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
Your Legacy and Free Will Writing
Considering who to remember with a parting gift in your will is one of the most meaningful and life-affirming decisions you’ll ever make. To celebrate […]
We welcome Amilah Ali and Dr Tony Holohan to Our Board
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Amilah Ali and Dr Tony Holohan to our Board of Non-Executive Directors. Amilah Amilah works in the […]
Pre-Budget Submission 2023
Key priorities include: Resourcing a national approach to palliative, end-of-life and bereavement care; Quality end-of-life care, wherever the place; Investment in community bereavement supports; Support the public to plan for their end of life […]
Poems For When You Can’t Find the Words in Shops Now
Update: Sept 24 2022. Poems for When You Can’t Find the Words at No 8 in Bestseller list! Our book of poetry, ‘Poems for When […]
Rest in Peace Ellie Madden
Today we pay tribute to the late Ellie Madden, who died peacefully yesterday. Ellie co-chaired our Special Events Group and was an active member of it […]
Funding Announced For New Midlands Hospice
We welcome today’s announcement by An Taoiseach Michéal Martin of €20 million in capital funding for a new specialist palliative care inpatient unit for the Midlands. […]
