85% of people surveyed by The Irish Hospice Foundation says that Covid negatively impacted their experience of bereavement.
A total of 2200 people across all demographics were surveyed, the research shows that sadly 68% of respondents lost a loved one during the pandemic while 43% suffered multiple bereavements over the two years.
The necessary restrictions during COVID-19 meant 30% of those bereaved were not able to attend the funeral of their person who had died with 82% stating they had family and friends excluded from funerals.
The Irish Hospice foundation estimates that 600,000 adults and children (15% of the population) were newly bereaved during these two years which they say has prompted many people to consider their own wishes for our end-of-life care.
The research found wide support – 78%, for people to be supported to die with dignity, free from pain in a calm and comfortable place of their choosing’
