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The death of a child is one of life's most profound losses. While there are no words that can remove this pain, there are compassionate people and trusted resources that can walk beside you. Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, these organizations, videos, and books offer understanding, hope, and gentle support as you learn to carry both your grief and your enduring love.

Organizations & Websites
 

Grief.com – Loss of a Child (David Kessler)

  • Video library answering common questions after the death of a child.

  • Topics include:

    • Will I ever get over the death of my child?

    • Common emotions after losing a child

    • Support groups

    • Talking with your spouse

    • Supporting surviving children

  • Especially valuable because the videos are brief, compassionate, and easy to access. 
     

The Compassionate Friends

  • Perhaps the best-known peer support organization for bereaved parents.

  • Local chapters throughout the U.S.

  • Online support groups

  • Facebook communities

  • Worldwide Candle Lighting every December

  • Resources for parents, siblings, and grandparents. 
     

The Compassionate Friends Online Support

  • Live online chats

  • Parent-specific groups

  • Grandparent groups

  • Sibling support

  • Infant loss support

  • General child-loss support 
     

Child Loss Foundation

  • Retreats

  • Transition back-to-work resources

  • Parent education

  • Family support

  • Connection with other bereaved parents 
     

Grieving a Child (My Grief Angels)

  • Free virtual support groups

  • Parent-led discussions

  • Educational resources

  • Helpful downloadable materials 
     

Recommended Videos
 

David Kessler – Loss of a Child Video Library

Suggested videos include:

  • Will I Ever Get Over the Death of My Child?

  • What Support Is Available?

  • Common Emotions After Losing a Child

  • Can We Attend Bereavement Groups as a Family?

  • Talking With Your Spouse After Child Loss 
     

The Compassionate Friends – "Take That Step"

  • Watch the film

  • A moving 15-minute documentary featuring bereaved parents and a sibling sharing their stories and how peer support helped them find hope after unimaginable loss. 
     

Recommended Books:
Finding Meaning — David Kessler

  • Finding Meaning Workbook — David Kessler

  • Bearing the Unbearable — Joanne Cacciatore

  • Shattered — Gary Roe

  • Life After the Death of My Son — Dennis Apple

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