What do bereaved children need?

Those who have worked with bereaved children over many years have identified the following key needs to be met.

  • Information and Education
  • Opportunities to express feelings
  • Communication
  • Opportunities to remember
  • Meeting others

Grief is a normal and natural response to loss. ‘A child can live through anything provided they are told the truth and allowed to share the natural feelings people have when they are suffering’ Eda La Shan. However, every child’s bereavement journey will be unique.

For a full copy of the Charter for Bereaved Children please click here