Webwhy are funerals important for children?

Webchildren must understand why their loved one has died.

Childrenโ€™s misunderstandings may unnecessarily increase their senses of guilt or shame, or exacerbate their fears and worries.

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โ€ข they help children understand that someone has died.

If they donโ€™t, theyโ€™re more likely to come up with explanations that cause guilt or shame.

Talking truthfully about loss.

โ€ข they provide children structure and permission to express their grief.

The early grieving period often is accompanied by a sense of yearning for the child who died.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of the families and children who have allowed us to serve them and bear.

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Ways to give children extra support and to answer their questions simply and truthfully when someone dies.

Webcope with a personal loss.

Webwant to learn how to help the children in their life cope with loss.

Webcoping with grief when your child dies.

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