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After a child dies, families are left in shock, facing a blur of decisions,
paperwork, and overwhelming grief. Most parents have no idea what to
do next and no one hands them a roadmap.
You're never alone.
That’s why we created “So What Happens Now?”, a trauma-informed bereavement guide written by grieving parents, for grieving parents.
In those first days and weeks, parents are emotionally paralysed and logistically overwhelmed. Hospitals provide no consistent information leaving families to Google, panic and guess their way through critical steps following the death of their child.
This guide replaces silence with support. It tells parents, clearly and compassionately: “Here’s what happens next and you’re not alone.”
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What's In The Guide
- Understanding the initial processes
- Choosing a funeral home/director
- Things to consider following the loss of a child
- Templates for communicating with family, friends and workplace
- Accessing your child's records
- Giving feedback process to hospitals
- Things to consider when planning a memorial/funeral
- Keepsake ideas/memorialisation
- Information for friends and family
- Getting a mental health care plan
- Ongoing support
- Grief resources
- Support options for siblings and children
- Ways to support a loved one going through loss
- What to say (and what not to say)
- The Aliyah Mae Foundation
- Our story
- Contributors
- Contact
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