• Continue to talk about your friend.
• Be sure you speak about your friend in the past tense.
  That is, your friend doesn't still do things. He/she did things.
• Go back & visit the grave to remind you that he/she is dead.
• Go & visit your friend's family…see the house without him/her there.
• Continue to do some of the things you used to do with your friend…
  you will realize that he/she is dead, by his/her absence.
  
  

• If you want cry, then cry.
• If you feel lonely, then feel lonely…it's normal.
• If you are angry, find someone to talk with & positively release your anger.
• If you have a lot of questions, speak with someone who might be able to help you find answers. Remember there are some questions for which there are no answers.
  
  

• Get all your close friends together soon after the funeral & do something. Maybe you could ask an adult to join you at some point to help you talk about your friend who has died.
• It helps to stay close to your friends, because you need their support & it will ease your loneliness.
• Think about doing something in memory of your friend. Perhaps you could place a plaque in you school, donate books to the library, or buy a lectern or table that your school needs.
• If you have a lot of questions, speak with someone who might be able to help you find answers. Remember there are some questions for which there are no answers.
  
  

Just remember…it will take time to recover from your loss. Be patient with yourself.
In time, a new life will evolve & you'll feel like living again.