How you tell your child a loved one is dying is the most difficult conversation an adult is likely to have with a young person. So we are delighted to have collaborated with the Critical Care Team at East Surrey…
Marking 150 years with enduring support of local community based charities. Reaching 150 years is a remarkable milestone for any organisation, and for Sackville Lodge at East Grinstead’s Masonic Centre, this represents a proud legacy of community spirit, fellowship and…
This spring, an incredible team of runners took on the London Marathon and Brighton Marathon in support of Jigsaw South East, raising vital funds for bereaved children and young people across Surrey, Sussex and Kent. From emotional finish lines to…
Jigsaw South East and St Catherine’s Hospice are working in partnership to enhance the support available to families of patients receiving care at the hospice, particularly those with children and young people. As part of this collaboration, experienced support workers…
Lucky Girl by Lottie Tomlinson Review by Hannah Romaine – Young Ambassador Mentor & Trustee Associate I recently read Lucky Girl by Lottie Tomlinson. As someone who lost my dad when I was 9 and accessed support myself with Jigsaw…
Let’s talk about death and dying during Dying Matters Awareness Week Jigsaw South East is encouraging Surrey, Sussex and Kent communities to get talking about death, dying, and bereavement during this year’s Dying Matters Awareness Week (4–10 May 2026). Every…
Walking alongside our children through the death of a loved one By Katie Costello - Soul Midwife, Funeral Celebrant & Accredited Death Educator As parents and carers, our instinct is simple and powerful: protect our children. We want to wrap…
Revising for your GCSEs or A Levels can feel stressful at the best of times. If someone important in your life has died, or if you are facing the death of a loved one, it can make things feel even harder. You…
Jigsaw South East were delighted to receive an incredible donation of £10,000 from Wealden Crematorium, helping to ensure that bereaved children and young people across the region continue to receive the vital support they need. Grants and Business Partnerships Manager,…
Keepsakes and ashes memorials suitable for a bereaved child or young person Guest post by Kate Megson, The Purple Celebrant Memorials for our loved ones can be a difficult decision: there are so many options and choices to make, and…
Light the Way: Our Christmas Appeal Shines a Spotlight on Two Inspiring Young Ambassadors The festive season can be a joyful time but for many families we support, it’s also one of the hardest. When you’re facing or coping with…