What age is it appropriate for a child to attend a funeral?

What age is it appropriate for a child to attend a funeral?

By age 7 or so, most children understand the permanence of death. A school-age child is also old enough to attend a funeral, but only if he wants to. Give your child the choice of whether he wants to go or not, without any pressure or coercion to go, Markham advised.

Can you refuse to have a funeral?

There is no law that says you have to have a funeral, but the law does state that you must “dispose of the body of the person who has died by burial, cremation or any other means” (Births and Deaths Registration). Generally your options are: Natural Burial – A burial can take place at a natural or woodland burial site.

Should an 8 year old go to a funeral?

There is no right or wrong answer. But offering your child the option to go is one opportunity for them to say ‘goodbye’ to a special person. But most children have a full understanding of death by the time they are about 8-10 years old and many younger children will have enough understanding to go to the funeral.

What happens if you dont attend a funeral?

If you’re choosing not to have a funeral, consider Direct Cremation instead. Direct Cremation is an opportunity for a person who doesn’t want a traditional funeral to make plans that suit them and their loved ones. The best way for individuals choosing not to have a funeral to proceed is to talk to an expert.

How much is a cheapest funeral?

The National Funeral Directors Association estimates the average cost of a funeral with cremation at about $6,000. Cremation services can range from $1,000 – $3,000 on the low end of the spectrum but can cost as much as $6,000 – $8,000 depending on what options you select.

Do you sit up when being cremated?

Does the body sit up during cremation? Yes, this can happen. Due to the heat and the muscle tissue, the body can move as the body is broken down, although this does happen inside the coffin, so it won’t be visible.