National UK Helpline 0345 123 2304 helpline@tcf.org.uk
Open every day (from 10 am - 4 pm and 7 -10 pm)
The line is always answered by a bereaved parent who is there to listen and support
Worldwide Candle Lighting
Join us at our annual event of remembrance
The Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting gives bereaved families everywhere the opportunity for a time of quiet reflection and to remember their children, siblings and grandchildren.

Sunday 12 December
Gather together online via Zoom from 6.30 pm for a 6.40 pm start.
Candles lit at 7 pm

This year, once again, we warmly invite you to join us in a special online event where we will share some words and light candles together to honour and remember all our sons, daughters, brothers, sisters and grandchildren who left too soon.

“… that their light may always shine …”
2021 Book of Remembrance
This year's annual Book of Remembrance is now open. Throughout December, and especially during the Worldwide Candle Lighting, join us in posting a photograph and message remembering your son or daughter, brother or sister or grandchild.

A new book is created each year so please do add a message of remembrance for 2021 even if you have posted in previous years' books.

Making Friends With Now
We are delighted that Sangeeta Mahajan will once again be offering us her unique perspectives on love, loss and grief in this exclusive online talk. This will be Sangeeta's third online presentation for TCF and this time she will be looking at how we might be able to find peace in the here and now.

When: Tuesday 11 January 2022, 7 pm
Where: ONLINE via Zoom
In-person supportive events are back!
Supportive Retreat Weekend for Parents in Early Bereavement
Friday 11- Sunday 13 February 2022
The Ammerdown Centre, near Bath

A supportive retreat weekend especially for those parents who are in the first few years of bereavement. Come and meet with others who understand the pain of early grief, and immerse yourself in the comfort and warmth of a dedicated team of bereaved parent supporters.
Some full and half bursaries are available to help with costs for those who otherwise would not be able to attend.
Scottish Gathering
Friday 6- Sunday 8 May 2022
Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling

A supportive weekend welcoming bereaved parents, siblings (18 years+) and grandparents. For some of you your loss may have happened recently, for others perhaps some time ago, but here with us you can freely share your precious and special memories and speak about your loved one with others ‘who just get it’. (You do not have to live in Scotland to attend - this is a weekend for everyone)

Supportive day for parents bereaved by suicide or substance use
5 March 2022, Glasgow

This will be a unique opportunity to be together in a safe place to hear from and share with others who have experienced the loss of a son or daughter from suicide or substance use.

Parent on previous Glasgow support day...
"I am finding life very difficult, but with the help and support from TCF... I am finding this a lifeline at the moment...The support I felt that day was nothing short of amazing".
We are looking forward to offering more supportive days and weekends throughout 2022. Look out for details and booking info (in the new year). Dates include:

Overnight retreat for bereaved siblings (18 years+), Woodbrooke, Birmingham, 7-8 May 2022
Retreat weekend for parents bereaved by suicide or substance use, Woodbrooke, Birmingham, 17-19 June 2022
Weekend retreat for parents with no surviving children, Oxfordshire, 29-31 July 2022

All weekends and support days are subject to change depending on national and local government restrictions.
Forget-Me-Not Poems
A collection of poetry honouring our children gone too soon

With over 100 poems written by bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents, most seen for the first time ever, this beautiful and lovingly crafted book has been curated by bereaved father, David Bransby.

With forewords by, Dame Stephanie Shirley CH, Gabby Logan MBE , Forget-Me-Not-Poems is exclusively available from TCF.

All proceeds go to our charity to fund our work with bereaved families.
Cards and Candles
Stunning high quality cards for Christmas and everyday
Painted by Clare Fleerackers in loving memory of her daughter, Annaliese

£5.50 (pack of 5) and £10.00 (pack of 10).

All proceeds support The Compassionate Friends AND help spread the word.
White pillar candle

Supplied gift wrapped in cellophane.
Printed in light blue with The Compassionate Friends logo and the words

"Loved today, yesterday and forever more"

50 mm width x 110 mm high

Single candle and multibuy offers
Send e-Christmas cards in this year...And donate the cost of the cards and stamps to TCF.

It's easy and environmentally friendly!
For more information on support and services for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents see our website.