What’s Helpful  For The Newly Bereaved

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This blogcast can be useful for the newly bereaved who do not know exactly what they need or may not be able to vocalize it and also other people who just aren’t sure what to say or do to be helpful to someone who has just lost a child. 

Coming from two bereaved mothers who have heard it all, please listen closely. What you say and do at this time for the person or people who are grieving means the world to them. 

If you are a friend or a family member of someone that has recently lost a child, here are some helpful tips: Meals, groceries, supplies, and paper products are GREAT!

Don't be afraid to say the name of their child. Parents love to hear their child's name. It might make them cry, but those tears are healing! Let them cry.

Another great thing is to gather pictures and start a scrapbook. When pictures are all that's left, they are treasured and sacred!

If you are a church group or support system there are even more things you can do! Offer to help organize the memorial service/funeral/burial, etc. A parent doesn't normally have a plan when it comes to burying their child (that would be weird for a normal, healthy child -just saying). Having to make those decisions is so so hard. When there is someone that can organize that, it takes a huge burden away.

Food is a great way to show support. There are plenty of ways to take care of that. Start a Meal Train and invite your friends to serve. Another option is to set up a GoFundMe. Those can be great blessings to a family in that time.

If you are the employer of a newly bereaved parent please consider allowing as much time as needed with pay if possible. These parents have literally just had their heart ripped out and it takes a while to mend after that kind of surgery. We totally get it but remember to be as compassionate as possible.

Realize that every situation is going to be different and with different needs. Never be afraid to ask what you can do but follow through with your offer as well.

Find ways to memorialize that child in whatever way you can, whether it be through a gift to the parent or remembering important days like birthdays and angelversaries.

Help them find some support. Send them to our page!

If you are a bereaved parent, what has helped you? What was not helpful?

--Sunflowers & Red Feathers

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