Supporting 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 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.

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.