This International Mother Language Day, did you know our information for schools and others supporting bereaved pupils is available in Welsh? Canllawiau i ysgolion wrth gefnogi disgyblion mewn profedigaeth: ow.ly/g1ii50V1Xsl #InternationalMotherLanguageDay #Welsh #Cymraeg

Becoming a kinship carer to a bereaved child can be rewarding; it can also be challenging, particularly if you’re grieving too. Visit our website for guidance: childbereavementuk.org/kinship-carer-to-bereaved-child

If your friend wants to talk about their special person who has died, don’t shut down the conversation – just listening and being there for your friend can be very supportive. For more ideas from young people 👉 childbereavementuk.org/support-tips

When your child dies at university or college it can be very difficult for parents who may feel guilty or upset that they were unaware of aspects of their child’s life. Our resource offers some guidance on supporting yourself at this difficult time: childbereavementuk.org/death-at-university

We’re delighted to announce that we are FINALISTS in the Charity Film Awards. Thank you to everyone who voted for our film 'Room for an elephant'. 💛🐘

This week is Children's Mental Health Week. The week aims to empower, equip and give a voice to all children and young people in the UK. This year's theme is 'This Is My Place', supporting the groups and systems that surround our children. #childrensmentalhealthweek @place2becharity.bsky.social

Being curious about death and dying is a normal part of growing up. Whether a child has been bereaved or not, most children are likely to have questions and concerns, but for some children these concerns may be overwhelming. 👉 childbereavementuk.org/supporting-child-anxious-about-death

When someone important to them dies, some children may find it difficult to understand or manage their own feelings. A good idea is to have a ‘safe zone’ where they can go, such as a quiet corner with familiar items that help them to feel calmer.

Sometimes when people feel awkward about talking to a grieving friend they avoid them, even crossing the road if they see them in the distance. They may think their friend hasn’t noticed, but often they have noticed and can feel hurt and really alone.

Child Bereavement UK has partnered with jewellery company Remember who use your favourite photographs to make beautiful, discreet keepsakes. Enter the code CBUK at checkout for Child Bereavement UK to benefit. You will also receive a £5 discount on your purchase. remember.co.uk/cbuk

When your adult child dies, your feelings can be complicated by the fact that your child is likely to have had a life that was separate from yours. See our resource for guidance when your adult child dies: childbereavementuk.org/when-your-adult-child-dies

If you are an employer of someone whose baby or child has died, sensitive support, forward planning and consistent, ongoing support are vital to helping them return to work. For more guidance, visit: childbereavementuk.org/supporting-colleagues

Answering children’s questions about death in a straightforward, honest way may seem difficult, but bereaved children tell us that it’s helpful when adults speak to them in a way that is clear and unambiguous.

Child Bereavement UK is pleased to partner with Brake, the road safety charity, to deliver direct support to children who are bereaved following road crashes in London.

When you’re grieving, it can be hard to prioritise your own wellbeing. Yet looking after yourself, even in small ways, can help you cope better with difficult feelings. For guidance: childbereavementuk.org/looking-after-yourself-when-someone-has-died #ParentsMentalHealthDay #STEM4PMHD

Voting for the film in the Charity Film Awards ends this week. 🐘 Please vote for our animated film by visiting: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/room-for-an-elephant Thank you💛

When a parent dies, older children may have worries about practical things that affect them. Talking about what is happening and involving them in any decision making can help them to feel less anxious.

'When someone special dies' is a series of leaflets aimed at helping young people to understand their feelings after a bereavement. There are three versions available to download from: childbereavementuk.org/when-someone-special-dies-leaflets

Saying the name of a child who has died can be very important to bereaved parents. A lovely way to include the child’s name might be to add that you always remember them in a card or message you send to the family.

Grief is exhausting. Understand that your grieving friend may need some quiet time to recharge their batteries so that they can cope better with their grief. Just let them know you’re there for them when they’re ready. For more ideas from young people 👉 childbereavementuk.org/support-tips

Would you like to host your own snowdrop walk? Our pack features expert advice from our Patron, Alan Titchmarsh, on planting snowdrops, tips on how to host your own event, and ways to remember someone special to you: childbereavementuk.org/host-your-own-snowdrop-remembrance-walk

We offer 1-hour sessions to provide parents and carers with information to help support a child or young person when someone important to them has died, while also looking after yourself. 💛 To register: childbereavementuk.org/support-webinars #bereavedfamilies #bereavementsupport #griefsupport

Are you a professional whose work brings them into contact with families after a child has died? Would you like to increase your understanding of the purpose and practice of paediatric postmortem? For more information: childbereavementuk.org/understanding-paediatric-post-mortem-training

‘Bereavement and pupils with SEND’ is a free-to-access resource for education professionals working in mainstream or SEND/ASN settings. To access the free resources, visit: childbereavementuk.org/bereavement-and-pupils-with-send This resource was developed in collaboration with the LGfL.

Listening to music can be a great way to switch off. Some people like to listen to music that reminds them of their special person or that makes them feel relaxed or uplifted. How does music help you? 🎶 #Music #Grief #Bereavement

"I miss them; I'm angry; I still get upset, because, just like the elephant, I'll never forget." Please vote for our film to be shortlisted in the Charity Film Awards. To vote 👉 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/room-for-an-elephant 🐘

We shared our new animation ‘Room for an elephant’ with our group for young people and asked them what people did that helped them in the grief (written in blue) and what didn’t help (written in red). For more tips from young people, visit childbereavementuk.org/tips #Grief #Bereavement

If a friend is bereaved, ask how you can help them. Practical help, like organising a food delivery, can be really helpful. But sometimes, all your friend may need is someone to just listen. For more ideas, visit: childbereavementuk.org/what-should-i-do-when-someone-i-know-has-been-bereaved

Times of transition, such as starting a new school, changing year group or starting a new term, can be particularly difficult for bereaved young people. 👉childbereavementuk.org/supporting-a-bereaved-pupil for teachers and professionals working in schools #teachers #education #backtoschool #newyear

Our Make a Difference Lottery is a fun way to raise funds to help support our work with bereaved families. Join in for just £1 a week and be in with a chance of winning up to £25,000! To sign up: https://ow.ly/Mx4r50SYqbe

Many of our bereavement support resources and films are available in other languages, including Tigrinya, Ukrainian, Arabic, Farsi and Welsh. To find out more: ow.ly/q1kf50PGQcX

Please vote for our film 'Room for an Elephant’ in be shortlisted in the Charity Film Awards. The film explores how taboos and awkwardness around talking about death and dying can prevent people from being supportive. To vote 👉 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/room-for-an-elephant 🐘

Thank you to everyone who has lit a candle with us to remember someone special to them this Christmas. Every candle lit will support our work with bereaved families. 🕯️ To find out more and to light a candle, visit: childbereavementuk.org/candle

It’s well known that moving house can be a very stressful time, whatever the circumstances. Moving house when you’re grieving or have been bereaved, however, can come with particular challenges. For guidance visit: childbereavementuk.org/moving-house-when-you-are-bereaved

Bereaved young people we support share what helps them cope with their feelings For more advice from bereaved young people on what can help 👉 childbereavementuk.org/support-tips

What can others do to make people who are grieving feel less isolated and alone? 💌 Send a card ✅ Offer practical help 👂 Be a listening ear ☎️ Keep in touch by phone 🤗 Ask if they’d like a hug #NationalCallAFriendDay

Taking down your Christmas decorations soon? Let us collect and recycle your real, used Christmas tree in return for a donation and no pine needles in your car! Collections in Bucks and Berks, Liverpool and Wirral. 🎄Register to have your tree collected at: childbereavementuk.org/tree ♻️

A big THANK YOU to all our wonderful supporters and volunteers in 2025. Your generosity has enabled us to support the bereaved children, young people parents and families who need us, and to train thousands of professionals who work with them. We wish you a peaceful Christmas and New Year. 💛

This Christmas, we’re thinking of everyone who is missing someone special in their life, not just over Christmas, but every day. For bereavement support, guidance and information, please visit our website: childbereavementuk.org

To light a candle for someone special this festive season and donate online: childbereavementuk.org/candle 🕯️💛 You will also receive a card with the name of the person being remembered.

We offer 1-hour sessions to provide parents and carers with information to help support a child or young person when someone important to them has died, while also looking after yourself. 💛 To register: childbereavementuk.org/support-webinars #bereavedfamilies #bereavementsupport #griefsupport

"A person shaped hole you cannot dismiss, an elephant lurks in this hollow abyss. We all know it’s there and yet we presume, not to mention the elephant stuck in the room." Please vote for the film in the Charity Film Awards 👉 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/room-for-an-elephant 🐘

A creative activity is a helpful way to support a bereaved child to talk about their feelings, explore strategies to manage their grief, and find ways to remember someone special to them who has died. Visit our website for ideas for activities: ow.ly/OXLb50PZ13E

For details of other Helplines which are open over the Christmas and New Year period, please visit our website: childbereavementuk.org/out-of-hours-support

There’s still time to join in with Jog 31 Miles in January. Walk, run or jog at a time and pace that suits you and help raise funds to support our work with bereaved families. Taking part is free! Sign up and receive your free t-shirt: childbereavementuk.org/jog-31-miles-in-january

The death of a sibling can have a huge impact on a child. Acknowledging their grief and giving your child the opportunity to express their feelings will help them manage their grief and feel connected to their brother or sister who has died. For guidance: childbereavementuk.org/when-a-sibling-dies

Ali was supported by Child Bereavement UK after her daughter, Romy, died when she was 5 months old. Ali writes about how her family keeps her daughter's memory alive. Read Ali's blogpost at childbereavementuk.org/remembering-a-child-who-has-died

If you’re parenting a bereaved child, it’s OK to build new memories but try to do this slowly, involving the child and incorporating their past. If they have particular Christmas traditions try to keep some of them, but also make some new ones together.

In January we will be collecting people’s real, used Christmas trees and recycling them in return for a donation. 🎄♻️ We will be making collections around Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Liverpool and Wirral. Sign up to have your Christmas tree collected: childbereavementuk.org/tree #JHTreecycle2026

A grieving friend will appreciate knowing that you are thinking of them, even if they don’t feel up to seeing anyone yet. Sending a note or text can mean a lot. For more ideas from young people 👉 childbereavementuk.org/support-tips