Memories for Nan's Coffin 

This is a lovely story written by an extraordinary women from New South Wales called Helen Snodgrass.
Although we never met in person I felt a strong connection with Helen throughout this project. Of all the stories she has written this one was very important to her as she wrote it after receiving a terminal diagnosis. Helen wanted this story to help people to talk about grief and bereavement with children and loved ones. I am very grateful to have been chosen by Helen to help her create this picture book. Sadly Helen lost her battle with breast cancer shortly before her 59th birthday.

I continued to work with her partner Vaughan to develop the book further. Vaughan has shared it with hospices in New South Wales so that it can be used to help families talk about bereavement.

"As a clinical nurse consultant in oncology she treated patients, counselled families, trained staff, improved processes and made valuable contributions to nursing association and government committees for over 20 years.

Helen found a special place in the hearts of everyone who knew her and was a skilled 'baby whisperer'."

Her devoted, long-term partner, Vaughan.