How to Explain Cremation to a Child
Learning about cremation can be a difficult task for children. This is because it is difficult for the children to cope with someone they loved departing from this world. Children may get frightened with the thought of burying a person after he is dead. Cremation on the other hand gives a chance for a person to take their loved one at a place where they can let them fly away. After following some simple guidelines, you can easily tell your child about cremation. Remember that you need to keep yourself calm when telling about cremation of someone your child adore.
Instructions
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Explain the process of cremation
First of all you need to explain to the child what cremation is. You should refrain yourself from using words like burn and fire as the kid can think of negative aspects. He may think that the person has done something wrong and this is why he was burnt. Choose your words wisely so you do not frighten the child. You can say that the body has been taken from coffin to another place which is known as cremation. Tell him that in the process of cremation, the body is broken into small particles. These particles seem like greyish or white-coloured powder. -
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No pain is felt by the body
After knowing the process, the child might think the body must have gone through lot of pain. Tell him that the body does not feel any pain through the process of body transformation into ashes or powder. You need to make the child clear that the body feels no pain at all. -
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Purpose of the urn
You should also need to tell the child what is the urn’s purpose. In case the urn is placed inside your house, you need to clarify the child about it. Also tell him why the family has chosen this way of remembrance. You can also let the child see what is inside the urn. -
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History of cremation
Tell your child about the history of cremation. Make him aware that ancient Greeks and many other cultures use this way. By this the child will be further aware of this process and feel that it is normal. Remember that telling about cremation’s history, your child’s focus will also be diverted away from fears of death and cremation.
