Below is a collection of poems, reflections, liturgical readings, and resources which may be of help for those who are grieving in the aftermath of a child’s death.
River of Grief
Life After Death
Mark Twain, on the death of his daughter
Navigating the Land of Grief Since My Son’s Death
Remembering
On the Death of a Newborn Child
Give Me Your Hand
Organizations that offer relevant support, consultation, and web-based resources include:
- The Dougy Center, the National Center for Grieving Children and Families
- Peer-led support groups and conferences of Compassionate Friends (whose website includes a listing of chapters and groups by region)
- Bereavement Support Groups