Should a 16 year old go to a funeral?

There is no right or wrong decision on whether children should or should not attend a funeral. When they are grown up they may not remember specific details of the funeral but they will remember that it was a meaningful, non-threatening experience and that they were involved and included in it.

How do teens cope with losing their mom?

If your teenager doesn’t want to open up to you to discuss their grief, consider seeking outside counseling. Validation of individual feelings: Encourage your teenager to talk about their feelings openly. Let them know that it’s okay to grieve their loss and to express emotion.

What age is appropriate for a funeral?

Many people worry that their children are too young to go to a funeral and won’t understand what is happening. 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.

How do you tell your teen their mom died?

Some appropriate sentiments are listed below.

1. “Sometimes we feel like it’s our fault when someone dies, but it’s not.”
2. “It’s hard to imagine someone we love has died.”
3. “I am so sorry your friend/parent/sibling died. I know you will miss him/her.”
4. “When someone dies, it’s OK to talk about how you feel.”

Who speaks first at a funeral?

1. The deceased’s religious leader. In many communities, the deceased’s priest, pastor, rabbi, or minister writes and gives the eulogy at the funeral. If the religious leader knew the deceased personally, he or she would probably add personal stories, especially those that tell the story of the person’s faith.

Should I go to my friend’s mom’s funeral?

Unless the family wants the funeral or memorial service to be private, you are welcome to attend. If you are close to the bereaved or the deceased, live close by and have no extenuating circumstances, then, by all means, go to the funeral. In fact, if you don’t go, your presence may be missed.