Sadness: There’s a Black Hole in My Heart
Shame: I Don’t Know What to Say
Relief: I Don’t Have to Worry Anymore
Ailments: My Tummy Hurts

Chapter Seven - Funeral Rituals
Preparing for the Service
Viewing the Body—or Not
Addressing Common Concerns
Involving Children in the Ritual
Behavioral Concerns
Discussing the Suicide at the Service
Cemetery Burial
Cremation
Visiting the Grave

Chapter Eight - Sharing Religious and Spiritual Perspectives: Questioning Our Beliefs About Life
The Loss That Shakes Their World
Why Is Heaven a Better Place Than Here With Me?
Suicide Is Not a Punishment
Many Survivors, Many Beliefs
Staying Connected
More Questions Than Answers

Chapter Nine - Back to School: What Your Child’s Teachers Need to Know
Suggestions for Teachers
What to Say to the Class
When Your Student Returns
Curriculum Concerns
When to Refer
Understanding Vulnerabilities
Being a Mentor and a Friend

Chapter Ten - Memory Building: Stories That Speak to Life
Helping Children Remember
Storytelling
Preserving Memories
Group Events