Grief and Bereavement Support
We offer personalised support for bereaved parents, carers, and families, including:
- Bereavement Counselling – One-on-one support with a professional counsellor to help you navigate your grief at your own pace.
- Group Support – Online support groups facilitated by Redkite social workers, offering a space to connect with others who’ve experienced similar loss.
- Bereavement Support Pack – A practical and thoughtful pack to support you emotionally and logistically during this difficult time.
Grief and Bereavement Support FAQs
What is the purpose of grief and bereavement support?
Redkite’s grief and bereavement support is designed to walk alongside families after the death of a child, offering compassionate guidance, emotional care, and practical tools. It provides a steady, understanding presence during a time that can feel overwhelming and isolating.
How can this support help me navigate my grief?
Grief is deeply personal and can feel unpredictable. We offer a safe, non‑judgemental space to express your emotions, make sense of your experience, and find ways to cope day‑to‑day. You don’t need to have the right words or know what you need – support is shaped around you.
Why might connecting with others who’ve experienced loss be helpful?
Being with people who have lived through a similar loss can bring a sense of understanding that’s hard to find elsewhere. It’s a space where you don’t have to explain your grief – others simply get it, offering comfort, validation, and connection.
About Redkite
Holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible. Redkite provides practical, emotional and financial support for families who have a child with cancer aged 17 or under, so you don’t have to face it alone.
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