I don’t think you need an in depth explanation of death for kids. Like saying they’re permanently sleeping, their soul left their body, their body stopped working, or that they’re in a better place (even if you don’t think it’s heaven)

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I’ve never had to think about this but I think until they’re old enough to conceptualize death, calling it a permanent sleep (or something like that) isn’t a bad idea. I think it also would be helpful to make funerals more about celebrating the person’s life and memory than intense sadness and grief.

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