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We can all remember attending our first\u00a0funeral service.\u00a0<\/em>Many thoughts go through our minds during the\u00a0funeral service<\/em>, whether it\u00a0<\/em>is a\u00a0burial<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/em>cremation<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funeral directors<\/em><\/a> <\/em>are often asked about children attending the funeral service <\/em>and what role, if any, the children could play. <\/em>With the increase in life celebration funerals <\/em>and non-traditional funeral services, <\/em>there has been an increase in the involvement of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are many gentle ways children can provide a tribute to the deceased. We have outlined some different suggestions that our funeral directors<\/em><\/a> <\/em>have seen families use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some families select a cardboard coffin <\/em>that can then be decorated by the deceased family and friends. Children may choose to write a letter or draw a picture that can be attached to the coffin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the funeral service, <\/em>children may wish to participate <\/em>by reading a tribute, poem, or letter to the deceased. Funeral directors<\/em><\/a> <\/em>encourage children to have their tribute written so that support can be provided if they find it overwhelming when they read it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If an \u2018Acknowledgment of Country\u2019 is being read at the start of the\u00a0funeral service<\/em><\/a>\u00a0a<\/em>\u00a0child may be comfortable reading the acknowledgment as they are familiar with this from school events.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inviting mourners, including children, to place a flower on the coffin may provide some comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our funeral directors<\/em><\/a> <\/em>can provide paper and pens for children to write a message or draw a picture for the deceased during the funeral service. <\/em>This can then be placed on the coffin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lighting a candle as a tribute to the deceased can also be a gentle way of having children involved in the funeral service<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>especially if they are not comfortable with reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children who are musically inclined may wish to play a tribute to the deceased during the funeral service<\/em><\/a>. <\/em>This can be a beautiful way of remembering the deceased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A pre-recorded tribute can be played during the ceremony as sometimes children may find this less confronting the standing in front of a crowd. The video recording can then be included as part of the ceremony and even included in the livestreaming<\/a> of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some cultures and families may choose to have a viewing as part of the funeral process; children may find comfort in saying goodbye to the deceased with a viewing. Particularly if the last time the child saw the deceased was in a hospital or if they did not have the opportunity to say goodbye, it could be comforting to see the deceased at a viewing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a scattering ashes ceremony <\/em>children can be involved with reading a tribute or scattering flower petals. Our funeral directors <\/em>can assist families in finding a suitable scattering urn.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outdoor funerals <\/em>can be good for children; the natural elements around us during the funeral service <\/em>can provide comfort for children, such as a bird flying past during a service or a butterfly fluttering by. Further information on funeral venues can be found here VENUES<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with all elements of the funeral service<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>there are no rules about what needs to be done. Speak to your funeral director <\/em>about what your family is comfortable with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You know your children the best and would be able to gauge what they are comfortable with.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find you or your family member are struggling with grief and need some additional support, Picaluna partners with Griefline, a free community support service; visit https:\/\/griefline.org.au\/<\/a> or call 1300 845 745. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We can all remember attending our first\u00a0funeral service.\u00a0Many thoughts go through our minds during the\u00a0funeral service, whether it\u00a0is a\u00a0burial\u00a0or\u00a0cremation. 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