Remembering someone special who has died

Your memories are yours to treasure.
Whatever you do, it can help to remember.

This short animated film suggests ways that children and young people can remember someone important to them who has died.

A child or young person may miss their special person and feel sad when they think about them. They may even worry that they’ll forget what they were like. Finding ways to remember such as looking at photographs, talking about the person who has died or visiting a place they loved can help.

If you or anyone you know needs support, our Helpline is here to take calls and respond to Live Chat, providing confidential support, information and guidance to families and professionals 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.

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Your memories are yours to treasure. Whatever you do, it can help to remember.

If you or anyone you know needs support, our Helpline is here to take calls and respond to Live Chat, providing confidential support, information and guidance to families and professionals 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Your memories are yours to treasure.
Whatever you do, it can help to remember.