Bringing Children to Funerals
As we spoke with parents when writing our book, I Have a Question about Death, one of the questions that came up most frequently was whether or not to bring a child to a funeral or memorial service. This is an understandable question, especially given how difficult it can be to talk with children about death and dying. As with any decision involving children, and particularly so if the child has special needs, it’s most important to take into account a child’s social and emot