For Educators: Module 3 -
Support for student deaths
Support for student deaths
Chapter 5: Other considerations after student death
Condolences and paying last respects
What the educator says
Sue Massaad, elementary school principal, talks about educators and adminitrators attending funerals. (3:22)Video transcript
“It was appropriate and appreciated by the family that our class attended the funeral. But most of the kids haven’t been to one before and didn’t know what to expect”. - Teacher
Students often want to express their support for others who are grieving, including the family of the student who died; but many students don’t know how to do this. You can help by offering general information on topics such as:
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Topic 1
What to say to the family and friends of the student who died.
Topic 2
What to expect at a funeral service, visitation, or other ceremony, including cultural variations and expectations.
Topic 3
How to write a card, letter, email or text of condolence.
Funerals, memorials, and other rituals
Attending funerals, memorials, and other rituals
Preparing children for funerals and memorials