Selecting a Funeral Director

When a child dies, families are faced with many difficult decisions during an incredibly emotional time. Practical tasks, such as planning a funeral, can feel overwhelming while families are grieving.

This factsheet provides guidance to help families understand the role of a funeral director and what to consider when making arrangements for a child’s funeral. It explains the types of services funeral directors can provide and offers practical information to help families ask questions, understand their options, and make decisions that feel right for them and their child.

Click here to download the factsheet and learn more about selecting a funeral director and planning a meaningful farewell.

The factsheet is now available in Arabic, Vietnamese, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

إختيارمدير الجنازة - Seleting a funeral director Fact Sheet - Arabic Chọn một công ty mai táng Selecting a funeral director Fact Sheet - Vietnamese 選擇一名 喪葬事宜 主管 Selecting a funeral director Fact Sheet - Traditional Chinese 选择丧葬事 宜负责人 Selecting a funeral director Fact Sheet - Simplified Chinese

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Adapted from: Drew, D. 2005, Paediatric palliative care: Caring for your child at home, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.

For more information:

Red Nose Grief and Loss rednosegriefandloss.com.au/support/article/ arranging-your-childs-funeral