Support for life with loss

Support for bereaved children and young people up to 25, and parents or carers whose child is dying or died before their 26th birthday. Also offers guidance for the adults supporting them.

A place for parents, families and others affected by the death of a baby to find a helpline, local groups and resources. Its support is available even when the loss was long ago.

Information on grief, caring for someone who is dying and looking after yourself. The UK support line can help you find the next step when you would like to talk.

Grief Works

Julia Samuel

Therapist-led guide

A UK grief psychotherapist uses stories from her work to explore different bereavements and ways of offering support. For adults grieving a death and people trying to be alongside them.

Michael Rosen’s Sad Book

Michael Rosen; illustrated by Quentin Blake

Picture book, ages 5–7 with an adult

A British father’s account of sadness after his son died, told through words and pictures. A book to read alongside a child and leave room for their questions, rather than a promise that sadness disappears.

With the End in Mind

Kathryn Mannix

Palliative care stories

A UK palliative care doctor shares stories about dying and conversations at the end of life. May suit someone facing a loved one’s illness or wanting to feel more able to talk about death.

Explains anticipatory grief and some feelings that can come with caring for someone who has a terminal illness. Includes a short video and suggestions for finding support.

Age-specific activities, information and support for families before and after a death. Includes material for parents and caregivers, and a Spanish-language resource collection.

Ideas for listening, offering practical help and sharing memories without trying to fix another person’s grief. For friends, family and colleagues who want to be there.

Ways to keep supporting someone after the first weeks, remember important dates and continue making room for the person who died in conversation.

Explores why people in the same family can grieve differently and why tensions may grow after a death. A starting point for understanding difficult feelings and seeking support.

Information for people grieving a pet or assistance animal, including grief before a death. The UK charity also describes its pet-loss support options; check access from your location.

Conversations about the many ways people experience grief. Browse episode descriptions and choose a topic that feels right; listening can be an alternative when reading feels hard.