Advice, Information, Care Packages & Resources
Advice and Information line
If you have experienced a bereavement, or you are supporting someone who has, we’re here for you.
You don’t need to wait for formal support to get help. Whether you’re a parent/carer, educator, friend, or young person yourself, we can offer emotional support, advice, and resources straight away.
Talk to our team:
- 01392 982570
- support@balloonscharity.co.uk
We can help with any questions you may have, including:
- “Is my child’s reaction to bereavement normal?”
- “How do I tell a child someone has died?”
- “How do I answer difficult questions about death?”
- “I’m worried about changes in behaviour.”
- “How can we remember someone who has died?”
- “How can I support a bereaved pupil in school?”
Information and Resources
You can call us on 01392 982570 to talk to a member of our team, or email in on support@balloonscharity.co.uk. Every enquiry is important to us. If we’re unable to answer immediately, we’ll respond as quickly as possible.
You don't have to navigate this alone
Bereavement can leave children, young people and the adults around them feeling uncertain about what to do next. Whether you need advice, information, resources or simply a listening ear, we’re here to help – contact us today.
Below, you will find a range of downloadable information sheets and our booklet ‘Saying Goodbye’. These may be helpful for you:
Saying Goodbye
Our free guide for parents, carers and professionals supporting a bereaved child or young person. Drawing on Balloons’ experience of working with grieving families, it offers practical advice on talking to children about death, understanding their grief, answering difficult questions, creating lasting memories, and helping them cope before and after a bereavement. Whether you’re supporting a child at home or in school, this booklet provides reassurance, guidance and ideas that you can use straight away.
Other Resources
We have a range of information sheets for adults on different topics around bereavement to help with supporting children and young people.
