HappyMomma

Thank goodness, I currently do not have one to attend but I was wondering - at what age do you think it's appropriate for a child to attend funerals?

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Kaytee

it depends on the relationship they had with the person. Nichole has been to one, but she was a itty bitty baby. At this point (her being 2 1/2) if it was a close relative or friend, I would take her. If it was someone she didn't know, I might not

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jrrsmom

The only thing I can say is that it drives me crazy when kids are playing tag in the funeral home.

I think they should go when they kind of have an understanding of what's going on and they can behave properly there. I know it's not the kids fault and the parents should be more responsible.

Music-dad

I have, and will take K at any age. The first was her Mother's. (she was 2+)

She was exeptionally cordial at all funerals so far, and I was always thanked for bringing her as she brought smiles to everyone's faces in their time of need.

Claire64

I would bring my children at any age, as long as they knew the person well, or it was a relative. My children have always been very well behaved at funerals, but if they weren't, I would have to reconsider.

.:Kalli Rae:.

I don't know, I don't go to funerals. I think if it were someone really close to my child I would have to reconsider. When my g-ma died I was about 13 and we went to the funeral and it was the hardest thing I had done to that point. I have never willingly gone to an open casket, I can't do it. I won't do that to my kids.

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Teresa

It depends on the child, and the relationship they had with the deceased. I didn't go to my first funeral until I was in fifth grade. My youngest dd went when she was just a few weeks into first grade...but only to the viewing, and only for a few moments to say goodbye. She is now almost 16 and has still never been to an actual funeral.

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