The first crematorium in Newfoundland was installed in 1986. Across North America more and more families are asking about or considering cremation. The Cremation Association of North America are projecting further increases as we head into the next millennium. Children experience grief just as adults do. However, it is important to remember that children deal with death differently at different ages and their reactions are not always obvious or immediate.
Some children mature faster than others.
The level of a child's emotional development should be taken into consideration by an adult before talking to a child about death or bringing them into a Funeral Home. From the Funeral Director's perspective no restrictions are placed on the family. The final decision to bring young children to the Funeral Home is always their's to make and will depend on the child and the circumstances. Nevertheless the Funeral Director can assist those adults willing to talk openly to their child or children about the death of a loved one. There is some wonderful resource materials available for both children and adults relating to the death of a parent, grand parent or special relative or friend that the Funeral Director can provide or recommend.