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fogarty

Professional, Caring & Confidential Service

fogarty
Professional, Caring & Confidential Service

After Funeral Care

After the funeral has taken place, there are often practical matters to attend to in the days and weeks that follow.

We provide clear guidance and support to help families understand the next steps and manage them at a pace that feels manageable.

Support Beyond the Funeral – The Next Steps
As part of our aftercare, families we support are given access to The Next Steps, our dedicated online guide designed specifically for the period after the funeral.
The Next Steps provides clear, practical information on:
  • Registering a death and obtaining certificates
  • Dealing with banks, pensions and financial matters
  • Understanding entitlements and supports
  • Managing paperwork and notifications
  • Memorials, anniversaries and remembrance
  • Finding bereavement and counselling supports
The platform is designed to be easy to use, with step-by-step guidance that families can return to at any time, at their own pace.
Practical Matters After the Funeral
In the weeks following a funeral, families may need to attend to administrative tasks such as:
  • Registering a death
  • Notifying organisations and service providers
  • Returning medical cards or cancelling appointments
Rather than trying to manage everything at once, families can use The Next Steps as a reference point, working through tasks gradually as they feel ready.
Acknowledgements and Anniversaries
After the funeral, families may wish to publish acknowledgements or anniversary notices. We can assist with wording, placement and timing.
Memorials and Remembrance
Decisions around memorials, inscriptions or the burial of ashes do not need to be made immediately. We can provide guidance on memorial options and timing, allowing families to consider these matters when the time feels right.
Grief Support

Alongside practical guidance, emotional support can be important in the weeks and months following a loss. GriefConnect.ie is an online directory that connects individuals and families with qualified bereavement counsellors and therapists across Ireland, including both in-person and online support options. It is available as a resource should support be needed at any stage.

Speak to Us
If you have questions after the funeral or would like further guidance, please contact us. We are here to support families, both on the day of the funeral and in the weeks that follow.
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