Death Of A Child
How do I handle a child's funeral differently?
Short answer
A child's funeral has no rules. Children can be buried or cremated. Many funeral homes have lower pricing for children — ask directly. Some nonprofit organizations provide free or reduced-cost funeral services for children. The National Children's Alliance and various local organizations…
What this usually means
A child's funeral has no rules. Children can be buried or cremated. Many funeral homes have lower pricing for children — ask directly. Some nonprofit organizations provide free or reduced-cost funeral services for children. The National Children's Alliance and various local organizations may help with costs.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.