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[quote=Anonymous]She should attend or at the very least be given the opportunity. It’s important for her to attend so she can process her grief. Sensitively explain what to expect at the funeral and follow her lead. Death is a part of life and she will be less fearful over time if she sees it that way. It’s probably her first experience understanding mortality and it’s a scary concept, but it doesn’t mean she can’t work through it. However, I don’t think seeing an open casket is helpful. Let her last memory be of her grandmother alive. So if there’s a wake, allow her to skip that and only attend the funeral. If the casket is open during the funeral, allow her to keep her distance. She can sit a few rows back. [/quote]
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