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Eamon’s wife Sasha died from breast cancer when their daughters Ella and Jenna were eight and five years old. Eamon and Jenna talk about the impact of Sasha’s death on the family and how they’ve been supported by Child Bereavement UK. Read more
The latest list of press releases from Child Bereavement UK. Read more
Some useful resources to support young people during the coronavirus pandemin. Read more
Our regular email updates include news, events, volunteering opportunities, fundraising campaigns and services. Read more
New guidance films and information to support families and schools, and updates on current events and support services. Read more
Frightening events that are widely reported in the media such as the Coronavirus pandemic can cause children to worry about themselves and others. Read more
Not being able to visit someone, perhaps due to the coronavirus, may add greatly to your anxiety about them. You may also be supporting children. Here are some ideas which may help. Read more
Information for education professionals supporting pupils during the coronavirus covid-19 pandemic Read more
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Most of us are having to stay at home at the moment but that doesn't mean you can't raise funds. Here are a few fun ideas for fundraising without leaving the house. Read more
Frightening events widely reported in the media, such as the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, can cause children to worry about themselves and others. Read more
With the impact of coronavirus widely reported, bereaved families may feel added anxiety. Our films provide information on supporting children and looking after yourself. Read more
In light of the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, please find below the latest information and guidance with regard to our services and events. Read more
Get involved in the Big Bake this March to help raise funds for Child Bereavement UK. Read more
A team of 11 people are climbing Kilimanjaro in aid of Child Bereavement UK. Support the team by reading their profiles, where you will find details of their fundraising pages. Read more
Whether you like baking cakes, eating cakes, buying cakes, or just doing something in support of charity, you can help raise funds for Child Bereavement UK by getting involved in the Big Bake. Read more
Katie Koehler is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience of working with children and families and of providing supervision for professionals providing direct services Read more
Dr Ann Rowland retired from Child Bereavement UK in March 2019 after 10 years as Director of Bereavement Support and Education, where she managed the bereavement support and education services offered by Child Bereavement UK across the country. Read more
Plant snowdrops in memory of someone important to you and support the work of Child Bereavement UK Read more
Helen and her son Shaun, aged nine, were supported by Child Bereavement UK in Cumbria after her husband, Andrew, died by suicide. Read more
When you’re bereaved, this can be a particularly tough time of year. Click here for tips from bereaved families on managing Christmas and special occasions. Read more
The Duke of Cambridge supports our bereavement training in partnership with London's Air Ambulance Charity. Read more
Gina’s husband, Stuart, died by suicide when their daughters, Mia, and Izzy, were nine and four. Gina and Mia, now aged 11, talk about how they were supported by Child Bereavement UK in Cumbria. Read more
Our accreditations and awards Read more
Karen’s father died when she was 11 years old, and her baby son, Jamie, died when she was 22-weeks pregnant. Karen talks about her experiences and why she decided to fundraise for Child Bereavement UK. Read more
Children's Grief Awareness Week 2019 (15-21 November) is a chance to come together to show support for bereaved children across the UK. Organisations will be showing solidarity with grieving children, young people and their families in their community; raising awareness of their needs and how to help; and fundraising for their service Read more
Guidelines to ensuring your fundraising is safe and legal. Read more
Congratulations on completing your fundraising for Child Bereavement UK. Here are some guidelines to paying in the funds you have raised. Read more
Here are some tips to help you start fundraising for Child Bereavement UK. Read more
When Danielle was 23, her brother died suddenly. Her mother died when she was thirteen; at that time she had received no bereavement support. Read more
Matt was supported by Child Bereavement UK following the death of his son Hugo at three days old. Matt talks about Hugo’s death, the support he received and why he decided to fundraise for Child Bereavement UK. Read more
Watch our new film made by students to help young people find support. Read more
Watch our new film aimed at reaching young people and students. Read more
Marzie’s husband died from cancer when her son was 13 years old. Marzie talks about how she and her son were supported by Child Bereavement UK in West London. Read more
Zara and Arran’s son, Blake, who was one of identical twins, died at birth. Zara talks about Blake’s death and how she has been supported by Child Bereavement UK in West London. Read more
Precious and James’s son, Raphael, died at 38 weeks due to Trisomy 9, a chromosomal abnormality that can affect many parts of the body. Precious and James talk about Raphael and how they, and their children Keli, Sofofo and Eddie, were supported by Child Bereavement UK in East London after he died. Read more
Mark and Veronika’s son, Christian, died when Veronika was 32 weeks pregnant due to undiagnosed pre-eclampsia. They were supported by Child Bereavement UK in Milton Keynes after Christian’s death and during Veronika’s subsequent pregnancy with the couple’s daughter, Erika. Read more
Baby Loss Awareness Week takes place from 9 to 15 October every year. It’s an opportunity for parents, their families and friends to acknowledge and remember their precious babies who have died. It is is led by Sands in collaboration with over 60 charities in the UK. Read more
Lucy’s husband, Nick, died by suicide when their daughter, Amy, was 11 and son, Matthew, was 8. Nick was a keen rugby league player as are Amy and Matthew. Lucy and the children (now aged 14 and 10) talk about the support they received from Child Bereavement Read more
Becky’s mother, Karen, died from a brain tumour when Becky was fourteen. She and her father, Mark, talk about the support they received from Child Bereavement UK, both before and after Karen died. Read more
Rachel’s husband, Yinka, died suddenly while Rachel and her sons, Aaron and Jude, were out of the country. Aaron was five and Jude, one. Rachel and Aaron, now aged eight, talk about Yinka’s death and how they were supported by Child Bereavement UK in East London. Read more
This research was commissioned by Child Bereavement UK (CBUK) and funded by the True Colours Trust and carried out by External Research Consultant Joy O’Neill, and Dr. Katie Koehler and Dr. Ann Rowland from Child Bereavement UK. Read more
This comprehensive, free-to-access resource , Supporting a bereaved pupil has been developed by Child Bereavement UK in collaboration with the London Grid for Learning. Read more
Parys, aged 15, was supported by Child Bereavement UK in Milton Keynes following the death of her father. Read more
Education providers have an opportunity to support children and young people in their grief; however, many teachers and education professionals are unsure of how to do that. Child Bereavement UK’s mission is to ensure the accessibility of high-quality child bereavement support and information for families and professionals. Read more
Give £7 today to fund our work for one minute, helping us to reach more bereaved families when they need us most. Read more
Jessica’s son, Harry, who was autistic, died aged 19 from cancer. Jessica talks about Harry’s death and the support that Child Bereavement UK in Milton Keynes gave Jessica’s daughter, who was fifteen when Harry died. Read more
Samantha and Andy’s daughter, Ellie, was stillborn at 31 weeks. After Ellie died, the hospital put Samantha and Andy in touch with Child Bereavement UK. Here they talk about how they have been supported by Child Bereavement UK in Glasgow following Ellie’s death. Read more
About Child Bereavement UK's masterclasses for professionals Read more
Understanding how you and others around you are grieving may help in finding ways to manage grief alongside managing daily life. Read more
Pip’s husband, Clive, died from mesothelioma when her daughter, Sophie, was 12 and her son, Jordan, was 18. She and Sophie talk about how they were supported by Child Bereavement UK. Read more
A series of short guidance films from Child Bereavement UK Read more
Child Bereavement UK Short Guidance Film - Building resilience in a bereaved child Read more
Our Royal Patron, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, speaking at our special anniversary gala at Kensington Palace. Read more
Guidance on managing special occasions when someone has died Read more
Child Bereavement UK is registered with the Fundraising Regulator, the independent regulator of charitable fundraising. Read more
Please share your #OneMoreMinute and together let's get more people talking about bereavement. It could be a video of yourself, a picture of the person you are remembering, or just a few words - everyone's experience of grief is unique to them. Read more
Please share your #OneMoreMinute. It could be a video of yourself, a picture of the person you are remembering, or just a few words - everyone's experience of grief is unique to them. Please join the conversation and together let's get more people talking about bereavement. Read more
Dr Edward Gasiorowski is a Neonatal Consultant at St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester. He attended Child Bereavement UK’s Neonatal, Palliative and End of Life Care Conference Read more
Zabia Khatoon is a Chaplain and Community and Diversity Officer at Myton Hospice in Coventry. She attended Child Bereavement UK's national conference Diversity and Inclusion in Bereavement Support. Read more
Sam Rowan is Head of Year 7 at Appleby Grammar in Cumbria, Sally Linsley is Head Teacher of Warcop CE Primary School, also in Cumbria. The neighbouring schools have both been impacted by a bereavement. Read more
Gail Merrett is a nurse at the Francis House Children’s Hospice in Manchester. She attended our modular training course, and has since set up a bereavement support service. Read more
Catherine Rylance and Clare Robinson are Neonatal Bereavement Support Sisters at St Mary's Hospital, Manchester. They completed our one-year training course, Working With Bereaved Children And Young People. Read more
Emily was supported by Child Bereavement UK after her second daughter, Abbie, was stillborn. Read more
Our vision is for all families to have the support they need to rebuild their lives, when a child grieves or when a child dies. Read more
Bereaved young people in secondary school need the stability of a familiar routine with caring adults. Read more
Bereaved children in primary school need the stability of a familiar routine with caring adults. Read more
Bereaved young children need the stability of a familiar routine with caring adults. Read more