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Young people's films

Young people's films

Annabel shares how a book helped her with her grief

Annabel talk about the messages of never giving up hope and the importance of friendship in the children's book 'James and The Giant Peach' by Roald Dahl. Read more

Miles shares how a book helped him with his grief

Miles shares how the book 'When Anger Starts To Show' helped him recognise that it's OK to feel angry about grief and that it's good to talk and find ways to express your feelings. Read more

Harvey's story

Harvey was supported after both is parents died. He shares how support helped him to find ways to remember and to express his feelings. Read more

Annabel shares how hugs make her feel better

Annabel shares how hugs from her supportive person make her feel better. Read more

Tristan shares what helps him with his grief

Tristan shares how his memory book and the book 'The Invisible String' have both helped him to talk about and remember his dad. Read more

Raiyah shares why she became a Junior Youth Ambassador

Raiyah shares how support gave her someone to talk to about her feelings which has helped her to stay positive and think about about her memories. Read more

Annabel's memory book

After Annabel's dad died, her mum made a memory book so she would always be able to look at photos and memories of her dad. Read more

Latest

What helps you when someone is unkind or jokes - Junior Youth Ambassadors
How can I support a child or young person when someone important to them has a serious illness?

Bereavement specialists share ways to support a child or young person when someone important to them has a serious illness.
What I wish my friends knew about grief - Junior Youth Ambassadors
Download our PSHE lessons on loss and bereavement

Download our free PSHE lessons and resources for schools on loss and bereavement for Key Stages 1-4. These have been developed by teachers and bereavement support workers.

Supporting bereaved children and young people

Children and young people grieve just as much as adults but they can show it in different ways. Find out how you can help them and more about child grieving.
Children's understanding of death at different ages

Guidance on children's understanding of death at different ages and stages of development.
Explaining to a child that someone has died

Guidance on explaining to a child that someone has died.
Explaining death and dying to children

Guidance for teachers and parents on talking to children about death and dying,
Grieving for a child

No parent expects to face the death of their child. See our resource for support and guidance on grieving for a child.
When a grandparent dies

The death of a grandparent is often a child or young person’s first encounter with the death of someone important. Parents have a great deal to manage when their own parent or carer dies.
Child Bereavement UK training

Child Bereavement UK designs and delivers training for professionals in health and social care, education, the emergency services and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.
Contact us

Contact details for our Helpline, departments and services.
Adults bereaved as children

How being bereaved as a child can affect your life as an adult and where you can find support.
When your baby dies

When a baby lives only a short time or dies before birth due to miscarriage, SUDIC, stillbirth or a painful decision to end the pregnancy, people may assume that the loss is not important. This is simply not the case.