What age?

alake · May 2013

My seven year olds close friend isn't doing well. He has severe disabilities. He went into cardiac arrest this morning. It could go either way, but what age for a funeral?

ppants · May 2013

I'm very sorry to hear about your son's friend. My 7 yr old twins went to there 1st funeral this year. My cousin passed away expectedly. The kids didn't know her very well though. I hope his condition improves.

Littlejen22 · May 2013

At that age my Mom would bring me to funerals because she had no one to watch me. I also think funerals let kids know the person is not coming back so I would take your child. Hopefully the child will pull through. Good luck.

alake · May 2013

We attend church at least twice a month. They are used to going to services. I will probably leave it up to him.

lady_tytah · May 2013

My 5 yr old went to her first funeral this month.

sunnydays99 · May 2013

I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope his friend pulls through!

when I was in the 2nd grade my teacher was diagnosed with cancer and passed away within the school year. It was very important to me to go to the funeral and my parents took me. I don't think you're son is too young and it may mean a lot for him to go.

shopgirl78 · May 2013

With guidance, I think a 7 year old can answer this question for himself/herself. "Sweetheart, you know XZY has been very sick and it doesn't look like he is going to recover this time. His parents are planning a funeral, its a way to say goodbye to the dead. Many say its healing; however, they are planning an open casket and death can be difficult to face. I want you to think about weather you want to attend or not." My daughter is very caring of others. She would probably want to attend with me.

jlw2505 · May 2013

As this is his friend, I would for sure take him to the funeral.

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