My dad died last week, with the funeral next week. I have been debating whether to take my 2.5 dd. My mum and siblings are all fine for her to come. And a friend of mine who is attending says she can help if needed. As it won't be a very long service (about 25 mins) I'm hoping we can keep her occupied. I think I would like her to come as there will be family there she hasn't met. And also lots of my dads friends who I haven't seen for many years who will remember me when I was that age.
What I am struggling with is what do we tell her? We don't live close to my parents so she doesn't know her grandad well so I don't think she will miss him not being there or really know what is going on. DP doesn't think we should really tell her anything other than explain what is happening on day (eg going to have to sit still and quiet for 20 mins but after going back to uncles for cake). but I am wondering if we need to explain more? Any tips? Just to add, MIL thinks she will be scared for life and no way we should take her!
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to take 2.5 to funeral of grandad and what. if anything to tell her.
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meganorks · 19/01/2014 15:51
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