Care of the child after death

What to expect

You’ll learn what happens when a child or young person dies, how to care for a deceased child, discussions round the practicalities and an introduction into the equipment required to support care after death. The day will also explore the importance of memory making and how to facilitate this and presentations will be given by the child and family support team who provide therapeutic support, pastoral and spiritual care during bereavement.

Throughout the day you will also hear from a funeral director and from the child death review team. And we’ll take you on a tour of the hospice and the bereavement facilities.

Lunch is available to purchase from our kitchen, or you are welcome to bring your own. Please be aware that the House is nut free so please avoid anything containing nuts.

Who is the course for?

This day is aimed at health care professionals who support children and families through end-of-life care and will be delivered by members of the clinical and child and family support team.

Costs

FREE

Dates and times

• 6 May 2025
• 7 October 2025

9.00 – 16.00

Where

Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice, Dover Lane Arundel West Sussex BN18 9PX

How to sign up

You can sign up in two ways:

• Download the booking form here, fill in and return to: CTHEducation@stbh.org.uk
• Fill in the online form here, it’s quick and easy way to book onto multiple courses.

Once you’ve booked in we’ll be in touch to confirm your place and take payment.