After the Death of a Child
Offering Compassion in Sorrow
Our team at the University of Michigan Health would like to express our heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
The staff of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital wish to express our deepest sympathy. We know there were many hopes and dreams for your child and now the unimaginable has happened. It is traumatic to lose a child and while many may grieve, people grieve in different ways.
We hope these web pages will be helpful as you address necessary tasks following a child’s death and as you address your emotional well-being to experience healthy grieving. We are here for you.
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Supporting Grieving Families: Adult Loss
If you are struggling with the profound grief that follows the loss of an adult loved one, we are here to offer kindness and support. While this page is dedicated to those coping with the death of a a child, please know that specialized resources for this unique type of bereavement are accessible to you. For assistance navigating the emotional journey after the passing of an adult, we invite you to make use of the resources and guidance provided in our Adult Loss Grief Support section.
