Child Bereavement UK Events

There are currently no events for 2020 but please keep an eye on this page for our upcoming events.

Ladies' Lunch London

10 Peaks in 48 Hours

Lake District
“One thing we never did was shut down any talk about her mum.”

Vivienne supported her granddaughter Shaneeka after her mother died.
Meet our Let’s Rock Volunteer - Steve

Steve volunteers regularly for Child Bereavement UK by helping out at Let’s Rock and Pennfest Festivals.
Director of Fundraising - maternity cover

We are seeking a Director of Fundraising (maternity cover) to ensure that our income keeps pace with the growing need for support for children, young people and families who are facing the devastation of bereavement.

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.
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.
Genevieve
Supporting a bereaved pupil

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.
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.
What we offer

Child Bereavement UK provides a wide range of training, consultancy and support services to help professionals help bereaved children and families
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.
UK death & bereavement statistics

A parent of children under 18 dies every 22 minutes in the UK; around 23,600 a year. This equates to around 111 children being bereaved of a parent every day.
Sudden death - including accidents, suicide and homicide

Bereavement can be devastating in any situation, but a sudden death brings additional layers of shock, horror or disbelief. We can help, find out more here.