Young children do not understand death, but they feel changes around them.
They may:
Children at this age may not understand that death is permanent. They might believe the person will come back.
They may:
Children begin to understand that death is final, but may still find it hard to process.
They may:
Teenagers understand death more like adults, but may struggle to express their feelings.
They may:
Children’s grief is not always visible. They may return to everyday activities quickly, then revisit their grief later.
You do not need to have all the answers. Being present, listening, and offering reassurance can make a meaningful difference.
Request support from SeeSaw when someone has died.
Books and other resources to support children when someone has died.
Read stories from families supported by Seesaw Grief Support.
Office: info@seesaw.org.uk
The office is open:
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm
Fundraising:
fundraiser@seesaw.org.uk
Fundraising is open:
Monday – Thursday
8:30am – 4:30pm
Our phone line is open:
Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8:30am – 1pm
SeeSaw, Bush House,
2 Merewood Avenue,
Oxford OX3 8EF
Registered charity no: 1076321
Office: info@seesaw.org.uk
The office is open:
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm
Fundraising:
fundraiser@seesaw.org.uk
Fundraising is open:
Monday – Thursday
8:30am – 4:30pm
Our phone line is open:
Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8:30am – 1pm
SeeSaw, Bush House, 2 Merewood Avenue,
Oxford OX3 8EF
Registered charity no: 1076321