Funerals

Resource Type

Parent Handouts and Info - Parent

Description

Offers advice on the value of attending funerals with children. Bringing a babysitter who is not grieving can be helpful with younger children.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)

Web Address

http://resources.childhealthcare.org/cocoon/dtw/parent-text/sadness/funerals.html

Languages

English

Funerals

Funerals

Whether or not to let your child attend the funeral is a big decision. Most older children find funeral attendance helps them in their grieving. Your younger child is less mature and understands death in a different way. If you choose to bring a young child, also bring an adult not affected by the loss (such as a babysitter). This adult can play with the child, and take him/her to another location as needed.