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Bereavement support charities and organisations
A Child of Mine
A charity led by bereaved parents offering practical information, guidance and support from people who really do understand. The website also lists local support groups around the UK.
The British Humanist Association
Represents the interests of ethically concerned but non-religious people. Their celebrants provide non-religious funeral ceremonies.
Child Bereavement UK
Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.
Child Death Helpline
0800 282 986
A helpline staffed by trained volunteer parents who have suffered a loss of their child.
The Helpline is available every evening 7pm to 10pm and Monday to Friday mornings 10am to 1pm and Wednesday afternoons 1pm to 4pm.
Child Funeral Charity
Offers financial support with the costs of a funeral for families.
Childhood Bereavement Network
An organisation for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.
ChildLine
Tel 0800 1111
A free, confidential, 24-hour support line for children and young people.
Children of Jannah
A charity that supports grieving Muslim parents and families following the death of a child or baby.
CLIC Sargent
Provides information and support for children and young people with cancer and their families.
The Compassionate Friends
TCF is a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents who have suffered the death of a child/children.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse Bereavement offers counselling and support for all bereaved people.
Gingerbread
Provides advice and support to single parents.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity
Provides practical and emotional support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. They can provide respite care/short holidays.
Samaritans
Tel 08457 90 90 90
The Samaritans support anyone in distress and offer a 24-hour helpine.
Winston’s Wish
Offers practical support and guidance to bereaved children, their families and professionals.