Immediate Support

Memory Boxes

We work with Emergency Departments, Critical Care units, Organ Donation teams, and Neo-Natal units to ensure every family who loses a child or young adult suddenly and unexpectedly is offered a memory box at the time of death. Each plain white box contains:

• 2 ‘Gorgeous George’ elephants – one for the child/young person, one for the family
• Organza bag – for a lock of hair
• Inkless handprint kit – captures prints without colour or residue
• Candle
• Tissues
• Forget-me-not seeds
• Notepaper and pen
• 2wish star pin-badge

Extra boxes can be requested for other family members. These items provide comfort and lasting memories during an unimaginable time.

Bereavement Rooms

The care that bereaved families receive in hospital following the death of their child is crucial. Small details can mean a great deal to recently bereaved families and the environment in which care is delivered is of particular importance.

Whilst no facilities can lessen the grief that the bereaved may feel, the room is designed to give families a private and comforting space where loved ones can wait for news, and when necessary, be together to say their final goodbyes.

Chief Executive of the Cwm Taf health board, Allison Williams said: “We are delighted to be able to offer these new facilities within the A & E department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital which will provide the opportunity for family and friends to spend time with their loved ones in a calmer and quieter environment at a very difficult time.”

For more detailed support, please view our ‘When a Child Dies Guide’