We are
Irish Hospice Foundation
Every death matters and we only have one chance to get it right. We are working to ensure the best end-of-life and bereavement care, for all. From advocacy and education, to our vital services like Nurses for Night Care and our Bereavement Support Line, we believe in the importance of dying well and grieving well wherever the place.
How we are Making a Difference
Bereavement Support Line
Our free Bereavement Support Line, in partnership with the HSE, is there if you're grieving and need comfort, connection and support right now.
Think Ahead
Our popular planning ahead tool can help you discuss and record your wishes and preferences in the event of an emergency, serious illness or after you have died.
Nurses for Night Care
We fund the Nurses for Night Care service for people dying with illnesses other than cancer, so they can receive expert nursing care and support at night in their own homes in their final days.
We are helping Local Authorities inform and support our bereaved communities and individuals. At IHF we know dying, death and bereavement and we can help you build a supporting model for your local community
Our Impact in 2021
Nights of our Nurses for Night Care service
Calls answered on our Bereavement Support Line
Attended training/workshops on dying, death & bereavement
Community groups supported with our seeds grants in 12 counties
Compassionate Community Networks sessions for 6 communities exploring loss
Families directly supported through Rosabel's Rooms following the loss of a child
Legacy gifts are an important source of income for us, allowing us to make long-term plans in support of end-of-life and bereavement care across Ireland. They are also a way of enabling you to continue to support our work after you’re gone
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Latest News
The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs calls for an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People
Today, The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs (of which IHF is a member) launches its 2023 Report, ‘Telling It Like It Is; Combatting Ageism,’ which […]
Memories Exhibition Opening
We recently announced funding for 16 Seed Grant projects to support creative explorations of dying, death, and bereavement generously supported by Creative Ireland. A prime […]
Patients Deserve Better Campaign
As proud members of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), IHF support this important campaign – Patients Deserve Better. The nationwide campaign is calling for a network of community neurorehabilitation teams throughout the country. […]
Local Bereavement Development Grants Awarded
Congratulations to this year’s awardees of a Local Bereavement Development Grant – groups of 6 or more organisations providing some level of bereavement support operating within the same geographical region. […]
Bereavement Support Line Christmas Opening Hours
When you are bereaved, this time of year can be tough. Feeling like you should be able to set your grief aside in order to […]
IHF Arts & Creative Engagement Roundup 2022
The arts and creative engagement in all their forms help people of all ages explore and articulate loss, death, dying, and grief. They always have. […]
