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2 Year Old at a Funeral
Asked by K.S. from New York
on October 2, 2008
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Hi everyone,
So we got sad news this morning, my husband's grandmother passed suddenly last night. He's there with his mom making arrangements now (I don't have deta...
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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...
- I'm so sorry. I just took my 9 month old son to a memorial service, and it's a challenge. I decided to not feel guilty at all about having him there, and just sit ne...
Death of a Close Relative: How to Explain/comfort a 4 Year Old
Asked by K.E. from Reading
on October 17, 2006
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My mother-in-law has terminal cancer and is not expected to make it much longer. My 4 year old is very close to her and is aware that Mom-Mom doesn't "feel well" a lo...
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- hi. first of all, i'm extremely sorry to hear of your mother-in-law's illness. my father just passed away in febuary of a brain tumor which came about very suddenly, i...
- My daughter is 4 1/2 and recently lost her great-grandmother. She wasn't that close with her since she lived far away, but she definitely knew her and spent time with...
- A good friend of mine died last year, my kids didn't know ehr but they saw my sadness and I talked to my oldest who is now almost 6 about it. We are religious and I th...
Help!!! I Need Advice!!!
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on December 5, 2007
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Ok-background first. I'm adopted. I found my birth FAMILY almost 4 years ago. The first few years were rough because my birthmom was a bit in shock...a whole lot of me...
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- I think your plan is very reasonable. What does you Aunt think? Maybe she would let you stay with or by her to be in the wings until you find out what's what? If yo...
- I think you should take a page out of your bmom's book and stop caring what she wants. I second calling your aunt and talking to her / the doctors - and then make the...
- I, like many who've written before me, think you should go. Quit worrying about what your birthmother thinks. You have a bond with your birthgrandmother, and you hav...
UPDATE - PLEASE NO MORE REPLIES 2Yr Old and Funeral
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on September 29, 2008
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I have a 2 1/2yr old active daughter, and I need you advice. I have to attend a viewing at a funeral home and hour away. I am not sure if I should bring my daughter ...
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- I wouldn't take her. There could be other times where they could meet your daughter, and I'm sure they would understand if they asked you "where is your daughter" yo...
- I wouldn't bring her to the funeral. There is usually a gathering afterwards, it would be fine to take her to that. If you do not have someone to watch her, just have ...
- I wouldn't bring her. We just went through this a couple of months ago. My daughter turned 3 in August and we had a funeral in July. We don't see the family very of...
Funeral Out of State
Asked by A.G. from Raleigh
on August 6, 2009
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Need a little help here....my grandmother is currently on 24 hour hospice care and not expected to make it through the weekend. Thankfully we were able to go see her t...
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- I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother. My grandmother died in hospice four months ago and I was blessed to be at her side when she passed. It's for this reason ...
- I think it depends on how close your kids were to her and if it bothers them not to go. Why would your mother care if they go anyway? Remind her that they did not at...
- A.~ you are not wrong. Gently tell your mom that you and your husband had a plan in motion so there would be less confusion to the children. While they do their activ...
Songs for a Grandmother's Funeral Dvd
Asked by M.P. from Bloomington
on June 27, 2008
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My grandmother was diagnosed with a brain tumor which in inoperable. I am putting together a dvd of pictures of the family to be shown at the funeral. Does anyone ha...
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- Celine Dion "fly". It was meant for a young teen but it would be appropriate as well. I think any song that she liked could be used. Best of luck!!
- Wow there are alot of responses! I am so sorry to hear that you are preparing for your grandmothers death. That is not an easy thing. My grandmother passed aw...
- Mercy Me " Homesick" is perfect!! Natalie Grant " Held" , Mark Schultz " Walking her home", These are all Christian artist if you try to find them. I wish you all comf...
Funeral Gift
Asked by G.S. from Washington DC
on April 24, 2009
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Is it appropriate to give money towards funeral expenses or the educational expenses of the deceased grandchildren instead of flowers? They did not specify any charity...
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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...
- I think that money in the deceased name for the education of the grandchildren is an absolutely fantastic idea. What a way for her to be remembered and have her influ...
Finding Suitable Funeral Attire for Tween
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on November 10, 2008
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Hello,
My family will be experiencing the death of an amazing woman in the near future. The problem is that I want to try to find my daughter appropriate funeral at...
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- Try Lane Bryant, The Avenue or Dress Barn Woman. She will be able to find something there.
- I'm sorry to hear about your anticipated loss. I have a nineteen year old "Plus Size" niece whose mother doesn't spend much time shopping at the right places for her....
- I would suggest Lane Bryant or Torrid. Torrid will have a lot of clothes that would NOT be approriate, but I'm sure you could find something there. I tried on a very...
Funeral Songs for Mom
Asked by A.A. from Dallas
on November 19, 2008
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My Momma, 60, suffered a heart attack Monday afternoon and died while driving to our house to bring us dinner. Every Monday she would bring our family a 5 course meal....
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- Hi A., I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. Another person asked a similar question last month, so I thought I'd post it for you...
- A. I want you to know first and foremost I am very sorry for your loss. I too have lost my sweet Mom and at her funeral we played the song "Goodnight My Angel" by Bil...
- First of all -- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a tragic thing to happen so close to the holidays and to someone so young. I wish you the peace that only th...
Taking My Children to a Funeral
Asked by J.C. from New York
on March 24, 2009
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I recently lost an aunt and her funeral is this week. My family has always been close even as spread out as we are. My older two girls I know will be able to handle ...
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- when i had to take my girls to the funeral home when they were little i took along some coloring books..crayons...and other smaller toys to keep them busy..usually fo...
- My husband lost his sister just a month ago they were very close and it devistated him. We took our children to the funeral our little girls(5yrs & 4yrs )were close to...
- Dear J., I am sorry to hear about your loss. You youngest will not understand what is going on but the decision is up to you. You can take her to the viewing so s...
