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Updated Feb 12, 2012

Q: Memorial Ideas for a Premie 21 Week Old    —Chula Vista, CA

"A dear friend of mine went into labor at 21 weeks, the baby was born alive and lived for about 2 hours. They are havi..."

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For many, lit candles are a remembrance of loved ones lives and perhaps afterlife. The babies clothing, if the baby ever had a chance to wear any, could be framed. T...

I'm so sorry about your friend's loss. I don't have any suggestion for the memorial. But reading Lisa S response about baby's footprints, you might want to consider ...

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Q: 2 Year Old at a Funeral    —Wallingford, CT

"Hi everyone, So we got sad news this morning, my husband's grandmother passed suddenly last night. He's there with ..."

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I brought my 18 month old to a funeral. It wasn't as terrible as I thought it might be. Although a 2 year old is probably more inquisitive. I suggest you bring colorin...

So sorry for your loss. My grandmother passed away when my son was almost two. We took him the the calling hours (we had a memorial service a few months later) and he...

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Q: Children at Funerals?    —Stow, OH

"I am wondering what you ladies think about taking an almost three year old to a wake and funeral? My husband's gre..."

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I have a friend who is now close to 30 y/o that can not go to funerals still. Her mother did not feel it was appropiate to take to funerals until she was about 10 year...

If it were me, I think I would take her to the wake but not to the funeral. It has been my experience that people enjoying seeing the little ones at times like this a...

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Q: Troop in Iraq Denied Leave for Funeral! Help Us Get Him There!    —Norco, CA

"My nephew is currently on his second deployment to war. His Popa died yesterday morning, we contacted the red cross ..."

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Sorry to hear of your loss, but I did ask around here in the office and one of the ladies here is a mom to a marine and stated that he should check to see if maybe he ...

Hi H., My father was in the military for almost 30yrs and he told me to have you get in contact with the Inspector General. They should better help you out in this s...

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Q: What to Give in Lieu of Flowers?    —Joliet, IL

"My brother in law's mother just passed away and the wake is tomorrow. She made it very clear that she did not want f..."

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When my dad passed we were happy to recieve flowers, but happier to receive meals. We were too greif stricken to cook, and it was wonderful to just throw someone else...

DITTO....Kristy covered it very well. Last year Grandma died (my mother-in-law) and, just knowing that MY family was there for my husband (his in-laws) meant the worl...

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Q: Funeral Gift    —Silver Spring, MD

"Is it appropriate to give money towards funeral expenses or the educational expenses of the deceased grandchildren in..."

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GS, Have you thought about www.starregistry.com/? You can name a star after the children. I'm sorry for your loss. K.

Dear GS, It is completely appropriate to give money or help out in any way possible, especially, in that type of situation. I can't tell you how many last minute e...

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Q: How Do You Tell a Child......    —Lincoln, NE

"When a close relative (grandma, grampa, uncle, etc.) dies. How do you tell a special needs child that the certain pe..."

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I dont have a special needs child, but I can offer some info on how I explained the death of a grandfather to my child. I told them that when people got old or sick so...

Depends on the child and exactly how they are special needs. What their maturity level is etc. My mom passed away when I was 19 very young. When I had my daughter I...

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Q: Need Some Info Please.    —Charleston, WV

"We recieved a call last night that my husbands brother, who is only 33yo was killed in auto accident. My five year ol..."

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I think you did the right thing. Children don't often grasp the deep understanding of death as we do, but that is not to say that it doesn't affect them. But it does...

I don't see any harm in taking him. Especially if this will be his first one. You want his first one to be of someone your familiar with, because he will probably have...

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Q: Seeking a Place to Hold a Reception After My Grandfathers Funeral Need by Today.    —Rancho Cucamonga, CA

"Hello MOM's I am looking for a private inexpensive place to hold a reception for my husbands grandfathers funeral. H..."

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Hi J. I sorry about your loss. In regards to where to hold a funeral, How about a church? their often willing to help and very inexpensive. God bless

Not sure if you belong to any of the local churches but they sometimes offer their halls for funeral receptions. Might want to check with them.

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Q: Seeking Sympathy Gift for 7 Yr Old Boy Lost Mom    —Grapevine, TX

"I have just lost my cousin and her youngest son in a plane crash. Her oldest son and husband are recovering. I am loo..."

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The memory quilt is a precious gift for anyone who has lost a loved one. Also, the gift of a tear-drop shaped clear crystal to hang in his bedroom window would be nic...

doreen, my sincere thoughts and prayers truly go out to you and your family during this difficult time. i can't even imagine the emotions. as for a sympathy gift ...

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