Griffin Funeral Services - Aftercare

The service offered at Griffin's does not stop when the funeral is over. Assistance with all aspects of after care is freely available.

Death Registration and Certificates: One of the first things that needs to be done after a funeral is the procurement of a death certificate. Any dealings with banks, insurance companies or government offices will depend on having a death certificate.

When the death occurs in a hospital, nursing home or hospice, the death is registered by that institution. The family can then get copies of the death cert from the registrar. The local office for the Limerick region is at St Camillus' Hospital, Shelbourne Rd., Limerick. The office is open Mon-Fri. 9-30-12 Noon and 2.00-4.00pm, phone 061-483763. As this office can be very busy, we recommend their postal service or attending early in the morning.

Grave and Headstone work: The clearing of graves, inscriptions cut on headstones, erection of new headstones and the supply of temporary grave markers are but a few of the graveside services available. Quotations available without obligation.

Bereavement Grant Application Forms: A payment of Ł500, based on a persons PRSI contributions, is payable on the death of:

An insured person
The wife or widow of an insured person
The widow or widower of an insured person
A child under age 18 whose parent is covered by PRSI

This scheme only includes those who have worked at least 26 weeks since 1 Oct 1970 and does not include those born before 22 March 1901

The necessary forms are available at our offices and the grant is normally paid to the nearest relative or the person responsible for paying the funeral account. The grant may also be made payable directly to the funeral director.

A copy of the funeral account and a death certificate (reduced cost) are needed for this claim.

Further information is also available from:Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs

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