Books About Funerals · 10 titles considered

The Best Funerals Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about funerals? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

The Boy in the Black Suit

By Jason Reynolds

Matt's life is falling apart until he meets Lovey, who might just help him find hope again.

Coretta Scott King Award (2016)
272 pages· 67,181 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 9,082 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022

Danger at Dead Man's Pass

A young detective faces a family curse and haunted railway mystery.

272 pages· 52,385 words· Est. 6 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,076 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

The End of Something Wonderful

Guide children through the loss of a pet with humor and warmth.

32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 386 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Speechless

A boy struggles to find kind words for a cousin's eulogy, uncovering deeper truths about family and memory.

304 pages· 57,723 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,289 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2001

The Beloved Dearly

By Doug Cooney, Tony DiTerlizzi (Illustrator)

A young entrepreneur's pet funeral business booms, then crumbles over a lost partnership.

192 pages· 34,732 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 522 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

The Funeral

A funeral sparks unexpected questions about life and death.

40 pages· 609 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 654 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Tim's Goodbye

Children unite to bid farewell to a beloved pet, embarking on a heartfelt journey.

40 pages
3.3/5 Goodreads · 128 ratings
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Chapter Book · 2005

Remembrance

Explore America's wars through vivid art, honoring veterans' sacrifices and stories.

122 pages
5.0/5 Goodreads · 1 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2012

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight

Missed flights lead to unexpected connections. Can fate reunite them?

236 pages· 52,125 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 129,496 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1938

The Dead Bird

Children discover a lifeless bird and learn to say goodbye.

32 pages· 408 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
2.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 1,145 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
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