This information has been taken from the national cruse.org.uk website, a charity which supports those who have experienced bereavement.

Children and young people may react in a number of ways to the death of someone close. They may experience:

They are also likely to experience a range of physical responses.

In Surrey young people experiencing bereavement can also visit:

Cruse Bereavement Care - Surrey East

We offer one to one bereavement support to adults, children and young people who have been affected by the death of someone close to them, from a team of trained Bereavement Volunteers. Our service is free, confidential and available to anyone whatever their culture, race, religious persuasion or sexual orientation.

We have two branches: Epsom, Ewell and Mole Valley; and South East Surrey. Contact us to find out more.

Jigsaw South East

Information, advice and guidance to help support bereaved children and young people and those facing the death of a loved one. We support families across Surrey, parts of West Sussex, Kent and surrounding areas.

Surrey Family Information Service

There is lots of information available here for parents/carers who are helping a child cope with bereavement.