STAYING CONNECTED WHEN SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY ILL -

Information from Childhood Bereavement Network

 

Having to be apart from loved ones when they are so seriously ill that they might die is one of the very worst aspects of the Covid-19 outbreak.The Childhood Bereavement Network’s guide has ways for children and adults to keep in touch and feel connected, even at a distance.

 

Child Bereavement UK have made a short film about supporting bereaved children during the outbreak

Winston's Wish have produced guidance on 

Cruse Bereavement Care have produced some tips about talking to children among their wider resources about grief and coronavirus

Grief Encounter are running activities for bereaved children and families on their Instagram page

 

SAYING GOODBYE AND FUNERALS when social distancing means that some children will not be able to attend the funeral. The requirements around social distancing mean that some children and young people won't be able to go to the funeral of a loved one during the outbreak. Click below for some suggestions about other ways of saying goodbye from our members at

How to say goodbye when a funeral isn't possible, from Winstons Wish

Guidance for families around funerals, from Nelson's Journey

Organising a meaningful funeral from Quaker Social Action 

 

Bright picture books such as the ones mentioned below can help open conversations about loss and grief, taking time to grief and finding a way forward when ready. The bright illustrations and sensitive vocabulary support with the wide spectrum of feelings children (and adults) experience in bereavement. It encourages conversation and cherishes the memory of that special person they have lost and supports to regain positivity as you move forward.