Children, young people and grief

Should children come to funerals?

Taking a child to a funeral can be a helpful way to help them understand grief.

What children understand about death

When someone close to a child dies, it’s important to understand what they already know about death.

Complicated grief in children

Complicated grief isn't just felt by adults - children and young people experience it too.

Signs of grief in a child

Children and young people may react in a number of ways after the death of someone close.

Talking to a child about the death of a grandparent

Helping teenagers cope with death

Young people and teenagers have a greater understanding of death than children. But it's important to remember that they're not adults.