Child Bereavement UK
@childbereavementuk.org
We help families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
☎️ 0800 02 888 40 | Visit: childbereavementuk.org
☎️ 0800 02 888 40 | Visit: childbereavementuk.org
You might be worried about saying the ‘wrong’ thing to your bereaved friend, but simply saying ‘I don’t know what to say’ is much better than saying nothing at all.
#WorldKindnessDay
#WorldKindnessDay
November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
You might be worried about saying the ‘wrong’ thing to your bereaved friend, but simply saying ‘I don’t know what to say’ is much better than saying nothing at all.
#WorldKindnessDay
#WorldKindnessDay
Child Bereavement UK has partnered with Getting Through It, a powerful, one-person show by poet and author Michael Rosen formed of a double bill of monologues: The Death of Eddie and Many Kinds of Love.
Tour dates & booking information 👉
childbereavementuk.org/michael-rosen-show
#MichaelRosenDay
Tour dates & booking information 👉
childbereavementuk.org/michael-rosen-show
#MichaelRosenDay
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Child Bereavement UK has partnered with Getting Through It, a powerful, one-person show by poet and author Michael Rosen formed of a double bill of monologues: The Death of Eddie and Many Kinds of Love.
Tour dates & booking information 👉
childbereavementuk.org/michael-rosen-show
#MichaelRosenDay
Tour dates & booking information 👉
childbereavementuk.org/michael-rosen-show
#MichaelRosenDay
Bereaved young people often tell us they feel different to their peers resulting in social isolation, loneliness, and in some cases bullying. Creating a bereavement aware culture can help children to understand the impact of grief 👉 childbereavementuk.org/education-training
#AntibullyingWeek
#AntibullyingWeek
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Bereaved young people often tell us they feel different to their peers resulting in social isolation, loneliness, and in some cases bullying. Creating a bereavement aware culture can help children to understand the impact of grief 👉 childbereavementuk.org/education-training
#AntibullyingWeek
#AntibullyingWeek
A creative activity is a helpful way to support a bereaved child to express their feelings, help them manage their grief, and find ways to remember the person who has died.
For ideas for activities: ow.ly/OXLb50PZ13E
#creativity #handmade #craft
For ideas for activities: ow.ly/OXLb50PZ13E
#creativity #handmade #craft
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A creative activity is a helpful way to support a bereaved child to express their feelings, help them manage their grief, and find ways to remember the person who has died.
For ideas for activities: ow.ly/OXLb50PZ13E
#creativity #handmade #craft
For ideas for activities: ow.ly/OXLb50PZ13E
#creativity #handmade #craft
For bereavement support, information and guidance, visit our website: childbereavementuk.org
#RemembranceDay
#RemembranceDay
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For bereavement support, information and guidance, visit our website: childbereavementuk.org
#RemembranceDay
#RemembranceDay
We're delighted to share that our animation, 'Room for an elephant' received a special mention this evening in the mental health charity film category at the Big Syn International Film Festival, London. 🐘💛
Watch the animation at childbereavementuk.org/elephant
#BigSynFilmFest25
Watch the animation at childbereavementuk.org/elephant
#BigSynFilmFest25
November 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM
We're delighted to share that our animation, 'Room for an elephant' received a special mention this evening in the mental health charity film category at the Big Syn International Film Festival, London. 🐘💛
Watch the animation at childbereavementuk.org/elephant
#BigSynFilmFest25
Watch the animation at childbereavementuk.org/elephant
#BigSynFilmFest25
If a friend is bereaved, ask how you can help them. Practical help may be welcomed, but sometimes they may just need someone to listen or to do something - or nothing - with.
For more ideas from young people 👉childbereavementuk.org/support-tips
For more ideas from young people 👉childbereavementuk.org/support-tips
November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
If a friend is bereaved, ask how you can help them. Practical help may be welcomed, but sometimes they may just need someone to listen or to do something - or nothing - with.
For more ideas from young people 👉childbereavementuk.org/support-tips
For more ideas from young people 👉childbereavementuk.org/support-tips
Take part in a festive skydive this December and help raise funds for Child Bereavement UK!
Simply select a location and date, ask friends and family to sponsor you and choose which Christmas jumper or festive get up to wear on the day! 🪂
childbereavementuk.org/christmas-skydives
Simply select a location and date, ask friends and family to sponsor you and choose which Christmas jumper or festive get up to wear on the day! 🪂
childbereavementuk.org/christmas-skydives
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Take part in a festive skydive this December and help raise funds for Child Bereavement UK!
Simply select a location and date, ask friends and family to sponsor you and choose which Christmas jumper or festive get up to wear on the day! 🪂
childbereavementuk.org/christmas-skydives
Simply select a location and date, ask friends and family to sponsor you and choose which Christmas jumper or festive get up to wear on the day! 🪂
childbereavementuk.org/christmas-skydives
Are you a bereaved teenager who would like to meet others who understand what grief feels like?
To find out more about how you can access a group after an initial appointment, call our Helpline on 0800 02 888 40.
To find out more about how you can access a group after an initial appointment, call our Helpline on 0800 02 888 40.
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Are you a bereaved teenager who would like to meet others who understand what grief feels like?
To find out more about how you can access a group after an initial appointment, call our Helpline on 0800 02 888 40.
To find out more about how you can access a group after an initial appointment, call our Helpline on 0800 02 888 40.
Are you an education professional who wants to understand more about grief and bereavement and supporting bereaved pupils or students?
Our training has been specifically developed for teachers and professionals.
Find out more at childbereavementuk.org/education-training
Our training has been specifically developed for teachers and professionals.
Find out more at childbereavementuk.org/education-training
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Are you an education professional who wants to understand more about grief and bereavement and supporting bereaved pupils or students?
Our training has been specifically developed for teachers and professionals.
Find out more at childbereavementuk.org/education-training
Our training has been specifically developed for teachers and professionals.
Find out more at childbereavementuk.org/education-training
Sometimes when you’re stressed or upset, it can help to take slow, deep breaths. Did you know that breathing deeply can lower your blood pressure and heart rate, helping to reduce stress hormones in your body?
For more tips 👉 childbereavementuk.org/az-tips
#NationalStressAwarenessDay
For more tips 👉 childbereavementuk.org/az-tips
#NationalStressAwarenessDay
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Sometimes when you’re stressed or upset, it can help to take slow, deep breaths. Did you know that breathing deeply can lower your blood pressure and heart rate, helping to reduce stress hormones in your body?
For more tips 👉 childbereavementuk.org/az-tips
#NationalStressAwarenessDay
For more tips 👉 childbereavementuk.org/az-tips
#NationalStressAwarenessDay
In collaboration with the ‘Stop People with a Learning Disability Dying Too Young’ group, we have produced some Easy Read guides for adults: ‘Bereavement and Feelings’ and ‘Talking about funerals’.
Download the guides from our website: childbereavementuk.org/easy-read-guides-for-adults
Download the guides from our website: childbereavementuk.org/easy-read-guides-for-adults
November 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In collaboration with the ‘Stop People with a Learning Disability Dying Too Young’ group, we have produced some Easy Read guides for adults: ‘Bereavement and Feelings’ and ‘Talking about funerals’.
Download the guides from our website: childbereavementuk.org/easy-read-guides-for-adults
Download the guides from our website: childbereavementuk.org/easy-read-guides-for-adults
The death of a grandparent is often a child or young person’s first encounter with the death of someone important in their life.
Visit: childbereavementuk.org/information-when-a-grandparent-dies for more on the impact of the death of a grandparent and ideas to help support a grieving grandchild.
Visit: childbereavementuk.org/information-when-a-grandparent-dies for more on the impact of the death of a grandparent and ideas to help support a grieving grandchild.
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The death of a grandparent is often a child or young person’s first encounter with the death of someone important in their life.
Visit: childbereavementuk.org/information-when-a-grandparent-dies for more on the impact of the death of a grandparent and ideas to help support a grieving grandchild.
Visit: childbereavementuk.org/information-when-a-grandparent-dies for more on the impact of the death of a grandparent and ideas to help support a grieving grandchild.
Our groups for young people shared their ideas on how family and friends can help support someone who is bereaved.
To find out how you can access a group after an initial appointment, call 0800 02 888 40 or Live Chat via our website 💛
To find out how you can access a group after an initial appointment, call 0800 02 888 40 or Live Chat via our website 💛
October 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our groups for young people shared their ideas on how family and friends can help support someone who is bereaved.
To find out how you can access a group after an initial appointment, call 0800 02 888 40 or Live Chat via our website 💛
To find out how you can access a group after an initial appointment, call 0800 02 888 40 or Live Chat via our website 💛
🗓️November training dates for professionals
Are you, or do you know a professional who wants to learn more about supporting bereaved children, young people, families and adults?
👉 Book or to find out more: childbereavementuk.org/training
🔄 Please share our upcoming training with your networks.
Are you, or do you know a professional who wants to learn more about supporting bereaved children, young people, families and adults?
👉 Book or to find out more: childbereavementuk.org/training
🔄 Please share our upcoming training with your networks.
October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🗓️November training dates for professionals
Are you, or do you know a professional who wants to learn more about supporting bereaved children, young people, families and adults?
👉 Book or to find out more: childbereavementuk.org/training
🔄 Please share our upcoming training with your networks.
Are you, or do you know a professional who wants to learn more about supporting bereaved children, young people, families and adults?
👉 Book or to find out more: childbereavementuk.org/training
🔄 Please share our upcoming training with your networks.
If you need bereavement support, contact our Helpline for support, information and guidance on 0800 02 888 40, 9am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
October 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
If you need bereavement support, contact our Helpline for support, information and guidance on 0800 02 888 40, 9am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
If you know someone who is bereaved, try not to say, ‘I know how you feel’. Everyone’s experience is unique, even if you have been through similar experiences. Simply acknowledge their feelings and listen.
October 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If you know someone who is bereaved, try not to say, ‘I know how you feel’. Everyone’s experience is unique, even if you have been through similar experiences. Simply acknowledge their feelings and listen.
Try to include your bereaved friend in any social arrangements, without any pressure. Sometimes they might not feel up to it, but they will appreciate that you thought of them and may be ready to join you at another time. For more ideas👉 childbereavementuk.org/support-tips
#NationalICareAboutYouDay
#NationalICareAboutYouDay
October 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Try to include your bereaved friend in any social arrangements, without any pressure. Sometimes they might not feel up to it, but they will appreciate that you thought of them and may be ready to join you at another time. For more ideas👉 childbereavementuk.org/support-tips
#NationalICareAboutYouDay
#NationalICareAboutYouDay
This October is #FreeWillsMonth. We’re offering our supporters the opportunity to write a simple Will or amend your existing Will free of charge through our partnerships with Free Wills Network and Farewill.
To find out how you can make a difference: childbereavementuk.org/legacy
To find out how you can make a difference: childbereavementuk.org/legacy
October 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM
This October is #FreeWillsMonth. We’re offering our supporters the opportunity to write a simple Will or amend your existing Will free of charge through our partnerships with Free Wills Network and Farewill.
To find out how you can make a difference: childbereavementuk.org/legacy
To find out how you can make a difference: childbereavementuk.org/legacy
Saying the name of a child who has died can be very important to bereaved parents. A lovely way to include the child’s name might be to add that you always remember them in a card or message you send to the family.
October 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Saying the name of a child who has died can be very important to bereaved parents. A lovely way to include the child’s name might be to add that you always remember them in a card or message you send to the family.
Remi Martin, a bereaved Black woman from South London, play therapist and researcher with the Open University shares why it's important to tackle barriers to seeking support for racially minoritised people.
👉 childbereavementuk.org/supporting-racially-minoritised-people
#BlackHistoryMonth
👉 childbereavementuk.org/supporting-racially-minoritised-people
#BlackHistoryMonth
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Remi Martin, a bereaved Black woman from South London, play therapist and researcher with the Open University shares why it's important to tackle barriers to seeking support for racially minoritised people.
👉 childbereavementuk.org/supporting-racially-minoritised-people
#BlackHistoryMonth
👉 childbereavementuk.org/supporting-racially-minoritised-people
#BlackHistoryMonth
If you would like support or information, contact our Helpline team via the Live Chat service on our website, open Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm.
For more information, visit our website: childbereavementuk.org
#BereavementSupport
For more information, visit our website: childbereavementuk.org
#BereavementSupport
October 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If you would like support or information, contact our Helpline team via the Live Chat service on our website, open Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm.
For more information, visit our website: childbereavementuk.org
#BereavementSupport
For more information, visit our website: childbereavementuk.org
#BereavementSupport
Doing something silly or creative together is a great way to reduce stress and have fun. Creative activities can also help with expressing difficult feelings without the pressure of talking.
For more ideas from young people 👉 childbereavementuk.org/support-tips
For more ideas from young people 👉 childbereavementuk.org/support-tips
October 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Doing something silly or creative together is a great way to reduce stress and have fun. Creative activities can also help with expressing difficult feelings without the pressure of talking.
For more ideas from young people 👉 childbereavementuk.org/support-tips
For more ideas from young people 👉 childbereavementuk.org/support-tips
We offer 1-hour sessions to provide parents and carers with information to help support a child or young person when someone important to them has died, while also looking after yourself. 💛
To register: childbereavementuk.org/support-webinars
#bereavedfamilies #bereavementsupport #griefsupport
To register: childbereavementuk.org/support-webinars
#bereavedfamilies #bereavementsupport #griefsupport
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We offer 1-hour sessions to provide parents and carers with information to help support a child or young person when someone important to them has died, while also looking after yourself. 💛
To register: childbereavementuk.org/support-webinars
#bereavedfamilies #bereavementsupport #griefsupport
To register: childbereavementuk.org/support-webinars
#bereavedfamilies #bereavementsupport #griefsupport
A school or nursery with an appropriate bereavement policy is prepared and has plans in place to deal with death, grief, and bereavement. Download our framework for structuring your policy: childbereavementuk.org/developing-a-bereavement-policy
#Bereavement #Schools #PastoralCare #Grief
#Bereavement #Schools #PastoralCare #Grief
October 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A school or nursery with an appropriate bereavement policy is prepared and has plans in place to deal with death, grief, and bereavement. Download our framework for structuring your policy: childbereavementuk.org/developing-a-bereavement-policy
#Bereavement #Schools #PastoralCare #Grief
#Bereavement #Schools #PastoralCare #Grief