11/20/2025
Today is Children’s Grief Awareness Day. Just like adults, children need the opportunity to grieve and discuss their feelings when a loved one dies. Grief experts also recommend the following:
- Use simple, direct language. Explain what happened using words they can understand. Avoid confusing euphemisms like "passed away" or "went to sleep".
- Encourage expression. Create opportunities for them to express themselves through drawing, playing, or storytelling. It's also important to listen without judgment.
- Be honest about your own feelings. Show your own grief in a controlled way to let them know it is okay to feel sad or upset.
- Maintain routines. Provide a sense of security by keeping daily routines as consistent as possible.
- Offer reassurance. Provide extra comfort and reassurance. Let them know it's okay to ask for help and that things will get better over time.
- Seek professional help if needed. If a child's distress lasts for more than a few weeks, or if the loss was sudden or violent, consider seeking professional help from a licensed therapist or counselor.
Visit our website for more information on grief and healing.
https://www.hansen-mortuary.com/grief-support
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