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Grief support & aftercare

You are
not alone

Resources, articles, and support for families navigating loss — from the first days, through the weeks and months ahead.

Understanding grief
Guides on the many forms grief takes and how to navigate it with compassion.
Practical guidance
What to do in the days and weeks after a loss — practical steps made clear.
Supporting children
Age-appropriate ways to talk about loss and help young people grieve.
Find a professional
Connect with grief counsellors and therapists throughout Ireland.
Featured articles

Grief, understood

Understanding grief
The five stages of grief — what they really mean
Kubler-Ross's model is widely known, but often misunderstood. Here's what the stages actually look like in everyday life.
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For families
How to support someone who is grieving
Knowing what to say — and what not to say — can make all the difference to someone in the depths of loss.
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Practical guidance
What to do in the first week after a death
A gentle step-by-step guide covering the immediate practical and emotional steps that need to be taken.
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Common questions

Frequently asked
questions

Creating a memorial page takes just a few minutes. Visit the Memorials section, click 'Create a page', fill in your loved one's details, upload a photo, and share the link with family and friends. It's free and no account is required to view.
By default, memorials are publicly searchable and can be found by name. Families can choose to make a memorial private, accessible only to those with the direct link. This can be changed at any time from the memorial settings.
All memorial pages are kept online indefinitely at no charge. The Solace is built to last — these pages are meant to be permanent tributes that families can return to for years to come.
Yes. Every memorial page has the option to link a charity or cause. Visitors can make donations directly from the page. The Solace handles all payment processing and the funds go directly to the nominated charity.
Our Resources section lists verified grief counsellors and support organisations throughout Ireland. We also partner with several aftercare providers who can be accessed directly through a funeral director's Solace integration.