novembre 5, 2026

Child Funeral Fund — Northern Ireland

One-off help towards eligible funeral costs following the death of a child or qualifying stillbirth.

What support is available?

One-off help towards eligible funeral costs following the death of a child or qualifying stillbirth.

Families arranging a funeral for a child under 18 or a stillbirth after 24 weeks, subject to the fund conditions.

Follow the Child Funeral Fund route linked from nidirect bereavement guidance.

Cannot duplicate payments already made for the same expenses through certain schemes.

Official source: Check current eligibility and application instructions.

Independent signposting only. Please confirm current rules with the responsible authority.

Coverage: Northern Ireland

One-off help towards eligible funeral costs following the death of a child or qualifying stillbirth.

Families arranging a funeral for a child under 18 or a stillbirth after 24 weeks, subject to the fund conditions.

Follow the Child Funeral Fund route linked from nidirect bereavement guidance.

Cannot duplicate payments already made for the same expenses through certain schemes.

Editorial check: 2026-11-05

PublicHelp is independent. This information is not an eligibility decision. Rules, funding and opening periods may change.