Should a 3 yr old view an open casket?

Should kids view an open casket? | Dealing with Death

I would say going to the funeral is fine at this age. My eight year old went to one this year. Maybe another adult can take your child outside as you pay your ...

Are there any ramifications in letting children attend an open casket ...

Yes. A child must feel included in the mourning process. I accompanied a 4 and 5-year-old to the viewing of their grandfather. Their ...

What age is appropriate for a child to attend a viewing? : r/Parenting

We both agree that the funeral is appropriate for our 5 yo, but we aren't sure about the viewing with a probable open casket. I can't ...

Tips to Help Prepare a Child for an Open Casket Funeral

Explain the Concept of Death in an Age Appropriate Manner · Tell Your Child That Their Deceased Loved One May Look Different · Plan on Escorting Your Child to the ...

Should a 3 yr old view an open casket? - Community | BabyCenter

I think it depends on the maturity of the child. After your conversations, does she seem to "get it" or is just she like, oh ok, and go off and play? That's a ...

Would you take young kids to an open casket funeral?

Let them know the set up and give options. I personally do not view anyone (including my parents), and I would be fine with whatever my kids ...

would you take your 3 year old to a funeral if you had childcare?

maybe if there is a gathering afterwards he could be among the extended family but not need to see the open casket. When my husband's grandmother passed, my ...

How To Prepare Your Child for an Open Casket Funeral

With this being the first time your child is attending a funeral service, they are obviously not aware of open casket etiquette. You should ...

Preparing Youth for Viewing Loved Ones - Remembering A Life

Open casket. If your child chooses to view your loved one, accompany him or her to the casket. · Closed casket. Even though you may not be able to see your loved ...

WWYD: Toddlers at a funeral - Hot Topics | Forums | What to Expect

I would not have my kids (at that age or now as elementary school aged kids) look at an open casket. That is not the last memory I want them ...

Guide to Children at Funerals: Common Questions Answered

Should a Child View an Open Casket? · Infants and one-year-olds will not consciously remember if they see an open casket. · Two to four-year-old ...

Should Children Attend Funerals? | Child Mind Institute

When it comes to kids attending funerals, there's no right or wrong thing to do. Instead, it's very context-dependent.

What age would you let a child attend a funeral for a distant relative?

There is a "viewing" before hand but that is usually family and closer friends. The casket is closed before being brought into the chapel so it ...

Is 3 too young for open casket funeral? - DISboards.com

I do not see any reason to not take Her and I have to agree she more than likely won't remember it. When my two sons passed away small children ...

How Old Should Kids Be to Take Them to a Funeral? - Mom.com

Children should never be forced to 'view' an open casket if they are frightened," Markham warned. School-Age Children By age 7 or so, most ...

Toddler viewing open casket of parent? - Hot Topics | Forums

They were VERY close with him (he babysat them 40ish hours a week since birth). The 3 year old was completely traumatized, didn't speak for 3 ...

Should Children Attend Funerals? | Sunset Evansville

Doka Ph.D. And then explain to them what will happen during the service all the way from who will be there to the open casket. It's important to give ...

young children and open casket... - Mothering Forum

My children had a very close relationship with him and my daughter, age 6, has expressed a desire to "see" him before the funeral mass. I ...

Guidelines for Children Attending Funerals and Memorial Services

An explanation could go like this: “Sally will be lying in a wooden box called a casket. She will look like she is sleeping, but she is not. She is dead. Her ...

Should children view the body of a loved one? | Winston's Wish

They may like to spend time with the coffin with the lid closed, or sometimes a body can be covered with a sheet. If possible having the ...