Continue to offer your child comfort, love and support in the days, weeks and months following a funeral. Encourage questions, ask how he or she is feeling, and what might bring him or her comfort. And don’t forget to address any previous questions you may not have been able (or ready) to answer.

Invite your child to share suggestions for honoring the memory of your loved one in ways that are meaningful to him or her. Set aside times on holidays or anniversaries to share beloved memories. Continue old traditions or begin new ones.

Please reach out to funeral service professionals, and grief and bereavement experts, to learn about tools and resources that can help you address the unique needs of your grieving child.