Relatives of deceased adopted people
Reuniting people separated in life
100% success rate in tracing between 2020-2024
Supporting Relatives of Deceased Adopted People
We understand that the need for connection and understanding doesn’t end with the passing of a loved one. We support relatives of deceased adopted adults in uncovering more about their family history, providing sensitive and respectful assistance in tracing birth relatives and piecing together the story of their origins.
As part of our process, we support individuals in obtaining a copy of the adopted person’s original birth certificate and locating the adoption file. These essential documents provide the foundation for tracing birth relatives and help ensure that the search is carried out accurately and respectfully.
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If, after obtaining the birth information of a deceased adopted adult, you wish to take the next step, we can support you in searching for and making contact with their birth family. Our team approaches each case with sensitivity, confidentiality, and care—ensuring that any outreach is handled thoughtfully and respectfully.
Stages
Stage 1 - Initial Consultation and Obtaining information about birth
- Initial consultation
- ID Check
- Accessing birth certificate for deceased adopted adult
- Locating or reading adoption records if there are any adoption records available
- Checking the view of adoption agency holding the records regarding contact
- Sharing the content of the adoption records with the birth relative
Stage 2 – Search Service
- We start the search for your relatives
- We can create a family tree
- (Price includes up to two certificates from the General Registry Office)
Stage 3 – Intermediary Service
- Approach the person you're looking for
- Support with establishing contact
- Exchange of letters and support around reunions
We provide adopted adults with access to adoption file, search for birth family and intermediary service to contact birth relatives. If adopted adult and the birth relative want to proceed with contact, we will support you to exchange letters through us until you both feel that you want to proceed with direct contact or a reunion. We can support you throughout the process from accessing adoption records through to developing a relationship with your birth relative.
As we are a registered adoption support agency, we can access information about an adopted adult’s adoption therefore we can search and approach an adopted adult.
We will check whether your relative has stated their views about contact. Using an intermediary service usually results in more positive results. Some birth relatives may not have told people that they previously had a child that was placed for adoption therefore it is important to use an intermediary to respectfully approach birth relatives.
testimonials
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“I am extremely pleased with the help provided. It made a potentially challenging situation much more manageable, and I would not hesitate to recommend this service to others”
“I found Glesni instantly friendly, informative and professional. Amazing!! Wonderful, unexpected outcome, I am delighted my sister and I are reunited and we are enjoying getting to know each other! So happy!”