Child Grief Awareness Week is a national campaign aimed at raising awareness of the needs of grieving children and young people in the United Kingdom.
Taking place this year from 16 – 22 November, the campaign is a collaboration between several organisations, including the Childhood Bereavement Network, Winston’s Wish, and Grief Encounters, among others.
The goal of Child Grief Awareness Week is to highlight the importance of supporting children and young people who are grieving the death of a loved one, which we at Harrison Funeral Home fully support. The awareness week seeks to encourage individuals and organisations to better understand the needs of grieving children, provide appropriate support, and help them navigate the challenges of grief.
During this week, various events, activities, and resources are organised to promote awareness and education about child grief. These include workshops, seminars, social media campaigns, and other initiatives designed to engage the public and professionals in discussions about supporting grieving children. To get involved, see the Childhood Bereavement Network’s website here.