Helping a bereaved young person

Animation about a bereaved sibling

Watch our short animated film made by students to help young people find support. Read more

Animation about a bereaved student

Watch our short animated film aimed at reaching young people and students. Read more

Are you a friend?

Guidance on how to support a bereaved friend Read more

Are you a parent?

some useful guidance on supporting bereaved children and young people. Read more

Are you a teacher?

Many people find that returning to studies or work after the death of someone special is quite a hard thing to do even if a part of them just wants to get back to their usual routines. Read more

Are you a health professional?

Guidance for health professionals on how to support bereeaved young people Read more

Coronavirus – support

Some useful resources to support young people during the coronavirus covid-19 pandemic. Read more

Useful links

Here are some useful organisations that support children and young people Read more

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Child Death Family Liaison Coordinator

We are recruiting for a part-time Child Death Family Liaison Coordinator to join our team at Child Bereavement UK.
Supporting a bereaved young person
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Telling a child that someone has died

It is important to tell a child of any age when someone important in their lives has died, and ideally this is done by someone who is closest to them.
Supporting bereaved children and young people

Children and young people grieve just as much as adults but they show it in different ways. Find out how you can help them and more about child grieving.
When a grandparent dies - the impact on children and young people

The death of a grandparent is often a child or young person’s first encounter with the death of someone important. Parents have a great deal to manage when their own parent or carer dies. There is the grief associated with their own loss, but also the reactions and responses of their children to the death of a grandparent.
Grieving for a child of any age

The agony of losing a child of any age is unparalleled. There is no age or point in time that makes it any easier. No parent expects to face the death of their child and no grandparent expects to lose their grandchild.
Contact us

Contact one of the Child Bereavement UK centres or get in touch with one of our departments.
Let’s Rock & Pennfest

Volunteer with Child Bereavement UK at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free.
Children's understanding of death at different ages

Babies and young children have no understanding of the concept of death yet, long before they are able to talk, babies are likely to react to upset and changes in their environment brought about by the absence of a significant person.
When your baby dies

When a baby lives only a short time or dies before birth due to miscarriage, stillbirth or a painful decision to end the pregnancy, people may assume that the loss is not important. This is simply not the case.
Explaining funerals, burial and cremation to children

The following are suggestions to give you the confidence to talk about funerals in a way that feels right for you and your children.
Books and resources for children and young people

This list includes books and resources for bereaved children and young people, including those with special educational or additional needs.

Short guidance films

Our short films are delivered by support practitioners and cover a range of topics on grief and bereavement, providing guidance on what can help. Read more

Books and resources

A list of books and resources relating to grief and bereavement and what may help. Read more

Others' experiences

Some bereaved families find it helpful to read about other peoples’ experiences and how the support they have received has helped them. Read more