Sunset in California (Miranda Hernandez)

Resources for Bereaved Families

Supporting Bereaved Families in and
Through the Loss of a Child

Supporting Bereaved Families in and Through the Loss of a Child

A Message to Bereaved Parents—Because you ARE Parents—

Life after loss is hard. For the longest time after my son’s death, it didn’t even feel real. Some nights, I would lie awake, sleepless, staring at the ceiling or the shadows on the wall. Some nights, I would wake from sleep and google: “Going back to work after stillbirth” or even, “How does the world make sense anymore?”

It’s been three years now since Adrian died. Three years since I gave birth to him, sleeping. And I still don’t know that I have any answers. I honestly don’t think some things have answers, and definitely not pat solutions.

There have been some useful pieces. There have been good people and good organizations. And sometimes, when I feel inspired, I write things too. This page exists as a compilation of the different resources I have found or created on my journey–things that have been useful or comforting; things I now offer, without obligation, to you.

Loss is individual. Grief is unique. Please take what you find useful here, and discard all the rest.

I’m so sorry you’re here.

Love,
Miranda Hernandez, Adrian’s Mother

All Resources Pages Available on Adrian's Elephant:

Understanding & Community

Adrian's Elephant's online support forum
Facebook Groups for Bereaved Families
95 Facebook groups for bereaved parents & families
Notes for the Bereaved; Thoughts on Life after Loss
Supportive notes for bereaved parents & families
Blogs & IG Accounts on Child Loss & Grief
96 Blogs & IG Accounts about child loss & grief
Vlogs & Podcasts on Child Loss & Grief
44 Vlogs & podcasts on Child Loss & Grief
Blogs & IG Accounts on Child Loss & Grief
96 Blogs & IG Accounts about child loss & grief
Vlogs & Podcasts on Child Loss & Grief
44 Vlogs & podcasts on Child Loss & Grief
Recommended Organizations: SANDS Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity, https://www.sands.org.uk/
UK-based charity offering information & support after loss
Recommended Organizations: Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, http://nationalshare.org/
US-based charity offering resources & support after loss
Recommended Organizations: The TEARS Foundation, https://thetearsfoundation.org/
US-based support groups & financial assistance after loss
Recommended Organizations: Mera's Mission, http://merasmission.com/
US-based online support groups and remembrance events
Recommended Organizations: The Mariposa Trust, https://www.mariposatrust.org/
Global support & remembrance resources & events
Recommended Organizations: Mera's Mission, http://merasmission.com/
US-based online support groups and remembrance events
Recommended Organizations: The Mariposa Trust, https://www.mariposatrust.org/
Global support & remembrance resources & events

How-to Guides & Resources

Scripts for Bereaved Parents; Responding to Hurtful Comments
Responses for common questions & phrases heard after loss
Planning a Funeral for Your Infant Child
Detailed guide to planning your child's funeral
Sample Funeral Programs, Scripts, & Ideas
Samples of various documents used in a child's funeral
Questions to Ask when Choosing a Therapist
21 Questions to help you choose a therapist after child loss
Frequently Asked Questions about Therapist & Therapy
Answers to 30 frequent questions about Child Loss Therapy
Questions to Ask when Choosing a Therapist
21 Questions to help you choose a therapist after child loss
Frequently Asked Questions about Therapist & Therapy
Answers to 30 frequent questions about Child Loss Therapy
Recommended Organizations: The Grief Toolbox, https://thegrieftoolbox.com/
Resources & Support after the Death of a Loved One
Recommended Organizations: The Lucky Anchor Project, https://theluckyanchorproject.wordpress.com/
Resources & Support after the Death of a Child
Recommended Organizations: Still Birth Day, https://stillbirthday.com/
Resources & Support, as well as training for Bereavement Doulas

General Resources for Child Loss & Grief

Ways to Honor your Deceased Child
30 ways to honor your deceased child w/100+ sample photos
Professional organizations supporting bereaved families
97 charities and organizations supporting bereaved families
Artistic Businesses Supporting Bereaved Families
99 Businesses serving the child loss & bereaved community
Retreats for Bereaved Families
A list of 10 retreats offered for bereaved parents and families
Free short journal prompts for bereaved parents
Retreats for Bereaved Families
A list of 10 retreats offered for bereaved parents and families
Free short journal prompts for bereaved parents

Awareness & Outreach

Graphics & Memes about Child Loss & Grief

Questions & Contact

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