Don’t decide if a child should go to a funeral based only on their age. A child doesn’t have to stay for the whole service and can leave after a short time. Ask the child if they want to go to the ...

In the days immediately following a loved one’s death, many families gather to honor the person who died with rituals and practices derived from family and cultural traditions and religious beliefs.

One of the questions I'm oft asked is whether, or at what age, children should attend funerals. The truth is that I am not the person to ask—ask the child! As soon as children are able to sit still or ...

Helping your child understand and emotionally deal with funerals is about helping your child navigate the turning points in life. For children who have never had to deal with funerals and death of a ...