When does the event take place?

The conversation takes place on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Where does the evening take place?

The venue is the Historical Community Hall at Kronprinzenstraße 31, 53173 Bonn.

Who is the event suitable for?

The evening is aimed at parents, families, educational professionals, and all adults who want to support children in a grief situation with understanding.

Who speaks at the event?

Ralph Caspers speaks with Beatrice Fermor and Ingmar Jochem about child-friendly conversations about death and supporting grieving children.

What is the admission fee?

Participation is free of charge. Donations are welcome.

What topics are the focus?

The focus is on children's questions about death and farewell, understandable language, security, feelings, and supporting children during grief.

Children's Grief Evening Bonn

Name: "When Dad is dead, does he have to die?" – how we can help children in grief
Start: 2026-11-20T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-20T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Historischer Gemeindesaal

A sensitive evening about children, grief, and new hope

When children are faced with the death of a loved one, many questions, feelings, and sometimes misunderstandings arise. The evening "When Dad is dead, does he have to die?" invites families, parents, and educationally interested adults to discover ways to deal with grief in a child-friendly manner.

Taking children's questions seriously and accompanying them understandably

In the Historical Community Hall, Ralph Caspers will talk with Beatrice Fermor and Ingmar Jochem about how adults can provide support to children during a difficult time. The focus is on the questions that children have after the death of a pet, a grandparent, or a parent. A clear, age-appropriate language provides direction and helps children express their feelings.

A family experience with educational value

Ralph Caspers is known from “Sendung mit der Maus” and “Wissen macht Ah!” As a moderator, actor, and author, he combines understandable knowledge transfer with a sensitive view of children's living environment. He lost his own father at the age of 15 and wrote a book on how adults can talk to children about death.

Understanding grief, providing security, strengthening trust

The evening will provide impulses for child-friendly accompaniment during times of grief. Parents and caregivers will learn why honest answers, patient listening, and space for different feelings are important building blocks of a secure learning experience. The conversation strengthens children's development without evaluating or accelerating their grief.

Speaking together about farewell and continuing life

Beatrice Fermor and Ingmar Jochem will accompany the conversation with their perspective on grief and support. Ralph Caspers is the patron of TrauBe, an organization for grief support for children, adolescents, and young adults in Cologne. Thus, the evening connects personal experience, educational expertise, and the encouragement to stand attentively and attentively by children's side even in difficult moments.

Conclusion: An evening that encourages families

Visitors can expect a sensitive conversation about death, farewell, child development, and the power of shared time. Those who want to provide security for children in grief and better understand their questions will experience a thoughtful, helpful, and humane evening in the Historical Community Hall. Admission is free; donations are welcome.