This Was Them

14/07/2025

I really enjoyed creating this podcast with Tom.

This week's episode features Tess Marshall from This Was Them, a very precious resource for me personally. Tess creates beautiful legacy books for children who have very little or no memory of their parent or loved one.

You can watch the Heroes in Grief episodes on YouTube, seach 'Heroes in Grief' or listen on any of the podcast outlets.

14/07/2025

This collaboration is so important, and I'm incredibly proud of the work we do together.

This Was Them create bespoke books for children when their parent sadly dies, containing stories from friends and family curated into a beautiful book of memories and photos. Typeset and published in hardback, the books aim to give children a connection to their identity and heritage and are a tangible way to preserve memories.

With every purchase of a package from This Was Them, 20% of net sale proceeds will go directly to Child Bereavement UK, helping to support our work with bereaved children, young people, parents and families.

To find out more: thiswasthem.co.uk/cbuk

07/07/2025

What children can teach you about grief...

When Richard lost his wife Kerry, his world changed overnight. Left to raise three children alone, he chose a path of openness, connection, and empowerment, ...

15/06/2025

I was delighted to be asked to do a podcast with Tom Bender, at Hero's In Grief.

Having conversations around grief is vital, for all of us. Sharing memories of someone we lost means they stay with us.

Tessa says; "I am happy to discuss my experience of losing a parent, and growing up with grief. I feel that that experience made me who I am. It made me empa...

15/06/2025

Today I am thinking of all of us to whose daddy left too soon.

Share their stories, say their name, keep them in your heart today and every day.

This was John. He was my daddy, but for only a short while.

Tell me about your heavenly daddy....

14/05/2025

Stronger together.....👌❤️

We believe that every bereaved child, young person, parent and family across the UK should be able to access the support they need when they are bereaved of someone important in their life.

To enable us to reach more grieving families, we are announcing our plans to merge Child Bereavement UK and Winston's Wish - giving hope to grieving children.

The merger will bring the best of our important, ground-breaking bereavement services and training together to become one unified entity that supports bereaved children, young people (up to 25), parents and families, and educates professionals across the UK.

This is a step towards doing more - combining strengths to better serve our shared communities.

But it is more than just combining resources— we’re multiplying hope. Together, we can reach further, act faster, and stand stronger, giving a voice to bereaved children, young people, parents and families across the UK.

Read the full statement at: childbereavementuk.org/merger

21/03/2025

So very proud to be collaborating with Child Bereavement UK ❤

Stories about someone special to them who has died can help children express their feelings, make memories, and continue to feel connected with them. This Was Them create bespoke books for children when their parent sadly dies, containing stories from friends and family curated into a beautiful book of memories and photos.

With every purchase of a package from This Was Them, 20% of net sale proceeds will go directly to Child Bereavement UK, helping to support our work with bereaved children, young people, parents and families.

👉thiswasthem.co.uk/cbuk

12/02/2025

I've been asked to be the lunchtime guest on BBC Radio Surrey tomorrow at 12. Now is not the time to get tongue-tied! 🤞🤞🤞🤞

21/01/2025

Utterly delighted to be partnering with Child Bereavement UK. Together, we can reach more families and support more children as they navigate grief. 20% of all projects will be donated to this incredible charity, in support of their work they do.

This Was Them create bespoke books for children when their parent sadly dies, containing stories from friends and family curated into a beautiful book of memories and photos. Typeset and published in hardback, the books aim to give children a connection to their identity and heritage and are a tangible way to preserve memories.

With every purchase of a package from This Was Them, 20% of net sale proceeds will go directly to Child Bereavement UK, helping to support our work with bereaved children, young people, parents and families.

To find out more: thiswasthem.co.uk/cbuk

04/11/2024

I am incredibly proud and delighted to share that This Was Them is entering into a new partnership with Child Bereavement UK and that our campaign will be launched in January 2025.

As two organisations dedicated to supporting children affected by loss, this collaboration will enable us to extend our reach and deepen the impact of our work.

This Was Them will be donating 20% of sales directly to Child Bereavement UK. This will provide vital resources and services to a charity whose mission is to help families rebuild their lives when a child grieves.

Together we are committed to supporting bereaved children, as they navigate the complex emotions and challenges that come with grief. This is just the beginning of an important journey, and I can't wait to see the positive impact we’ll make rebuilding lives together.

www.childbereavementuk.org

28/10/2024

Sometimes friends are worried about mentioning the person who has died to someone who is bereaved. Your friend is likely to be thinking about their special person and it can be supportive to let them know that you are too.

For more ideas from young people👉childbereavementuk.org/tips-from-young-people-on-managing-grief

28/10/2024

Child Bereavement UK 🧡