What to Tell Your Kids When They Ask You About Cremations

Sitting down and talking to your kids about a death in the family is something that’s obviously very difficult for any parent to do. But it can be even harder than usual if your loved one chose to be cremated. Most kids don’t know what Mableton, GA cremations are and have a really tough time wrapping their heads around how they work.  

You don’t necessarily have to explain all the ins and outs of cremations to kids if they ask you about them. But you should be prepared to have an open and honest conversation with your kids so that they don’t have any misconceptions about cremations. Take a look at some tips for talking to your kids about cremations below.  

Provide your kids with a simple explanation regarding cremation. 

When your kids first start asking you about cremation services in Mableton, GA, do your best to explain what cremation is and how it works. Be as upfront as you can be and don’t beat around the bush or give a confusing answer. Without going too deep into details, tell your kids that cremation is a process that involves taking a person’s body and turning it into remains that can then be taken by the person’s family. Make sure to talk about what a peaceful process it is.  

Try not to use any words that could potentially alarm them. 

As you explain what cremation is to your kids, you might be tempted to use certain words like “burn” that could put the cremation process in a negative light. Choose your words very carefully and don’t use any words that could cause your kids to be alarmed.  

Talk to your kids about how your loved one chose to be cremated. 

Those who are cremated often choose cremation long before their death. Pre-planning cremation has become something that a lot of people do. If your loved one took this approach, tell that to your kids and, if possible, talk to them about why their loved one wanted to be cremated. It’ll make them feel better about accepting it.  

Open up the floor for questions and answer them to the best of your ability. 

At the end of your conversation with your kids, they’re likely going to have a lot of questions for you. Some might be simple to answer, while others might seem impossible to answer without upsetting your kids. Use your best judgment and answer the questions your kids have as best you can. They’ll appreciate you making an effort to educate them about cremation and will walk away with a new understanding of it when you’re done.  

Do you yourself not know enough about cremation to teach your kids about it? Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory can tell you more about how it works and why it’s become popular among Americans. Call us at (770) 944-2900 for more information or come meet with a funeral director at 1975 E West Connector, Austell, GA 30106 if you’re in need of help while planning funeral services in Mableton, GA.