Grieving and common feelings
When someone we love dies, we experience overwhelming feelings of loss and sorrow, which we call grief.
Our bereavement support service
There are many ways we can support you, such as through our bereavement support helpline. If you are looking for further bereavement support, then these organisations may be able to help you.
Support following the death of a baby
A comprehensive and up to date search tool for local and national bereavement support.
Offer bereavement support groups and resources specifically to parents who have lost one or both twins, or multiples.
Footprints offers support to parents and families who experience the death of one or more of their twins or triplets, during or after birth.
Provides a wide range of support for bereaved families and educates the public and professionals about cot death and how to reduce the risks in Scotland.
Support following the death of a child
SUDC UK increases awareness and funds research around the sudden unexplained death of children.
For anyone affected by the death of a child of any age from any cause.
Supports families when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.
Support for families caring for seriously ill children, including bereavement support.
Support for families after the death of a baby/child up to the age of 25 years.
Bereaved siblings/children
Supports families when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. This may be helpful for younger siblings.
This is a helpful search tool to look for local bereavement support specifically for children.
Support brothers and sisters
It is common for parents to feel worried about how any other children will be affected by their sibling’s death. So, we provide guidance on how you can support children who are grieving.
Practical support
Offer Financial Support for families to arranger funerals for babies and children under 16. * Only take referrals from professionals.
Offers practical and emotional support, whilst you are at the Court. If possible, the volunteer will take you into the Court before the proceedings start and explain how an Inquest is conducted and the layout of the Court.
Independent Press Standards Organisation. Can offer advice with the media presence at inquests.
Practical advice from The Lullaby Trust
If you’re grieving the death of your baby or young child, you may not know what practical steps you need to take or where you can turn to for help.
Loss in pregnancy or birth
Support for those who have experienced pre-eclampsia, concerned relatives and health.
Offers information and support to parents before, during and after antenatal screening; when they are told their baby has an anomaly; when they are making difficult decisions about continuing with or ending a pregnancy, and when they are coping with complex and painful issues after making a decision, including bereavement.
Helpline: 0845 077 2290 or 0207 713 7486 via mobile
Supporting people who have experienced an early pregnancy complication and the health care professionals who care for them.
Offers support and information to those affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
Support and Information on families affected by Strep B including bereavement support.
The Legacy of Leo build community, and raise awareness after stillbirth for gay mothers.
Bereavement support
Podcasts, playlists and other media
We understand the impact a sudden infant death can have on a family and recommend the following media to try and help support families during this difficult time.