An introduction to services | Peace bereavement service

Peace bereavement service

Informing CLDF of a child’s death:  Often we are not told of a child’s death because of hospital confidentiality.  If you feel that you can not contact us yourself, please ask the hospital, a friend or a relative to let us know. Click here for contact details.

The death of a child is against all the natural order of events and CLDF understands that amongst other emotions, families, relatives and friends can feel isolated and lonely.  CLDF’s support continues for as long as a family wants it. 

CLDF’s Peace bereavement service includes a range of bereavement literature:

We’re sorry your child has died – Click here to order.

The death of a child - This leaflet looks at some of the emotional and physical reactions which parents often experience after the death of their child. Click here to order.

Children and bereavement - This leaflet highlights the needs of children at this time and explains how they may understand and perceive death. Click here to order.

When a child dies - Nothing can take the pain away but this leaflet looks at a few things which might make life a little easier Click here to order.

Celebrating anniversaries and special days - After the death of a child, anniversaries, birthdays and other special days like Christmas may be difficult, even years after the event.  This leaflet contains ideas and things that have helped some families. Click here to order.

Plants and shrubs - Planting a rose or clematis or growing seeds in memory of a child can be helpful.  We have found a number of appropriately named flowers/shrubs, which might be nice in your garden. Click here to order.

Other services

Sending an anniversary card to remember a very special child – A card is sent on the anniversary of a child’s death for the first five years and longer at a parents or carers request. Click to contact the families’ officer.

Memory book - Children’s Liver Disease Foundation has a Memory Book in which the name, date of birth and death of you child is beautifully written.  You can come and see the book at any time.  We also display the book at our biennial Memorial service and National Conference. Click here to complete a request form

Delivery - In loving memory - Our Delivery newsletter has a special column dedicated to children who have died from liver disease.  This includes the child’s name, date of birth and date of death.  Click here to complete a request form

E-talk - Nothing can take away the pain and everyone deals with grief in their own way, If you would like to share something that helped you on your bereavement journey, you want to talk about hurdles you are facing or simply want to express how you feel right now. Click to enter e-talk

Biennial Memorial service -  The service is a practical way of giving our support and celebrating the lives of children who have died.  The services include readings, songs and times for quiet personal reflection. 

CLDF’s memorial service takes place every two years.  The service gives family and friends the opportunity to commemorate and celebrate their child’s life.