28/08/2026
Recently I gifted a copy of Remembering Nanny to a family. They told me in the days prior to the service that granddaughters had been reading the book. On the day of the service, one of them approached me and said “I read your book”. I asked “how was it?”
She said “it was really good”.
I was thrilled to see that she had her coloring book and pencils with her (choosing to bring something comforting) and her slightly older sister had cut out colored butterflies for everyone to place on the coffin during reflection time. Even better, the older child had involved her younger sister and her cousin in the process of cutting and folding the butterflies.
 I love that this was a very simple way for those children to feel empowered to attend, feel comfortable and be involved in the way they wanted to.
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This week reminded me again why Remembering Nanny came into being.
While supporting families preparing for funerals, one mum shared:
“She keeps asking why I’m crying. Is it because of Pa?”
Another quietly said:
“We don’t know whether to bring her. She’s only three.”
These moments stay with me.
Children may not fully understand death or grief, but they notice emotion, change, and sadness around them. Often, they simply need gentle language, reassurance, and permission to ask questions.
Remembering Nanny was written to help families have those conversations with care and compassion.
Sometimes, the smallest support can make the biggest difference ❤️
