Are You Planning The Funeral Service Of A Child?

Of course, any time a person passes away, there is sadness felt by those who are left behind. Sometimes, though, death might be a relief. For example, if a person has lingered with a painful illness and there is no hope for a cure, those who believe in a beautiful afterlife feel that death is a tremendous blessing. However, when a little child dies, whether he or she was in pain, whether an accident took the child's life or for whatever other reason the child has passed away, grief is probably magnified. If a little child you were close to has died, and if you are the person in charge of planning the child's funeral, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed by the job ahead of you. From planning the service to arranging a display, here are some things that might help you.

The Music - Of course, those who attend the funeral service of the child who has died have come to offer comfort to his or her family and other loved ones. However, the attendees have also come to say goodbye to the child and to remember him or her with respect, to gain closure. Don't you think that music is often one of the greatest ways that can touch somebody's heart? Think of music that might be played for the child's funeral service. For example, if the child loved Disney movies, think of having a choir sing a medley of songs from Disney movies. Another idea is to have children's hymns sung by the congregation. Jesus Loves The Little Children is one song that is more than likely familiar to most of the people who attend the funeral. 

The Talks - The words that are said at the child's funeral are obviously also very important. Think of asking people like the child's Sunday school teacher or a coach for the little child's sports team to speak. If you are the speaker, consider adding sweet and amusing anecdotes about the child. If he or she had siblings, consider including references that will show that they were special to their brother or sister. Think of ways that you can bring consolation to the child's parents, grandparents and other loved ones. For example, point out the different ways that those individuals touched the child's short life on earth.

Consider arranging for the deceased child's favorite items to be part of a display. For example, if the child loved dinosaurs, show his collection. Include pictures of the child from the time of his or her birth until the present time. For help with planning, contact a funeral home like Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd.