When someone special dies
When someone close to you dies, you may have all sort of different reactions which can sometimes make you feel confused and overwhelmed. We hope the information below will be helpful.
Sometimes people die because they have been ill for a long time, but sometimes people die very suddenly. This can make us feel sad, angry, confused and alone.
We will never forget someone special when they have died and it is really important to remember them even if it is hard. Do you have someone you could talk to about them?
It can be difficult to talk about the person who has died, it can make you feel sad. Grown ups find it hard too but keeping your feelings inside you can make you feel very angry. This is a difficult time for everyone.
Sometimes we worry about the person who has died and feel guilty and that it is our fault. These feelings are quite normal but difficult to understand. Try to talk to someone about how you are feeling. It is not your fault the person has died.
There are lots of ways to help us remember someone who has died. Below are some suggestions but you may have some of your own:
What Mosaic can do to help
Mosaic is here to help people like you who have experienced the death of someone special.
All the people who work for Mosaic have had special training to help them to help you understand how you are feeling.
We usually come to visit you in your home or at school, wherever you feel the most comfortable and together we can find a way to help.
You may just want some information or to talk to someone on the telephone. You can find your email and telephone number by going to the Contact Details Page
What we do
Children and young people tell us that it is they often feel lonely and isolated and that it is really helpful to meet others who have had similar experiences. In order to do this we organise Residential Weekends where you can have fun, laugh, cry and make friends.
Who can come to a residential weekend?
Children and young people aged between 5 and 18yrs who have had someone close to them die.
What do they do?
The weekend is filled with activities. You will be in small groups with others of your own age. We talk about your special person, exploring some of the feelings you may have and we have fun activities like archery and teambuilding games. It is good fun and everyone enjoys meeting others.
Children and Young People who have been to the weekend have said:
“I’ve thought I was the only one without a dad but there are others like me”
“I enjoyed the archery and talking about my mum, the food was good too”
“I enjoyed the candles, it was good remembering my dad and meeting other”
How much does it cost?
The weekend is free and all meals are provided.
Contact us (see separate contact page details)
When someone close to you dies, you may have all sort of different reactions which can sometimes make you feel confused and overwhelmed. We hope the information below will be helpful.
Sometimes people die because they have been ill for a long time, but sometimes people die very suddenly. This can make us feel sad, angry, confused and alone.
We will never forget someone special when they have died and it is really important to remember them even if it is hard. Do you have someone you could talk to about them?
It can be difficult to talk about the person who has died, it can make you feel sad. Grown ups find it hard too but keeping your feelings inside you can make you feel very angry. This is a difficult time for everyone.
Sometimes we worry about the person who has died and feel guilty and that it is our fault. These feelings are quite normal but difficult to understand. Try to talk to someone about how you are feeling. It is not your fault the person has died.
There are lots of ways to help us remember someone who has died. Below are some suggestions but you may have some of your own:
- Make a memory box and put all the special things together that remind you of your special person.
- Make a memory book of letters, cards, photos and pictures.
- Listen to the persons favourite music or watch their favourite film.
- Talk to other people about their memories of your special person.
- Visit their favourite places, the beach, the park etc.
What Mosaic can do to help
Mosaic is here to help people like you who have experienced the death of someone special.
All the people who work for Mosaic have had special training to help them to help you understand how you are feeling.
We usually come to visit you in your home or at school, wherever you feel the most comfortable and together we can find a way to help.
You may just want some information or to talk to someone on the telephone. You can find your email and telephone number by going to the Contact Details Page
What we do
Children and young people tell us that it is they often feel lonely and isolated and that it is really helpful to meet others who have had similar experiences. In order to do this we organise Residential Weekends where you can have fun, laugh, cry and make friends.
Who can come to a residential weekend?
Children and young people aged between 5 and 18yrs who have had someone close to them die.
What do they do?
The weekend is filled with activities. You will be in small groups with others of your own age. We talk about your special person, exploring some of the feelings you may have and we have fun activities like archery and teambuilding games. It is good fun and everyone enjoys meeting others.
Children and Young People who have been to the weekend have said:
“I’ve thought I was the only one without a dad but there are others like me”
“I enjoyed the archery and talking about my mum, the food was good too”
“I enjoyed the candles, it was good remembering my dad and meeting other”
How much does it cost?
The weekend is free and all meals are provided.
Contact us (see separate contact page details)
