Death of estranged Grandparent

[spinandgin]

I wasn't sure whether to post this in 'Bereavement' or here, but I thought this group might have more experience.

Today I found out my ex partners mum passed away. My DDs father & family live on the other side of the world and have very little contact with her, only occasional messages/presents.

She is 9, and I am concerned she might find this difficult, as she has always 'mourned' her absent father & his family.

Does anyone have any experience of this, and advice to share?

I don’t have experience of this as both my exes parents died before I even met him. My children have never asked about them though. Did she ever meet her? She might take it better than you think.

Not had this experience but I think if it were me in your position and if my child never had a relationship with them I would probably not even say anything as it wouldn’t do any good for the lil one especially if you say they mourn the absent father/family.

Bit of a tough one but something that may be best to not say anything until she is old enough to process her feeling properly she has about her father/their family.