When you are young, death seems very alien, and you cannot imagine anything happening to your parents or other relatives. In fact, this concept is so uncomfortable that you block it from your mind and refuse to think about the consequences of what you would do in that scenario. As you get older, this all becomes a little easier to deal with and eventually, you will have to address the issue head-on.…
Funerals are always difficult occasions, a mix of the sweet and the sad as you remember someone’s life but mourn their passing. As hard as it all is for adults, children can find the experience of losing somebody even more difficult, particularly if they’re young and are struggling to fully understand what’s happening.
A great way to help children come to terms with their loss and cope with their grief is to get them involved with the funeral.…
When a family member dies, it can be a devastating experience. In the midst of this despair, you will need to deal with a lot of bureaucratic things, such as registering the death with the local authorities, arranging for the storage of the body and arranging how the funeral will be paid for. This final point can be something which can be confusing. Below is a guide to how the cost of a funeral will be calculated.…