Share a memory you have about her child. Ask about her child by name. Let her know you remember on birthdays, holidays and anniversaries (put a reminder in your phone) with a note or flower. You honor the child by letting your friend know that their child and their loss will always be remembered.

Use simple, direct language; qvoid euphemisms like passed away or lost which can be confusing. Say things like, when someone dies, their body stops working and they cant see, hear or feel anything anymore. Let your son know its okay to ask questions and share his feelings.

Each person grieves in their own way. And it can take a different amount of time for each person. There is no 'right' length of time for a person to grieve. It's important for the person who has lost a loved one to be allowed the time they need to work through their grief.

Healing Milestones After The Death Of A Child There's no such thing as getting over the death of their child. Instead, we must learn to adapt to a life without them and reconcile the fact that we'll grieve for the rest of our lives. This is the long, slow process of healing after the death of a child.