Preparing Children for Funerals and Mourning Rituals

You are here: Home Page Prepare your child in advance of any mourning rituals (e.g., wakes, funerals, memorial services, burials). You can prepare your child by explaining in simple language, what to expect at the event, and the appropriate ways they can react. For example: “Today, we are going to your sister’s burial service. This…

Navigating your Child’s Grief

You are here: Home Page All children, no matter how young, grieve. Although grieving in children often looks very different from how adults grieve. It is important to find a healthy balance in expressing your grief in front of your child – to be able to show them its hard for you as well. Through…