Planning a child’s funeral or memorial service is something that no family can prepare for. Find information on funerals and what families have found helpful.

Feb 11, 2016 · Here are a few funeral-friendly ideas to keep your children quiet at a funeral. Digital Devices/Smartphones: A child sitting and playing with an iPad or watching a video (with …

Aug 30, 2018 · Set expectations: Use clear, direct language to describe what your kids will experience at the funeral. Reassure them that they are safe and acknowledge any unusual …

May 20, 2018 · As soon as children are able to sit still or react appropriately at family events, they should be given a choice about funerals. Funerals are important family rituals. When they are …

These guidelines about children at funerals can help: Is the Child Ready? As a general guideline, children should be allowed to attend a wake, funeral and burial if they want to. They can also …

Dec 4, 2020 · At a funeral, our friends and family come together to talk about how much we love (insert deceased individual's name). If your child would like to attend, you can further explain …

You might feel nervous about taking your child to a funeral for the first time. If you are, read through these 9 funeral tips for parents to help you out.

Have toys, crafts, and activities for kids to do at the funeral home. 6. CREATE A SAFE SPACE. Kids depend on adults to create a safe space for them to explore and try to understand that an …

The first step in planning a child's service is selecting a funeral home. Parents can either go with a parlor they previously used or choose one closest to their home.

Our Youth & Funerals resource is designed to help families understand the role of funerals and memorialization in the lives of youth.