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.
Funeral homes that belong to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) are held accountable per NFDA’s enforceable Code of Professional Conduct, which outlines various ethical and professional practices to which NFDA member funeral homes must adhere. This self-driven set of standards raises the bar for funeral directors by ensuring the highest quality professional practices of NFDA members.
When you choose to work with an NFDA-member funeral home, you can be confident the funeral home’s staff will adhere to the highest standards of excellence when serving your family and taking your loved one into their care.
NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients have been recognized by the National Funeral Directors Association for their dedication to serving families and their community.
NFDA Green Funeral Practices™ Certificate program participants have met specific requirements for funeral homes that provide green funerals and natural burials in their community.