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A child can view an open casket, but many parents worry that this can lead to trauma in children. Studies don’t provide an age for seeing a body. Instead, context and your child’s temperament are the most important factors when deciding to bring kids to a viewing.
May 20, 2018 · Describe everything from how the room is laid out to how the deceased may appear, should there be an open casket. Most funeral directors will be willing to assist—taking the child to an...
Dec 4, 2020 · Should a Child View an Open Casket? Viewing an open casket may be confusing or disturbing for some children, while for others it may bring comfort to see their deceased loved one looking peaceful. Infants and one-year-olds will not consciously remember if they see an open casket. Two to four-year-old children may believe the deceased individual ...
- Gabrielle Applebury
Aspect Consideration; Open/Closed Casket: Discuss what the child will see and prepare them for the visual aspects of children funerals.: Duration of Service: Plan according to the child's attention span; consider a quiet space where the child can rest if the service is lengthy.
Aug 2, 2021 · Learn about open casket funerals vs closed casket, which to choose, how to plan an open casket service, and etiquette for attending.
Aug 13, 2020 · Should Children View an Open Casket? Parents are the best gauge of whether children should be allowed to view the person's body. Younger children may not understand what is happening, and school-age children may be scared. Discuss the open casket with your children before visitation or the funeral and make the decision together.
- Amy Hoover
An open-casket funeral is a funeral service where the deceased’s body is displayed in a casket. This type of service is offered so loved ones and friends can say their final goodbyes in person. Typically, just the top half of the casket is open, showing only the person’s face, shoulders, and torso.
