A Child Funeral Fund announced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey in March has come into operation today (June 1 2022).
A one-off lump sum payment of £3,056 will be payable from the Fund to help families with the cost of a funeral on the death of a child under 18 or in the event of a stillbirth after 24 weeks.
Further info: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/child-fun
Children and young people who have been bereaved through suicide can be under enormous emotional pressure.
It’s common for them to express anger, question the reasons why and become withdrawn.
Here’s how adults and school staff can support them cruse.org.uk/organisations/
Child funeral fund: Families in Northern Ireland to receive payments
A new fund to help families in Northern Ireland pay the cost of a funeral following the death of a child will be available from June.
The Child Funeral Fund will offer a one-off payment of £3,056 after the death of a child under 18. The money will also be made available in the event of a still birth after 24 weeks.The fund is not means-tested and will be available to all families regardless of their financial situation. Read more …. https://tinyurl.com/3ndh4xv9
Memory Box
Creating a memory box can be a lovely way to remember a loved one who has died.
By having a safe space filled with their items can be a helpful way to feel connected to them and keep their memory alive.
Here are more ways to remember:
https://cruse.org.uk/understanding-grief/managing-grief/ways-to-remember-someone-who-has-died/
