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What to Do When a Child Dies?

We're here to help and support.....

Losing a child is devastating, and we’ll do everything we can to help you during this most difficult of times.

As well as helping you say goodbye in an appropriate and respectful manner, we’ll be here to offer you all the guidance and support you need, every step of the way.

Our commitment to you.....

As part of our commitment to supporting bereaved parents, we’re able to offer our services free of charge for anyone who has passed under 18 years of age. 

This helpful Infant and Child Funerals booklet explains exactly what’s included in ‘our’ services, as well as listing some of the additional ‘third party’ services that you might want to include at an additional cost.

Here in Scotland, there are no council crematoria or cemetery fees for the under 18s either. Many private crematoria and cemeteries waive their fees, too. You can ask your dedicated funeral arranger for more information.

What to do if a child dies

Seeking support

Remember, you’re not alone.

There are many charities and organisations that have been set up to support individuals and families like yours that are dealing with the tragic loss of a child.

childbereavementuk.org offer information, local support groups, counselling, or even just someone to talk to. They can also be contacted by phone on 0800 02 888 40

We also support Cruse Bereavement Scotland in the important work they do providing professional support for bereaved adults, children and families across Scotland. They’re great and you can contact them on 0808 802 6161, Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm and weekends between 10am to 2pm.

Other organisations

Other organisations who maybe able to provide support are;

Our team are here to help

If you’re struggling in any way, financially or mentally, please reach out to your funeral arrangers.

Or contact us on 0800 996 1927, and we’ll assist you in any way we can.

Don't just take our word for it

We’re proud of both the service we provide and what our clients say about it, and us. Many
of them even choose to leave 5 star reviews on our website once they’ve dealt with us,
which is incredibly generous given what they’ve recently went through.

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This is a one-time payment for the full amount of your chosen plan.

  • Single payment for immediate cover
  • 30-day cancellation period, then a £249 cancellation fee applies
  • If you cancel after 30 days, all money will be returned, less the cancellation fee
  • This is not a savings or investment plan

5 Year Instalments

This is a regular fixed premium paid monthly over 5 years.

  • The monthly payment won’t change
  • Accidental death cover from Plan Start Date
  • Fully covered after 12 months of continuous payments
  • No deposit is required
  • Your Plan is at risk if you do not keep up to date with your payments
  • Depending on how long you live, the amount you pay could exceed the initial Plan Value
  • This is not a savings or investment plan, and if you cancel after 12 months, no money will be returned

10 Year Instalments

This is a regular fixed premium paid monthly over 10 years.

  • The monthly payment won’t change
  • Accidental death cover from Plan Start Date
  • Fully covered after 12 months of continuous payments
  • No deposit is required
  • Your Plan is at risk if you do not keep up to date with your payments
  • Depending on how long you live, the amount you pay could exceed the initial Plan Value
  • This is not a savings or investment plan, and if you cancel after 12 months, no money will be returned