Inquest Forum

Inquest Forum

A space to be seen, heard, and supported.

A monthly gathering for parents navigating the inquest process after the death of a child. Here, you are understood — not judged.

The inquest process can feel overwhelming, isolating, and at times deeply confronting.

You don’t have to go through this alone.

Alongside grief, you may find yourself navigating a system that is complex, unfamiliar, and not always designed to support you.

This space exists so that you don’t have to carry that experience on your own.

What this space is

The Inquest Forum is a monthly gathering for parents who are navigating, or have experienced, an inquest following the death of a child.

It is a space shaped by lived experience — created to offer understanding, connection, and support in a process that can often feel anything but supportive.

There is no expectation here.

You don’t need to have the right words, or know how to explain what you’re going through.

You are welcome exactly as you are.

Why we created it

Following the death of our daughter Rae, we found ourselves navigating an inquest process that was not only complex, but emotionally and physically demanding.

Alongside grief, we experienced the weight of a system that, at times, felt difficult to understand and even harder to move through — a system that can sometimes feel built to protect itself rather than those it is meant to serve.

We created the Inquest Forum because we know how isolating that experience can be — and how important it is to have a space where you feel understood without needing to explain everything.

What we have learned, we now want to share — to help stand alongside you through a process no parent ever wants to face.

None of us should have to go through it alone.

What you might find here

  • A space to speak, or simply listen

  • Others who understand the inquest process from lived experience

  • The opportunity to share and reflect, at your own pace

  • A sense of connection in what can otherwise feel like a very isolating time

This is not a space for advice or instruction, but for support, understanding, and shared experience.

What you might find here

  • A space to speak, or simply listen

  • Others who understand the inquest process from lived experience

  • The opportunity to share and reflect, at your own pace

  • A sense of connection in what can otherwise feel like a very isolating time

This is not a space for advice or instruction, but for support, understanding, and shared experience.

How it works

  • The forum takes place on a monthly basis

  • Sessions are kept small to allow for a sense of safety and space

  • You are free to participate in whatever way feels right for you

If you are interested in joining, you can reach out and we will guide you through the next steps.

How it works

  • The forum takes place on a monthly basis

  • Sessions are kept small to allow for a sense of safety and space

  • You are free to participate in whatever way feels right for you

If you are interested in joining, you can reach out and we will guide you through the next steps.

This is not therapy or a legal advice space.

It is a space to be alongside others — to feel heard, supported, and less alone in what you are navigating.

Questions

Is everything shared in the forum confidential?

Yes. Everything shared within the forum remains within the group. We ask all participants to honour this agreement, and it forms the foundation of the space.

Is the forum accessible online?
Do I need to be at a particular stage in the inquest process to join?
Is there a cost to attend?

Many grieving parents find that the systems around them are not built to support them. The Inquest Forum exists to fill that gap.

You are not alone. You are welcome here.

Reach out to join a session