Supporting Bereaved Parents

The death of a child, of any age, brings heartbreak and devastation. Whether your child died recently, is an adult or died some time ago, there is help and support available to help you cope with the emotional pain of losing a child.

A number of charities have been established to help parents find healing and peace and a way forward through their grief.

In this section we have listed a number of the charities who are on hand to listen and help with the emotional and practical issues of dealing with the death of a child.

Child Bereavement
Compassionate Friends
Life after loss
Hope again (12-18 year olds)
NI Miscarriage Association
SANDS
Lullaby Trust
Child Death helpline
Meningitis Now
Anam Cara
4Louis – Home
Winston’s Wish – giving hope to grieving children