Coping with bereavement

Unfortunately, over the next few weeks and months, our children and young people may encounter a bereavement of a close friend or family member.

Please see the links below to books and websites which can help you and your child deal with their loss.

Grief is a very personal experience, and every child and young person will experience it differently; give them space to deal with their feelings in their own way.

It is important to remember to take care of ourselves when supporting bereaved children and young people, and seek support from our own networks as necessary.

Government advice related to bereavement and Covid-19

These are a few books that may help you to discuss loss and grief with your child.

Here are some websites that offer support to bereaved families and young people.

Child Bereavement UK Child Bereavement UK supports families both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child is facing bereavement.

Childhood Bereavement Network Psychology as well as helpful advice

Cruse Bereavement care

Daisy's Dream Daisy’s Dream supports children and their families who have been affected by the life threatening illness or bereavement of someone close to them.

Gingerbread Support for single parent families - about separation as well as loss

Grief Encounter Support for teenagers

Hope Again A website designed by young people for young people

NHS - grief and bereavement support for children Ideas and signposting to other organisations

Penhaligon's Friends A Cornish charity offering support and advice

Winston's Wish Support for children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling

Young Minds A useful website for teenagers - the link takes you directly to "grief and loss"

Coping with bereavement

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