Supporting the Bereaved
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Why Sending a Christmas Card to Someone Who Is Grieving Matters
Christmas is a time for connection, but when someone you love is missing, it can also be one of the loneliest times of the year. A thoughtful card can remind someone that their grief is seen, their loved one is remembered and they are not forgotten. Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time…
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Gaeilge – A Language That Holds More Than Words
Seachtain na Gaeilge and St Patricks Day — a time each year when we celebrate our language, our culture, and the richness of Irish identity. At Good Grief Ireland, we see every day how powerful Irish can be — not just as something to celebrate, but as something to lean on, especially in life’s most…
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Shared Grief – Ní neart go cur le chéile
The beautiful Irish phrase “Ní neart go cur le chéile” meaning ‘there is no strength without unity’, truly reflects how the Irish as a nation show up when a loved one dies. We show up – with food, stories, memories at doorsteps and our famous wakes. We help the family carry the loss. In fact…
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The Quiet Power of our Irish language – Gaeilge in Times of Loss
In moments of grief, words often feel inadequate. We search for something that can gently hold the weight of loss, love, memory, and presence — all at once. For many in Ireland, the Irish language offers exactly that. There is a softness, a depth, and a cultural resonance in Gaeilge that can express what English…
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When Valentine’s Day Hurts
Grief doesn’t follow a calendar, but certain days can magnify it.For those who have lost a partner, Valentine’s Day may bring waves of sadness, loneliness, anger or longing. For others, the lead-up can feel harder than the day itself with hearts and flowers at every turn. There is no “normal” response.You might want to be…
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Grief Cafe: A Safe Space to Talk, Listen and Simply Be
Grief can be a lonely place. Often, after a loss, people find that the world moves on while they are still trying to make sense of their “new normal.” A Grief Café offers a gentle space to pause, connect, and know you’re not alone in that experience or any you are going through. A Grief…
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Finding Comfort in Nature After Loss
When we lose someone we love, the world can feel quieter, emptier, and unfamiliar. Yet, many people find that nature has a way of gently reaching out to us during grief — offering comfort, signs, and a sense of connection that words alone cannot always provide. Our Garden Collection of Good Grief Cards is inspired…
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Holding Space for Grief This Father’s Day – #Remembering Matters
As Father’s Day approaches in Ireland — this year on Sunday, June 15th — shop windows and social media feeds begin to fill with reminders to celebrate dads everywhere. For many, it’s a day of love, laughter, cards and appreciation.But for others, this day quietly stirs a very different set of emotions. For those who…
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Supporting Someone Through Pet Loss
For many of us, pets are not “just animals.” They are our loyal companions, our sources of comfort, our playful shadows. They weave themselves into the fabric of our daily lives — curling up beside us, greeting us at the door, walking by our sides. So, when a beloved pet dies, the grief can be…
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Lisa Marie Presley – Understanding Grief
In an emotional essay penned for People Magazine for National Grief Awareness Day, Lisa Marie Presley opened up about the profound pain she endured following the tragic death of her son, Benjamin Keough, in 2020. She candidly shared her experiences to shed light on the often misunderstood journey of grief. Lisa Marie Presley was no…