The Best Funeral Homes Books for Kids

Summary: Seventeen-year-old Matt, burdened by his mother's death and his father's struggles, works at a funeral home to make ends meet. Life feels bleak until he meets Lovey, a girl who's faced more than he can imagine. Drawn to her resilience, Matt wonders if she holds the key to overcoming his own grief. Can Lovey help him find strength and hope in a world that keeps knocking him down?

Summary: Twelve-year-old Simon moves to the internet-free National Quiet Zone, escaping the shadow of surviving a school shooting. Amidst astronomers searching for extraterrestrial life, Simon befriends someone eager to help the scientists. As they embark on a quest to send signals to space, Simon sees a chance to redefine his story. Can he find healing and hope in this unique place, or will his past continue to haunt him? Discover a tale of resilience, humor, and the courage to embrace a new beginning.

Summary: Comfort Snowberger, a ten-year-old familiar with funerals, faces unexpected challenges when her great-uncle dies suddenly. As she navigates grief, she must also deal with her eccentric cousin and a silent best friend. Can Comfort find her way through life's surprises and learn what it truly means to handle loss and change? This Southern coming-of-age tale explores the complexities of friendship, family, and resilience.

Summary: Twelve-year-old Kimmy Jones is learning the secret side of her family's funeral home business: raising the recently deceased, hearing their last wish and sending them on. When her Grandma Bev dies, Kimmy can't reach her spirit. Then a boy dies mysteriously during a meteor shower, and Kimmy wakes him up, but she can't break the connection and he can't remember what happened. Unraveling the mystery leads her to secrets about her heritage and a witch who has caused trouble for centuries.