Supporting Dying Children and their Families: A Handbook For Christian Ministry (The SPCK Library of Ministry)

'Through a mix of practical advice, spiritual guidance and real-life stories, together with the views of medical staff, this handbook will help Christian ministers and others provide the support that parents and families need.' --Cherie Blair, Patron of CLIC Sargent

'I found this book enormously stimulating. It gave me much to think about in how I practise my own ministry, and I will use it as a teaching resource within our hospital.' --Robert Thompson, Church Times

This practical guide offers invaluable and sensitive advice for all who work alongside terminally ill children, their families and families who have been bereaved. Paul Nash helpfully describes the different types of care that are needed depending on the age of the child - from baby to teenager - and on the particular needs of the child's family. He also provides resources to help with remembering and celebrating the life of a child, including rituals that can be used in preparation for death, at the time of death and at funeral or memorial services.