Teaching Children
Death


“Death,” Resources by Topic (2021).

“Death,” Resources by Topic

Death

Alonso’s Forever Family” ( Friend or Liahona, Apr. 2020).Alonso learns that he and his deceased parents can be sealed so he can live with them again in heaven.

Someone I love died, and I miss them a lot. How can I stop hurting so much?” (Friend, Nov. 2019).Part of the “What’s on Your Mind Question” series. Advice on dealing with loss and a list of scriptures relating to loss.

A Stripling-Warrior Family” ( Friend or Liahona, Aug. 2019).Sister Michelle D. Craig of the Young Women General Presidency tells about a boy in Chile who was brave like the stripling warriors after his father died.

I Will See Him Again” ( Friend or Liahona, Apr. 2019).Reyna I. Aburto of the Relief Society General Presidency shares about the death of her brother when she was a child and how she found comfort after learning the gospel.

Always Brothers” ( Friend or Liahona, Mar. 2018).Luis learns that his new baby brother will not live very long but that they will be brothers in heaven.

What do people do after they die?” (Friend, Nov. 2017).President Russell M. Nelson tells a story about his grandfather whose deceased father visited him and told him about what goes on after death.

The Little Bottle of Silence” ( Friend or Liahona, Aug. 2016).Gage’s grandpa gives him a bottle to remind him that sometimes we need quiet so we can feel the Holy Ghost.

My grandpa has been so sad ever since Grandma died. How can I help him feel better?” (Friend, May 2016).Part of the “Question Corner” series. Several children provide answers to this question.

Fishing Buddies” (Friend, Mar. 2016).Jacob doesn’t want to celebrate his birthday at his grandparents’ cabin after his grandpa dies, but he learns he can still enjoy himself and remember his grandpa. Includes some tips for what to do when someone you love dies.

Cheering Up Grandpa” (Friend, Apr. 2015).After his grandma passes away, Mike figures out a way to help cheer up his grandpa.