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[quote=Anonymous]I took DS (9y.o.) to my grandmother’s open casket viewing and then closed casket funeral. Open casket is part of our cultural and family tradition. He asked to come. I also kept him at the back of the room and did not make it an issue if he did or did not want to see her body and say prayers. We talked about the fact that it would be open casket before we went but also talked to him, before we went, that he joule only participate in the way in which he felt comfortable. Towards the end of the viewing, he asked me to join him in approaching the casket to pray and see her. We did this together in a no-drama and supported manner. He came away from the whole experience focused on the opportunity to meet extended family and felt proud and grown up that he had joined and shown his respects. Death is a part of life. I think it is just important to allow your kids space and choices as to how to participate.[/quote]
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