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. 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. 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. We have spoken to children who chose to attend the funeral of someone important and were glad they did.
We have spoken to children who chose not to attend and had no regrets. 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.
