connection remain. 💙

Bereavement Support Line:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie

🎥 efabm (Instagram)
October 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Honoured to attend the launch of Experiences of Older People at End of Life with The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs.

Key themes: communication, support & bereavement 🤝

Read report: hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports...
October 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#SoulfulSunday

This week’s poem by Sara Rian (@sara_rian_books on Instagram) reflects both the ache of loss and the love that guides us. 💙

If you’re grieving, our Bereavement Support Line is here:
☎️ 1800 80 70 77 (Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm)
👉 bereaved.ie

#griefpoem #bereavementsupport
October 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM