We have never spoken to a child who attended a funeral and wished they hadn’t… but we have spoken to so very many who did not attend and deeply regret it. We have spoken to children who chose not to attend and had no regrets. We have spoken to children who chose to attend the funeral of someone important and were glad they did. Our guidance and suggestions are always offered in that context, and based on what we have learnt from listening to and supporting thousands of children and young people across the years. Should children attend funerals during the coronavirus lockdown?Īt Winston’s Wish, we recognise that your children are your children you know their individual needs, worries, strengths. We have put together some guidance for talking to children about funerals, explaining why they might not be able to attend a funeral and suggestions for alternative ways to say goodbye during this period. The numbers who can attend a funeral service in person are limited and friends and extended family members may not be able to comfort each other or express their grief due to social distancing restrictions. The lockdown and social distancing restrictions and safety measures introduced in response to the coronavirus pandemic has affected funerals, memorial services and other rituals after someone has died.
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