God say Papa go bye-bye, Children and Funerals

Helpful Guidance and Support… For Parents For Teachers For All Caring Adults
My co-worker’s seven-year-old son was devastated when his grandfather died. Kyle had been very close to his grandfather, who used to give him plenty of hugs and affectionate little pats on the arm. Kyle said he wanted to go to the visitation at the funeral home. When he got there, he walked right up to the casket without hesitation and patted his grandpa on the arm, just as Grandpa had done to him so many times before.

Children and Funerals

Help for parents facing a death in their family. Reasons and examples to help them decide to involve their child in the process.