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7 MIN · Module

Death, Grief and Irish Customs

Learn about some of the customs and language surrounding death and grief that you may encounter in an Irish care setting. Understand common expressions, the importance of wakes and funerals, how families may behave differently around death, and how care staff can respond with sensitivity without making assumptions.

Death is part of care

If you work with older people or people with serious illness, you will sometimes experience the death of a resident. This can be emotionally difficult even when death was expected. You may have cared for the person every day and developed a warm relationship with them and their family. You may also encounter Irish customs and expressions around death that…

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