Comments for children at a wake and funeral

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children at a wake and funeral

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Feb 12, 2010
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Best to let your daughter-in-law make the decision
by: Anonymous

While your concerns are most definitely valid, you could easily be "stirring the pot" unnecessarily. If you push your opinion on her and it turns out everyone is thrilled with the children being there, you will be eating crow. If you push your opinion on her and it turns out you are right, she will be embarrassed and that could easily lead to her being angry towards you.

Your concern, aired once - and then your respect to let her and your son make the decision will best serve you. Your gracious silence is a better "told you so" and will earn you respect by your daughter-in-law - a young lady that is the mother of your grandchildren and therefore, someone you want to have a good relationship with.

Oct 01, 2009
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Children At The Wake
by: Eunice

That depends on the family who organized the wake. Some prefer to have children around and some others not to.

In general, I believe if the children are old enough to behave themselves, not run around too much making loud noises, which is disrespectful, they should be able to attend the wake.

Best if you phone in advance and getting your answer might influence your daughter-in-law's final decision.

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