On another note, is it ok to bring baby to a funeral home?

war_eagle

For the visitation?  I've never been to one (and have only attended two funerals).

leslie13510

I don't see why it wouldn't be.  Just be prepared to step outside with him if he gets fussy/loud. 

Tim'sWifey

I would say yes.

jbyoung

I think a visitation is fine, bc you are going in and out.  But I probably wouldn't take him to a funeral.

jbyoung

Oh, and this is based on my child.  I know he would be extremely loud during a funeral when everyone gets quiet. But during a visitation where there is talking and a bit of commotion he would be quiet and more observant.

akalutts

DD was 3 months old when we held my grandmother's funeral. When she fussed, I stepped out into another room they had set aside.

BrookeNicole09

When Seb was about 2 weeks old we had a close friend's father died. Having him there brightened the mood and was a definite blessing to the family.

We recently had to take him to a funeral and he and my little BIL ended up in the nursery bc he wouldn't be still.

war_eagle

jbyoung:

Oh, and this is based on my child.  I know he would be extremely loud during a funeral when everyone gets quiet. But during a visitation where there is talking and a bit of commotion he would be quiet and more observant.

Yeah, I could totally see Lane get on a motor-mouth or babbling streak during a quiet funeral.  Of course, nothing is worse than what my friend's daughter said loudly during a funeral.

"My tootie smells like catfish."

roshybride

We brought both kids to my grandmother's visitation. Ezra was about 9 months and Matthias was 2.  The funeral home had a private room for the family with toys and snacks in it, so DH could bring the boys in there so they would be out of the way and could play.

If you are just going to pay respects, I still think it is ok, because you won't be there long and can leave if he gets restless.

Funeral, I probably wouldn't bring him too. We had nursery provided for us, because we were part of the family.

jbyoung

war_eagle:

jbyoung:

Oh, and this is based on my child.  I know he would be extremely loud during a funeral when everyone gets quiet. But during a visitation where there is talking and a bit of commotion he would be quiet and more observant.

Yeah, I could totally see Lane get on a motor-mouth or babbling streak during a quiet funeral.  Of course, nothing is worse than what my friend's daughter said loudly during a funeral.

"My tootie smells like catfish."

LOL!!!!  That's hilarious!  I'm scared to know where she heard that.  omg!

abrooke8

I've seen babies at visitations and usually a baby kinda helps bring a smile to the family members who could use one at such a sad time. Kinda helps lighten the mood if only for a few moments.