Bereavement Support
Resources and support for you and your family
At N.C. Children’s Hospital, we recognize that the loss of a child is an unimaginable event. You may feel lost or not know where to turn for help with your grief. Our team is here to provide personalized bereavement support and resources for families throughout the grief process.
What is grief support?
Grief is the feeling you get when you lose something or someone important. Everyone feels grief in their own way, because every loss is different. We recognize your grief, and we understand that the tools helpful for your grief are unique to you and those you love.
For some people, understanding what to expect in grief is helpful. For others, book recommendations, guidance on talking with children or connections to local support groups may be most meaningful.
Our team is here to support you through the grief process. We invite you to explore our resource sections to find the options that best meet your needs. For additional support, we invite you to reach out to us.
Grief and bereavement resources
Seasons to Remember is an annual gathering, hosted in the spring or early summer every year, for families treated at N.C. Children’s Hospital who have lost a child.
We understand the profound impact of losing a child. This gathering is designed to offer a space for support, connection, and reflection—where you can remember your child and find comfort alongside other families.
We look forward to seeing you at Seasons to Remember 2026 which will take place the morning of May 30 at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill. Additional details can be found through the registration link below. Please email pediatricbereavement@unchealth.unc.edu with questions and to be sure your family is on our mailing list!
Register for Seasons to Remember here
Local support organizations
UNC events
SibsCARE at UNC helps siblings learn about their grief-related emotions and can help adults in their lives learn how to better support them. SibsCARE offers:
- One-to-one support with our skilled bereavement specialist
- In-person events and outings designed to support self-expression and community
- Virtual groups to empower effective coping strategies
- Parent/caregiver consultation to give you the tools to support grief in everyday life
To learn more about SibsCARE, you can email us at uncchildrenssiblings@unchealth.unc.edu or call us at 984-974-6030.
National resources
Get grief support
If you have thoughts of self-harm, substance misuse or suicide, dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to chat. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please call 911 if you’re in immediate danger.
