To educate future generations on the benefits of a funeral service.
To prepare children for the visitation and funeral process.
To familiarize children with the "language" of the funeral experience.
To provide the opportunity to view photos of the funeral "equipment" before experiencing these things first-hand.
To provide a creative outlet through a craft activity to express feelings and concerns about their loved one who has died.
To facilitate a discussion of their observations and perceptions surrounding the death.
To offer grief support by the class facilitator as well as peer support within the group.
To provide private time for adult family members to view and make final preparations of the visitation room.
To allow children an opportunity to express final thoughts or feelings to the deceased with a STAR message.
