Gentle goodbye: The funeral of a child
Updated | By Breakfast with Martin Bester
In this episode, we talk to Sonja Smith, one of South Africa's leading experts in the field, about the passing of a child.

The following episode contains sensitive subject matter for anyone who has lost a loved one. We have interviewed professional experts on each topic and taken extra care to cover the subjects with compassion and sensitivity.
The passing of a child — it's the most unthinkable scenario. But perhaps, with some gentle guidance, we can be better prepared for the process that follows.
This is Part 3 in our Bereavement Series.
In this episode, we are joined by Sonja Smith, one of South Africa's leading experts in this field.
With her gentle approach, she highlights the most important elements we need to consider in the event that a child or parent passes away.
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