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Children who are old enough to love are old enough to grieve.
When a loved one dies, children may not have the words to express how they may be feeling. The death of a loved one brings heartbreak and devastation, they may feel a range of emotions including:
Below are some of the most common questions were asked.
Some of our bereavement group members have come up with a list of suggestions about how parents and carers can support their bereaved child. You may find some of these helpful.
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Offer the facts in a simple, honest, straightforward, non-threatening, caring way. Talking to your child about the death of a loved one may be one of the hardest things you will ever do or have ever done.
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One of the most frequently asked questions by parents, caregivers and people who support bereaved children and young people is, “Should I take my child to the funeral?”
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Parents may be concerned that seeing a dead body may frighten and cause further harm – this is unlikely to be the case, especially if the children have been prepared for what to expect. Be open and honest with your children. Parents may not be aware that one of the most helpful things they can do for their children during this time is to give them choices.
Sometimes children think that they should not discuss loved ones who have died because it might make others sad.
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Children and their parents, often worry that they will forget things about loved ones who have died but after a death there are many ways that children and families can remember loved ones.
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