{"id":1332,"date":"2019-11-04T00:05:42","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T00:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brunswickmemorialhome.com\/?p=1332"},"modified":"2019-11-23T03:11:53","modified_gmt":"2019-11-23T03:11:53","slug":"guidelines-for-children-and-funerals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.brunswickmemorialhome.com\/guidelines-for-children-and-funerals\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidelines for Children and Funerals"},"content":{"rendered":"

A funeral service can bring a lot of help to people who are dealing with loss and grief. This is just as true for children as it is for adults, but many people are concerned about bringing a child to a funeral service. If this is something that you would like to do but you are not sure about, it can be very useful to know the guidelines that can help prepare a child for a service. Directors of funeral homes in South River, NJ<\/a> can offer some tips.<\/p>\n

As difficult as it feels to do, being honest with the child about what happened to their loved one is one of the most essential things that you can do. Many parents avoid having this kind of conversation with their child, but in the long run it is much more beneficial to speak with them in an honest manner. Try not to speak in euphemisms, since these can confuse children, and instead, be direct but patient as they come to terms with the truth.<\/p>\n

A child is bound to have lots of questions after you let them know of a loved one\u2019s death and their imminent funeral service. Avoid skirting around those questions. Let them know that they can ask you anything they want and that you will do your best to answer them in an honest manner. If you do not know the answer to a question, tell them exactly that and do not try to make up an answer.<\/p>\n

You need to ask the child if they want to be present at the service. A child that is forced to attend will not get the benefits they should from the funeral and they may actually feel worse after it. Do not push them if they say that they do not want to go. If you see that they do want to be there but that they are concerned or afraid about the process, reach out to the funeral home director for help. They are ready to schedule a meeting with your child to and to give them a tour of the location where the service will take place. This is important. It can make the child feel more at ease on the day of the actual service.<\/p>\n

When getting a child ready to attend a service, honesty is the best option. Give them time to process the loss and to express what they are feeling, but do not force them to go to the service if they do not want to. Ask them as you would ask an adult. If they do want to go, reach out to the funeral home director and schedule a meeting so that the child will know what to expect on the day of the service. Learn more about all of this by reaching out to a South River, NJ funeral home like us at Brunswick Memorial Home<\/a>. We can help you with this issue and many more. Visit us at 454 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 or call us today at (732) 254-9393.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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