Child retells events of the deceased's death and funeral

Child dreams of the deceased

Child feels the deceased is with him or her in some way

Child rejects old friends and seeks new friends who have experienced a similar loss

Child wants to call home during the school day

Child can't concentrate on homework or classwork

Child bursts into tears in the middle of class

Child seeks medical information on death of deceased

Child worries excessively about his or her own health

Child sometimes appears to be unfeeling about loss

Child becomes "class clown" to get attention

Child is overly concerned with caretaking needs

Life & Loss (2000)