Ultra, tough stuff.
My policy with my sensitive kids is to avoid this sort of thing (where we know it will be a trauma) if we can-- but if we can't, if it's already in our orbit and unavoidable, we talk about it, prepare the child for it, and hope for the best.
Sometimes it turns out better than we thought it would. Sometimes we just have to do damage control afterward. Can't tell.
Over time there HAS to be exposure to the difficult stuff... but nicer when you can choose the appropriate moment.
Good luck,
DeeDee
