Citizens Information

Q I’m looking for some simple information on first steps after a bereavement for my sister who has been widowed. Can you recommend an appropriate resource?

A

Bereavement can be overwhelming and your sister may be going through many different emotions. The Citizens Information Board (CIB) has published a booklet that may be of help to your sister at this difficult time.

Bereavement – A practical guide (pdf) answers questions she may have about accessing money, getting help with funeral expenses, dealing with her loved one’s estate, and other practical issues she may be worried about. It has information on dealing with the loss of a loved one during Covid-19, as well as contact details for a range of support services available to those who have been bereaved.

You can get the guide online at citizens-information-board.ie. You can also get a printed copy from your local Citizens Information Centre.

You can get more information about any of the topics covered in the booklet on citizensinformation.ie. The website has detailed information on practical arrangements after a death, and all of the latest information on death and bereavement during COVID-19

Know Your Rights Column has been prepared by Fermoy, Mallow and Mitchelstown Citizens Information Service.

WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU IN NORTH CORK

Fermoy Monday and Tuesday 9:0017:00, Wednesday and Thursday 9:0013:00 on 0761 07 7970. E-mail fermoy@citinfo.ie

Mallow Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00-17:00 and Tuesday 9:00-12:30 on 0761 07 8000. E-mail mallow@citinfo.ie

Mitchelstown phone line is currently diverted to Mallow.

During Covid-19, you can find comprehensive integrated information online at citizensinformation.ie/ covid19/ and you can get daily updates on what’s changed on Twitter at @citizensinfo. You can also get information and advice from:

• The Citizens Information Phone Service: Call 0761 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am – 8pm

• Our national call back service: Visit citizensinformation.ie/ callback to request a phone call from an information officer.