Death is the loss or end of life. Most children require many explanations and have many questions regarding death. Discussing death is extremely difficult for adults. It requires recognition that death is a natural process for all people.
Children have problems visualizing death.
They develop fears about what happens after death, what death feels like, what would happen to them if their parents died. Parents should attempt to openly discuss death with their children whenever the opportunity arises. When children become ill or injured and death is expected, many problems arise regarding if and when and how much to tell the child. Health care professionals may be very helpful in dealing with such a difficult issue.