Bereavement Support

Losing a child of any age

The agony of losing a child of any age is unparalleled. There is no age or point in time that makes it any easier. No parent expects to face the death of their child and no grandparent expects to lose their grandchild.

“It does not appear to make a difference whether one’s child is three, thirteen or thirty if he dies. The emotion in each of us is the same. How could it be that a parent outlives a child?”

The death of a child goes against the natural order we expect life to follow. The loss carries with it the loss of the future, the hopes, dreams, and potential that can never be fulfilled. The longing for the child and the feeling of emptiness can last a lifetime.

The Child bereavement website offers support and advice on losing a child of any age.

Sandwell’s Family information website has more details on local bereavement support.

Losing your partner

Losing your husband, wife or partner is one of the most painful experiences in life. Follow this link for more advice on coping with the death of a partner.

Sandwell’s Family information website has more details on local bereavement support.