We are here to help you at difficult times but there is a wealth of information online if you need it.

Information from National bereavement charities:

Child Bereavement UK have excellent resources to help you if you need it.

Winston's Wish have produced guidance on 

• death of a pet https://winstonswish.org/how-to-help-a-child-grieving-the-death-of-a-pet/ 
• telling a child that someone is seriously ill
• telling a child that someone has died 

Cruse Bereavement Care have produced some tips about talking to children about death and bereavement.

Grief Encounter has lots of activities for bereaved children and families.

Nelson's Journey has many resources to help remember someone special.

SAYING GOODBYE AND FUNERALS  Click below for some suggestions about other ways of saying goodbye from our members :

How to say goodbye  from Winston's Wish

Book recommendations

Bright picture books such as the ones mentioned below can help open conversations about loss and grief, taking time to grief and finding a way forward when ready. The bright illustrations and sensitive vocabulary support with the wide spectrum of feelings children (and adults) experience in bereavement. It encourages conversation and cherishes the memory of that special person they have lost and supports to regain positivity as you move forward.

The Most Colourful Creature in the Jungle

“The Most Colourful Creature in the Jungle” is a picture book (of circa 600 words) aimed at children ranging from approximately 3-7 years old who have been bereaved. It has therapeutic appeal, designed to assist the very young in overcoming emotionally difficult situations. A free copy of this publication has been made available by the author Hannah Roots and provided to us by Slideaway (Kent bereavement support for children and young adults) You will find the PDF of 'the most colourful creature in the Jungle' below. 

The Heart and the Bottle

Picture book by Oliver Jeffers about love and loss and the journey of grief.