Emotional Support After the Death of a Child
Comfort Box
A thoughtful box of comfort for the days when grief feels especially hard.
When you are grieving, remembering to look after yourself can feel difficult. Our Comfort Boxes offer a gentle reminder that you matter too and that you and your child are being remembered.
What is a Comfort Box
A moment
just for you
Simple things that encourage you to pause and take a little time for yourself.
Thoughtfully
chosen
A selection of comforting, reflective and wellbeing items based on what parents have told us they find helpful.
Packages and sent
with care
Every box is prepared by our volunteers and delivered directly to you.
Why Comfort Boxes?
Some days can feel particularly difficult.
After the death of your child, grief can affect every part of everyday life. Taking time for yourself may feel unimportant—or simply impossible—when you are carrying so much.
Grief can also feel more prominent around birthdays, anniversaries, a diagnosis date, family celebrations or other times that hold particular meaning for you.
A Comfort Box cannot change what has happened. It offers a small, practical reminder to pause, be gentle with yourself and know that someone is thinking of you and remembering your child.
A little care, when you may need it most.
What might be inside?
Each box is different, but will include a thoughtful mixture of items that support rest, reflection and gentle self-care.
Something comforting: a warm drink or small treat to enjoy in your own time.
A little self-care: simple pamper items chosen to encourage a moment just for you.
Calm and mindfulness: ideas and resources that can support moments of calm and relaxation.
Spaces to reflect: a journal, activity or prompt for thoughts and memories.
Kindness from Ripples: a reminder that you and your child have not been forgotten.
When can you request a box?
Up to 2 boxes per family each year
Immediately following the death of you child
Around birthdays, anniversaries or other significant dates
When grief feels especially prominent
When you need a little extra care.
You can request a smaller individual box or a larger family or parent box, helping us reach as many families as possible.
“Everything in the box was so thoughtful and the words were just what we needed to hear. Thank you for thinking of us and our son, it bought tears to our eyes.”
— Parent
How to request support
Help another family feel remembered
Send a little comfort
A donation of £40 can help us prepare and send a complete Comfort Box to a bereaved parent or family
Every family’s grief is different
❤️
If you think a comfort box could offer you a small moment of care, we’d love to hear from you.