Pupils at a nursery in Harpenden have become overnight internet sensations following a humorous film of them talking about death.

In less than 24-hours, the film of pupils from The Grove Infant and Nursery School has racked up more than 20,000 views across social media.

When asked ‘what happens when you die?’ the students aged between four and five years old, gave answers including ‘you sit on a star’, ‘your garden goes on top of you’ and how their pet cats get put in jars.

Harry Judd from McBusted and national charities including MacMillian have shown their support for the film - which was produced by Keech Hospice Care, the adult and children’s hospice.

Anna Archer, head teacher of school in Dark Lane, said “We’re delighted to support Keech Hospice Care with its film.

"Death can be a difficult subject for adults to talk about but children have such wonderful ideas about every aspect of life.

"Watching the film brings a range of emotions, and I hope others find it useful.”

The three minute film has already received more than 500 shares across social media.

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Pupils in the film.

Elaine Tolliday, interim clinical director at Keech Hospice Care, said the innocence and honesty of the children is helping to throw open a conversation people often find difficult to have.

“As far as we know, Keech Hospice Care is the first ever hospice to do something like this and I’m proud to see us leading the way.

“Talking about death doesn't bring death closer.

"It's about planning for life. Without talking and understanding, death and terminal illness can be a lonely and stressful experience, both for the person who is dying and for their friends and family,” she said.

Eighty-one percent of people have not written down any preferences for their own death, and only 25 per cent of men and just over one in three women across England have told anyone about their funeral wishes.

“The stats show nearly two-thirds of people have not written a will,” said Mrs Tolliday.

“By launching our unique film during Dying Matters Week, we hope everybody will follow the lead of our brilliant young students and be open about what they want to happen when they die."

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