All the helplines are run by trained parent volunteers who have sadly experienced the loss of a child. Many of the websites have sites specifically for siblings to access support. Others run online forums, providing bereaved families with the opportunity to make contact, share experiences, and offer support to one another.
Please note that we do not endorse these organisations and cannot provide references for them. Be sure to check each website for eligibility requirements.
Child Bereavement UK: helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies
Child Bereavement Network: hub for those supporting bereaved children and young people
Children of Jannah: Muslim support services designed to help bereaved parents cope with their grief
Cruse Bereavement: help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning
Grief Encounter: supporting bereaved children and young people
Noah's Ark Children's Hospice
Sands National: support for anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth, whenever this happened and for as long as they need support.
The Compassionate Friends: supporting bereaved parents and their families
The Child Death Helpline: support for parents, grandparents, siblings, extended families and professionals who have been impacted by the death of a child
The Good Grief Trust: help for all affected by grief in the UK. They bring bereavement services together, to ensure that everyone receives the tailored support they need to move forward with their lives.
The Good Grief Trust has a choice of 1000 + charities and tailored local and national support services under one umbrella.
Winston's Wish: Digital bereavement information, advice and support for children and young people (up to 25) who are grieving the death of someone important to them
Winston's Wish also help advise the adults who are caring for young grieving people including parents, school staff and healthcare professionals.