Middendorf Funeral Home in Ft Mitchell, KY has been the funeral home that families turn to in Northern Kentucky for 150 years, largely because they consistently provide both compassion and care. Part of the process of helping families through this difficult time involves caring for kids, many of whom have trouble understanding what a funeral is. The staff at Middendorf Funeral Home can help your family through the obstacles of this process, providing advice and treating every family member with tenderness. 

After years in the industry, they're able to offer insight into explaining funeral information to children:

• Be Honest: No matter how old your child is, they deserve an opportunity to grieve. This means including them in the process by explaining a funeral simply. Give them the facts; they know when adults are hiding something.
• Provide Key Facts: Kids should know what to expect coming into a funeral. They should know who will be there, what will happen, where it will take place, how the service will proceed, when it will be, and why the funeral is happening. The staff at Middendorf Funeral Home will help you plan a funeral so that you know the details.
• Explain The Function of Funerals: This builds on the previous point of why the funeral is happening. Make it clear to kids that they can see the experience as a celebration funeral—a means of honoring someone's life. It's a way to give your final respects to someone you love, and bring together everyone who was important to them. Rest assured that a service at Middendorf Funeral Home will be elegant, meaningful, and comforting. 

There's nothing easy about funerals for adults or children, but it's important to be their for your child during this difficult time. They may not fully comprehend death yet, but you can explain as much as you know. Middendorf Funeral Home is a family-owned business. They understand what it means to address the needs of every family during a time of grief— even for the youngest family members. Call (859) 341-7800 for more information.