Helping Children With The Death Of A Parent

A sad child

Coping with the passing of a close family member can be pretty challenging, even for adults. Kids find it all the more difficult to deal with the death of a parent. At Simply Cremations & Memorial Services, we believe that it is possible to help children through this difficult time.

How To Heal Children Heal After The Death Of A Parent

Key points to remember about helping a child cope with the death of a parent include:

  • After a death, children want to take about the experience
  • Telling their story becomes a healing aspect
  • A good way for adults can help grieving children is to pay attention to their stories
  • Kids need continuity in the form of normal activities. They need care which means they have plenty of closeness and connection to the parent who passed and to the other family members.

The Continuity Aspect

Maintaining normal activities within the house, community, and school is critical. Wherever possible. Discuss with your child’s teacher/school about what has happened as can so they can provide some extra support for your kid.

Focus On Caring For the Child

Take some time to hug and cuddle your child frequently. Grief can be quite a lonely experience for adults and kids. It’s crucial that your child feels cared for and looked after. It can help to ask other close friends and family members to help you care for the kids in the weeks after the death, when you may find it challenging to deal with your grief.

Other Effective Ways to Help a Child Deal With the Death of a Parent

It’s crucial that your child feel connected to their parent who has passed and to you. You can help the kid achieve this in the ways listed below. Some things they will need include:

  • Adequate information related to the death
  • Careful listening
  • Reassurance that they aren’t at fault
  • Acceptance and acknowledgement of their grief and feelings
  • Their anxieties and fears addressed
  • A sense of safety around them
  • Respect for their personal style of coping
  • Individuals who will help and guide
  • Help with overwhelming feelings
  • Inclusion and involvement in rituals and anniversaries
  • Opportunities to reminisce about the deceased person

For more information or questions, contact us at Simply Cremations & Funeral Services, and one of our experts will revert shortly. 

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