For parents and guardians, grandparents, adults and families experiencing the death of a baby, child or loved one.
Bereavement support services
Barnardos Children's Bereavement Service
Support and resources to help parents and carers support a bereaved child.
- Phone: 01 473 2110
- Email: bereavement@barnardos.ie
- Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 12 noon
Irish Hospice Foundation – Bereavement Support Line
A national, confidential listening and support service for adults who are grieving or concerned about someone who is bereaved.
- Freephone: 1800 80 70 77
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 1 pm
Féileacáin – Support Following Baby Loss
Support for parents and families following the death of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Resources include support for fathers and siblings.
- Support line: 085 249 6464
FirstLight – Support Following the Sudden or Unexpected Death of a Child
Specialist support for parents and families following the sudden or unexpected death of a baby or child.
- Phone: 01 873 2711
AdVIC – Support Following Homicide
Support for families and friends bereaved through murder or manslaughter, including information, advocacy and counselling support.
- Freephone: 1800 852 000
- Email: info@advic.ie
The Grief Centre
Grief-related information and support for people experiencing bereavement and loss. Location: Limerick.
- Phone: 061 224 627
- Email: reception@childrensgriefcentre.ie
Anam Cara – Parental and Sibling Bereavement Support
Peer support, information and resources for parents whose child has died, regardless of the child's age or circumstances of death.
- Phone: 01 404 5378
- Email: info@anamcara.ie
A Little Lifetime Foundation
Support for parents and families following stillbirth, neonatal death or other baby loss, including support meetings and bereavement resources.
- Phone: 01 882 9030
- Email: info@alittlelifetime.ie
Rainbows Ireland – Support for Children and Young People
Peer-support groups for children and young people experiencing grief following the death of someone important to them.
- Phone: 01 473 4175
- Email: ask@rainbowsireland.ie
Rainbows Ireland – Parent/Guardian Disclaimer
Children in Rainbows Groups may have different experiences of loss, bereavement, or family change. Your child may hear other children talk about situations that are different from their own.
Our trained Facilitators guide all conversations in an age-appropriate and supportive way. Their role is to help every child feel safe, listened to, and respected.
Rainbows is a peer support programme, not a counselling service.