Resources

We are not alone in this, and neither are you.

There are so many brilliant organisations, charities, books and services out there doing vital work for bereaved children and families every day. Memory Robin is not here to replace them. We are here to work alongside them, and to make sure every family who comes to us knows where else they can turn.

Where to turn

UK bereavement support organisations

Trusted charities and services offering helplines, counselling and guidance for children, young people and families.

Child Bereavement UK

Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies, is dying, or when a child faces bereavement. Helpline, online support, and resources for schools.

Together for Short Lives

Supporting seriously ill children and their families, working with professionals and services across the UK.

Grief Encounter

Bereavement support for children, young people and families: counselling, workshops and a free helpline.

Cruse Bereavement Support

Bereavement support for anyone who needs it, through phone, email and face-to-face services.

Hope Again

Cruse's free, confidential service for young people (12 to 25) who are coping with bereavement.

The Good Grief Trust

A UK-wide directory of bereavement services, connecting people to the right support wherever they live.

At A Loss

The UK's signposting service for the bereaved, helping people find the right type of support for their situation.

Marie Curie

End-of-life care and bereavement support for people with a terminal illness and the people who love them.

WAY, Widowed and Young

A peer-to-peer support network for anyone widowed under the age of 51, and their children.

Where to turn in the US

US bereavement support organisations

Trusted national organisations offering grief support, camps and directories for children, young people and families.

The Dougy Center

The national leader in grief support for children, teens and families, with resources and a directory used across the US.

Judi's House / JAG Institute

Free comprehensive grief care for bereaved children and families in Denver, and national research on childhood bereavement.

National Alliance for Children's Grief

A nationwide network helping families find local grief support wherever they are in the US.

Eluna Network (Camp Erin)

Runs free bereavement camps and year-round support for grieving children and families across the country.

The Compassionate Friends

Supporting families after the death of a child, with local chapters nationwide.

Comfort Zone Camp

One of the largest providers of free bereavement camps for children in the US.

Experience Camps

Free summer camps and year-round programs for children grieving the death of someone important to them.

Bo's Place

A bereavement center supporting grieving children, their families and adults through peer support groups.

Soaring Spirits International

A widowed community offering peer support and events, including Camp Widow, for people of all backgrounds.

Read together

Books for children living with grief

Grouped by age. Every family and every child is different, these are a starting point, not a prescription.

Ages 3–6

Picture books

The Invisible String

Patrice Karst

A gentle metaphor: the people we love are always connected to us by an invisible string of love.