{"id":2743,"date":"2026-04-23T21:43:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T02:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/?p=2743---19cf8214-ea79-4338-84c9-ae328a1367ad"},"modified":"2026-04-23T21:43:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T02:43:44","slug":"how-to-help-children-cope-with-grief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/how-to-help-children-cope-with-grief\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Children Cope with Grief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing a loved one is a tragic experience which can be especially hard on children. A child who loses a parent, sibling, a close relative, or even a pet, can feel a deep sense of loss that they do not fully understand. We all grieve in our own unique way, but children don\u2019t have the same coping strategies as adults and need extra support and encouragement to cope with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/17\/what-are-the-five-stages-of-grief\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grief<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be difficult to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/28\/how-can-you-explain-funerals-to-children\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">talk about death with a child<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly if you are also grieving, but it is important to be honest and straightforward so they understand exactly what happened. A clear explanation is helpful for young children who sometimes think that a loved one died because they did something wrong, causing unnecessary guilt and anxiety. Older children may understand the permanence of death but they still need reassurance and support to help manage their feelings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children\u2019s Grief Awareness Day, observed every year on the third Thursday in<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November, is an annual reminder that grieving children often feel alone and misunderstood. Family members and close friends should be advocates for children who have lost a loved one, and learn to recognize signs of stress so they can offer a listening ear and extra love and attention.<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"single-content-banner\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"single-content-banner__shortcode\">\r\n                            <div class=\"input-search-wrapper input-search-wrapper--bottom\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"title-search\">See funeral home prices in your area<\/h2>\r\n            <div class=\"input-search search-home\">\r\n                <input placeholder=\"Enter your City or ZIP Code\" type=\"search\" class=\"addressMain\">\r\n                <button type=\"submit\" class=\"blue-button\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/funeralocity\/dist\/images\/icons\/search-button.svg\">Search\r\n                <\/button>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <span class=\"small-text\">Use zip code for more precise search results<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When discussing death, avoid using vague words\/phrases such as \u201cpassed away\u201d or \u201cwent to sleep\u201d which most children cannot relate to. In addition, make every effort to answer all their questions, no matter how difficult they may be. Children can tell if you are hiding information from them, so be truthful and show them that you understand their fears and concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few ways to help children cope with grief:<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"single-content-banner\">\r\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/average-funeral-price\" class=\"single-content-banner__image\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner_1_desktop.png\" alt=\"Compare the cost of funerals in your city\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tablet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner_1_tablet.png\" alt=\"Compare the cost of funerals in your city\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner_1_mobile.png\" alt=\"Compare the cost of funerals in your city\">\r\n                <\/a>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage Emotions&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your child know it\u2019s natural to express grief by showing sadness, anger, frustration, depression, etc. Expressing strong emotions is a normal method of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/29\/how-to-cope-with-the-loss-of-a-loved-one\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coping with loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and coming to terms with unexpected life events. Validate your child\u2019s feelings and don\u2019t be afraid to let them see you grieving as well. Bereaved children look to adults for emotional and spiritual guidance so be vulnerable and share your grief with them as best you can.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend the Funeral\/Memorial Service<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s quite normal to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/14\/is-it-okay-to-take-a-child-to-a-funeral\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take children to a funeral<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, although it usually depends on the age of the child and their overall maturity level. Taking part in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/01\/4-types-funeral-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">funeral or memorial service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows children to say goodbye to the deceased, and the opportunity to commune with others who are also mourning helps them to see that they are not alone in their grief.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk Openly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t tiptoe around the fact that someone has died, e.g., by not saying their name, removing all their personal items from the household. You might think this protects the child from grief, but your actions could signify you think the deceased person is no longer important when their memory is still very much alive in the child\u2019s mind.&nbsp;<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"single-content-banner\">\r\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/cremationclub\" class=\"single-content-banner__image\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc-price.svg\" alt=\"Advanced directive planning - for peace of mind\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tablet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc-price-t.svg\" alt=\"Advanced directive planning - for peace of mind\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc-price-m.svg\" alt=\"Advanced directive planning - for peace of mind\">\r\n                <\/a>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share Memories&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grief is a journey, not a destination. Children who are coping with a loss should be encouraged to remember the deceased by sharing special stories or memorable conversations as often as possible. Many families hold <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/19\/10-special-memorial-service-ideas-for-loved-ones\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">memorial services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the holidays or on significant anniversaries to honor and remember their loved ones.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrating the Life of a Loved One<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memorializing people who have died is a good way to cope with grief for both adults and children. Planning a special remembrance tribute can encourage a child to actively manage their feelings over a loss. Here are 15 ideas to help you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/05\/15-ways-to-celebrate-the-life-of-a-loved-one\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">celebrate the life of a loved one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing a loved one is a tragic experience which can be especially hard on children. A child who loses a parent, sibling, a close relative, or even a pet, can feel a deep sense of loss that they do not fully understand. 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