Boy, that is tough!
I think alot depends on your beliefs and what you have taught your daughter. IMO
I, as an adult have been to funerals of people who openly do not believe in God or an after life. One was a young man who died from Muscular Dystrophy at 18. He told me many times there was no God and He would hate HIm if He did exist.
I have a very difficult time at these funerals..it effects me for days after.
BUT...when I go to the funeral of a young child or a "believer"..I can handle. it. Especially, In the case of a person who is freed from a world of terrible physical pain or old age. I am saddened at the loss of my friend or relative, but at the same time, I have such peace and joy. It is the beginning of their life, not the end.
Death is a common thing in our house...when you breed dogs, you see it alot..puppies die, old dogs die..my children learned dying is a part of living and they accepted the fact our dogs went to Heaven and we would see them again someday..same with people. IMO !!
I have no problem with taking a child of nine to a funeral..you might want to ask your MD.
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