C. Elizabeth Dougherty January 10, 2016 Awareness, Bereavement, Children, Communication, Death, Family Engagement, Resources Explaining Cremation to Kids. C. Elizabeth Dougherty January 10, 2016 Awareness, Bereavement, Children, Communication, Death, Family Engagement, Resources View fullsize "Of course, this is a tough concept for kids this age to comprehend but it's much worse to shield them from this ritual".