Coping with the news that you are dying

Supporting children when someone is dying

Children of all ages will probably need a lot of support when someone close to them is dying. It can help to know what they might ask and need.

What to tell children when someone is dying

Children find the death of a very close relative very hard. Knowing how to help and support your children before you die can help them cope afterwards.

Children's questions about dying and cancer

Children can ask quite difficult questions when someone is dying. You might find it helpful to prepare and think about what you are going to say.

Talking to children of different ages about dying

Preparing a child or teenager for a parent or loved ones death is very difficult. Get advice and support on ways to explain cancer and death to children of different ages.

Last reviewed: 16 Dec 2024

Next review due: 16 Dec 2027