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01/30/2025
Funerals ARE for Children
Discover how funeral professionals can challenge the stigma around children’s involvement in funerals and create a welcoming, supportive environment. This program covers ethical language for discussing death with children, ways to meaningfully incorporate them into funeral ceremonies, and strategies for building spaces where children can process grief and ask questions. Learn innovative ideas for community engagement through youth-focused initiatives like grief camps, school partnerships, and crisis response programs. Elevate your approach to serving families by ensuring children feel included and supported during difficult times.
Lanae Strovers
Funeral Director & Trainer
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
