This pamphlet offers practical guidance to parents of young children who have experienced the death of a close relative or other loved one. It is intended to explain the child's emotional needs and assist the parent in planning for the child's involvement in the various stages of the death-funeral-mourning process. The text is presented as answers to a series of questions, including: (1) when and how should I tell my child about the death?; (2) how do I express my grief to my children?; (3) what can a young child understand about death?; (4) how is my child likely to respond emotionally?; (5) what kind of religious explanations should I offer?; (6) should my child be allowed to see the dead body?; (7) would my child be happier staying with a friend or relative?; (8) what if my child doesn't want to go to daycare or school?; (9) how can I help my child to say goodbye?; (10) should my child attend the funeral?; (11) how can I help my child deal with his feelings of grief?; and (12) how do I know if I should seek professional help for my child? A list of suggested readings is appended. (VW)