Child Bereavement

Child bereavement presents some of the most sensitive and complex challenges faced by professionals across the UK funeral sector. Supporting families through the death of a child or helping children cope with bereavement requires specialist knowledge, emotional care and coordinated services. Funeral Service Times covers developments in child bereavement support, including specialist counselling services, charity initiatives, educational resources, memorial products, policy updates and training opportunities for funeral directors. Our reporting helps professionals deliver compassionate, age-appropriate support and navigate the emotional and practical dimensions of child bereavement with dignity and care.