Supporting children and young people
Whether you are a young person who is grieving or you are supporting a child or young person who has been bereaved, we're here to help. In this section, you’ll find advice, tips, and resources to help you or the person you care for cope with grief.
12
things
young
people
have
told
us
about
grief
The death of a loved one is a huge thing to cope with - as a young person it may be the first time you have experienced loss. Here are some insights into grief from young people who’ve been through it.
How
do
I
support
a
bereaved
child?
Helping a child to cope with the loss of a loved one can be particularly difficult when you are dealing with your own grief. But there are things that you can do to support children through this difficult time.
How
you
can
support
young
people
with
grief
Young people are already coping with many stresses, so dealing with a loved one's death can be particularly hard. We explain how you can support them.
Should
children
go
to
the
funeral?
Advice about explaining the funeral to your child, talking about the burial or cremation, and how to support a child if they go to the funeral.
Support
for
young
carers
If you're under 18 and care for someone, we have advice on who you can talk to, balancing care duties with your own life and your rights as a young carer.
Support
for
young
people
dealing
with
grief
and
bereavement
We have collated a range of resources - including videos, podcast, helplines and social media accounts - specifically to help young people dealing with grief.