Child bereavement support

Child death booklet for schools and community groups

This booklet contains information regarding support and resources for professionals, children and young people, and parents/carers.  It also contains information for schools to help address issues regarding bereavement and emotional health and wellbeing issues.

Child death booklet for schools and community groups (PDF)

Support after suicide in Cumbria

Bereavement by suicide is a unique loss.  It has been described as one of the most difficult and lonely experiences a person can have, being left with an overwhelming jumble of feelings and thoughts.  And the impact of suicide can ripple out far and wide, affecting families, friends and communities alike.

By your side - support after suicide in Cumbria (PDF booklet)

Bereavement support across Cumbria

Across Cumbria, there are many organisations that offer bereavement support and it is important that following a death we are able to signpost and guide people for appropriate help.

Bereavement support across Cumbria (PDF)

Fives stages of grief - Kublet-Ross model

Kübler-Ross state that the five middle stages can appear in any order and can repeat. Not all people experience all the stages. This chart gives an idea for common emotions and stages of grief, how to recognise them and what they mean. If a stage lasts for too long professional help should be sought to help process grief.

Understanding the five stages of grief (Cruse.org)

How to support someone you're worried about

Samaritans wants to encourage people to listen to the really important things their friends, family and colleagues need to tell them, and to devote some time and attention to being better listeners.

How to support someone you're worried about (Samaritans)