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Cuimhnigh ar na daoine a chailleamar

Remember those we've lost

A bilingual home for the lives we want to keep close — their voice, their photos, the stories that stay with us. Áit dhátheangach do na scéalta a mhairfidh.

Cruthaigh leathanach · Create a page Cuimhneacháin na hÉireann · Ireland memorials

What to do when someone dies in Ireland · Cad ba chóir a dhéanamh

Practical steps for the Republic of Ireland, from registration to probate.

  1. 1

    Register the death within 3 months

    Cláraigh an bás laistigh de 3 mhí

    Register at any Civil Registration Service in Ireland. You'll need the medical Death Notification Form from the doctor or coroner. There is no fee to register, but you'll pay for each death certificate copy (€20). Ask for at least 3 — banks, pensions and probate each need one.

  2. 2

    Notify Revenue and the Department of Social Protection

    Cuir Revenue agus an Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí ar an eolas

    Revenue handles tax. The Department of Social Protection administers the Bereavement Grant, Widow/Widower's Pension and may stop other payments. You can apply online at MyWelfare.ie.

  3. 3

    Arrange the funeral

    Socraigh an tsochraid

    Irish funerals traditionally happen within 2–3 days. A funeral director will guide you on removal, reposing, Mass or service, and burial or cremation. RIP.ie is the standard place to publish a death notice.

  4. 4

    Probate and the estate

    Probháid agus an eastát

    If there's a will, the executor applies to the Probate Office for a Grant of Probate. Without one, the next of kin applies for Letters of Administration. Citizens Information has step-by-step guidance in English and Irish.

Bereavement support · Tacaíocht bhróin

Light a candle · Las coinneal

Create a free page for someone you love. Add the parish, the songs, the stories the family tells. Tá sé saor in aisce.

Cruthaigh leathanach cuimhneacháin · Create a tribute page

Common questions · Ceisteanna coitianta

How do I register a death in Ireland?
A death in the Republic of Ireland must be registered within 3 months at any Civil Registration Service. Bring the Death Notification Form signed by the doctor or coroner. Registration is free; each certified death certificate copy costs €20. Ask for at least three — banks, pensions and probate will each need one.
How quickly do Irish funerals take place?
Traditionally within 2–3 days of death. A funeral director will guide you on removal, reposing, Mass or service, and burial or cremation. RIP.ie is the standard place to publish a death notice and funeral details for family and the wider parish.
Is there financial support after a bereavement in Ireland?
Yes. The Department of Social Protection administers the Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pension, the Bereavement Grant where eligible, and Guardian's Payments for orphaned children. Apply at MyWelfare.ie or by post. Citizens Information has guidance in English and Gaeilge.
Are TributeLegacy memorial pages free for Irish families?
Yes. Creating a bilingual memorial page on TributeLegacy is free for families in Ireland. You can add photos, stories, music, the parish, and invite family abroad to light a candle and leave a tribute. There is no time limit.
Where can I find a memorial or commemorative site in Ireland?
Our Legacy Locations map carries thousands of memorials, monuments and commemorative sites across the Republic of Ireland — from the National Famine Memorial in Mayo to the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin and parish memorials in every county.