Was at a childs funeral today - saddest thing I ever imagined

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A friends child was buried today and I am so upset. I am thinking about the little white coffin and his parents sobs constantly. I have little ones of my own and I can't help but think of been in their shoes.
I am heartbroken for them. How will they carry on with life? I don't understand why this happens.

My DS had a coffin made of pine and bamboo. It was beautiful.

I conducted a funeral for a baby who died from cot death at 12 weeks. I still think of it, and the family... seeing the father carrying in that tiny white coffin... :(

It was one of the hardest days of my life, keeping it together & being professional, so I cannot begin to imagine how the parents felt. After the burial, I got into the car and sobbed, feeling lucky that my part was over & just wanting to get home to my own child, and get my hand inside his vest, to feel his skin and warmth.

You sound like a lovely friend, just remember your friend... in my experience people tend to forget you after the funeral & in the weeks that follow, when ironically you feel worse, as the numbness & shock has worn off, and the reality and loss sinks in.

to those who have lost children. I saw a post on Facebook about people who lose their parents are called orphans, you lose your husband & you're a widow, but there is no term for those who lose a child, which must be the hardest loss of all.

Sadly I have attended several baby's funerals and each one is ingrained in my memory. I just don't know how bereaved parents cope with such a terrible loss

I attended the funeral of a 9 year old I used to work with in September. It was the single most sombering experience of my life...I later attended my grandparents funeral and I looked at it as a celebration rather than a melancholy event.

I lost my first son when he was 4 months old. His funeral was like a nightmare. I did not speak to anyone. I remember everyone looking at me, just faces. When my son was lowered into the ground, i collapsed into a screaming shrieking mess, just like i did the day i was told he was dying. I am still not over it and its been 13 years. :(

((((Coldwater)))), I'm so sorry, I can't begin to imagine what you have been through xx

The worst day of my life was 4 weeks ago, it was the day I followed my 3 year old daughters coffin into church, while cradling my 3 week old son. The people were a blur as I just concentrated on her, whilst tears streamed down my face. The vicar had told us that the church was full, so many friends and family and people from the village. We remember that day as Pippas day and our eldest son (5) had all his friends come and play with him at the wake, they all call it Pippas party. The loss of our daughter very suddenly to bacterial pneumonia has left a gaping hole in our lives and one that will never be filled, but knowing that we have support from everyone is very comforting. And yes it's true I love hearing people talk about my daughter, it makes me realise what an impact she made with everybody she met.

I am in tears for all of you who have faced such sadness.

Hugs and love to you. Your children are so loved.

Cathpip I read your other thread. My heart breaks for you. I hope you are ok. (Sorry I know no words are adequate).

Hugs to all on this thread.

I went to a little boys funeral he was 8 so heartbroken for the family :(

You don't. I count the days until I am dead. It can't come soon enough. My life is an utter misery.

I am so sorry for all of you who have lost children and who have had to go through the trauma of attending the funeral of a child you knew . I have tears in my eyes and feel I can't breathe. I can't even think of the right words to say, they all sound so trite and wrong. It is just so unfair and unjust.

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expat - I don't post much to you as such but I do think of you and your DD when I see your name on here. I am so sorry.

Expat - we remember Ailidh. I thought of her last week when I was swimming because they were playing 'call me maybe' and I know swimming was one of the things she desperately wanted to be able to do again. She isn't forgotten, your loss isn't forgotten by us.

This thread had turned me cold

I went to a funeral of a 14 year old boy who had died on a football pitch and the image of one of his friends standing in front of me at the church supported either side by his parents as he stood and sobbed uncontrollably will stay with me forever

Expat - I am so sorry, your pain is so obviously raw

I am crying now- this thread is heartbreaking

I also now feel so guilty as so many times I have wanted to say to his Dad that every time I hear Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars I think of your boy but haven't been able to. This song was played at his funeral and I cry whenever I hear it. Can not imagine the pain of parents that lose a child.

I buried my daughter today. She was born sleeping on Monday night. We knew from the 20 week scan she would not survive once she was born but her heart stopped when I was just over 34 weeks pregnant. The service today was beautiful. And as we laid her into the ground there were wee birds singing and chirping away. Have an almighty sense of calm now but I hope that I never have to experience this week again.

I am so sorry TheBabyFacedAssasin, I can't imagine what you must be going through. I am glad you have found calm today and I hope it stays with you. Thinking of you

expat - I remember. Every time I go on my Instagram I see this photo which is from a thread where it was requested
instagram.com/p/LwGa8jNd4w/

Didn't want to read and run, condolences to all involved. It is hard to speak about but so many people have been able to open up and share their thoughts. Time can help but never fully heal xxxx

Saddest day of my life was attending a family member's stillborn daughter's funeral. I've never forgotten the image of her holding the woven coffin down the aisle wracked with sobs. It was heartbreaking.

for all of you here who've been affected and much love.

Many condolences to all.
To me one of the saddest lines in literature is from Seamus Heaney's 'Mid term Break'...".."A four foot box, a foot for every year" about the death of his little brother.
Wishing peace and love to all who are grieving :(