Thank you for supporting our Carol Concert

We just wanted to say thank you for donating to Child Bereavement UK. Your support will help give the gift of hope to gr...

John and Vicky

John and Vicky’s daughter Cecilia (Cece) was stillborn in January 2014, the twin sister of their son Frankie. John and V...

Bereavement and pupils with SEND

Explaining death and dying to children

Is it good to be honest with children about death and dying? Children and young people want and need adults to be honest...

Supporting bereaved children and young people with a learning disability

Each child with a learning disability or special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is different and as a parent ...

Brooklyn: Joy and grief on my son’s first day of school

The first day of school can bring joy, pride and hope, but grief can make those milestones feel complicated. Brooklyn, o...

Navigating summer holidays: Advice from the widowed community

Our friends at WAY Widowed and Young asked their peer support network to share their advice on holidaying after being wi...

Coping with stress when grieving: Advice from widowed parents

When you’re grieving, everyday life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Stress can creep in quietly or hit like a wave. To ...

Child Bereavement UK's Digital Innovation Wins International Recognition

Child Bereavement UK’s innovative digital systems have been officially recognised as having global humanitarian impact b...

School bereavement policy

A school or nursery with a bereavement policy is prepared and has plans in place to deal with death, grief and bereaveme...

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Books and resources

Activities for grieving children and young people

Creative ways to support a bereaved child to talk about their feelings, manage their grief, and find ways to remember so...

Volcano

This short animated film aims to help children and young people cope with difficult feelings like sadness, anger, worry ...

Supporting your child when someone has died by suicide

This information covers ideas for what to tell children and young people, how they might feel and respond, and what migh...

When your child dies by suicide

The death of a child is one of the hardest things anyone will ever have to face. The death by suicide of a young person,...

Explaining to a child that someone has died by suicide

This information aims to give guidance when someone may have died by suicide. It covers what might happen in the first f...

When someone may have died by suicide

Families bereaved by and dealing with loss from suicide may also have to face agonising questions, intrusive public scru...

What helps when you're feeling sad about your grief? - Junior Youth Ambassadors

Little people, big feelings. Listen to our Junior Youth Ambassadors, aged 12 and under, talk about their experiences as ...

Free online bereavement training for schools

We are experiencing technical difficulties and these courses are currently unavailable. We are working to resolve this a...

When the World Remembers, We Remember Too

CLEVELAND, September 11, 2026 -- By Elissa Berman, MA.Ed., LPCC-S, Manager of Bereavement Services, Lifebanc There are s...

Training for the education sector

National Three Peaks Challenge

 24 hours, three mountains, 26 miles, 3,000 metres Take part in an exciting adventure and summit the highest peaks in En...

London Halloween Walk | 31 Oct

A hair-raising hike around some of London's historic streets  Choose to walk either 10km or 25km, gather your bravest ma...

Thames Path Challenge | 12 - 13 Sept

England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for this unforgettable challenge Choose your challenge distance f...

Thames Moonlight 10 Challenge | 11 Sept

A Friday night challenge to remember! The Thames Moonlight 10 Walk is safe, fun and rewarding – with full support and gr...

Royal Parks Half Marathon | 11 Oct

Run round the Royal Parks in their autumnal splendour! The 13.1 mile scenic running route, winds through Hyde Park, Kens...

School Curriculum Changes Welcomed by Child Bereavement UK

For the first time, beginning in the new school year, the topics of grief, death and bereavement will be discussed as pa...

Navigating Mother’s Day: tips from widowed parents

Mother’s Day can be especially difficult for families who have lost their mum or another special female role model in th...

Parent Mental Health Day: Tips from WAY members on prioritising mental health

To mark Parent Mental Health Day (30 January), our friends at WAY Widowed and Young are shining a light on the strength,...

Coping with bereavement by suicide: Thoughts from WAY members

To mark Suicide Awareness Month, members of the charity WAY Widowed and Young share their thoughts on coping with bereav...

We Grieve, We Remember, We Support: Thoughts from a 9/11 widow and grief advocate

Dr. Wolfelt’s article “We Grieve, We Remember, We Support: Thoughts from a 9/11 widow and grief advocate” was published ...

Amy’s story, widowed by suicide: "It helps to know that you are not alone”

After losing her husband Dan to suicide while 35 weeks pregnant with their third child, WAY Widowed and Young member Amy...

London Landmarks Half Marathon | 4 April 2027

 London Landmarks Half Marathon - 4th April 2027 Register to join our team for the 2027 London Landmarks Half Marathon! ...

Choosing the right education setting after a bereavement

Choosing a school As bereaved parents we often don't realise we are up against a new challenge until we are in it, so th...

What is a Funeral Celebrant? A Complete Guide to Creating a Meaningful Memorial or Celebration of Life

What Is a Funeral Celebrant? A Complete Guide to Creating a Meaningful Memorial or Celebration of LifeWhether you’re pla...

Exams, tests, studying and bereavement

Webinar for professionals | 1 hour | Introductory training Understand how to create a supportive environment for bereave...

Supporting adults when a child has died by suicide

Online training for professionals | 3 hours | Intermediate training This online training aims to provide a greater under...

A Family’s Guide to Discharge, Appeals, and Keeping Hospice Care

Research hasn’t yet fully explored why, but some people actually see their health improve under hospice care. Studies ha...

Infinity Squared: A Story of Healing, Hope, and Love

When John talks about his wife, Kristen, his love for her is unmistakable. He remembers... The post Infinity Squared: A ...

PTSD – 26 – Interview with Bonanno

George Bonanno, a leading trauma researcher, discusses how PTSD differs from traumatic stress and why most people are mo...

International challenges

London to Paris Cycle Ride | 8 - 12 Sept 2027

Cycle to the city of love and raise vital funds for Child Bereavement UK Take on the five day London to Paris cycling ch...

Trek Kilimanjaro | 2 - 11 June 2028

Tick Mount Kilimanjaro off the bucket list and raise vital funds for Child Bereavement UK! Mount Kilimanjaro is a ‘bucke...

Back-to-school advice for families after bereavement

As children prepare for returning to school after the summer holidays, widowed parents from WAY Widowed and Young’s peer...

Navigating Father’s Day as a widowed dad: Gary’s story

To mark Father’s Day, we hear from Gary – a Trustee of our full circle partners at the charity WAY Widowed and Young – a...

Emma’s story: Supporting bereaved children with special educational needs – finding a way through

WAY Widowed and Young Ambassador Emma shares her story and advice for other parents after supporting her daughter, Sophi...

Understanding paediatric post-mortem

Online training for professionals | 3 hours | Advanced training This online training will increase your understanding of...

Supporting bereaved siblings

Webinar for professionals | 1.5 hours | Intermediate training When a sibling is dying or has died, the focus and attenti...

Scattering Ashes at Sea: Creating a Meaningful Ceremony That Includes Family and Friends Through Live Streaming

There is something deeply meaningful about saying goodbye beside the water.For some families, scattering a loved one’s a...