I totally agree. Death and funerals are (unfortunately) a totally normal part of life. Children IMO should be exposed to this gently and in a way where they are not scared. Charlotte is a complete wet blanket and is going to end up with three wet blanket children too. He was elderly, a great grandad and clearly someone that the children weren’t super super close to (given charl never saw him) - it would probably be a ‘better’ funeral for them to experience. So many cultures and people have such an issue with death and honestly it’s because people shy away from it so much.Her kids aren’t going to the funeral? That’s shameless. Why shouldn’t they be able to say goodbye to a loved one when the rest of the family will be there.
It’s so important for them, and I really feel helps them understand death without being scared of it. The funeral is really sad, yes, then you have the wake and share happy memories. It’s a celebration of the person. I find it so sad she’s shutting them out of that. I also think children are almost a comfort at funerals of elderly relatives. They’re the next generation, after all.
I’ve taken the children out of school for a few family funerals and have always been given authorisation.
To be fair…I’m 30 and I’ve never been to a funeral. I only have one grandparent who’s alive. I chose not to go to go to the funerals.How do you get to the age of 35 and never been to a funeral?! Privilege much?? I went to my first funeral at 5 when my grandad died. By the time I was 20 I had been to loads because all my uncles, grandparents etc had died! Some parts of this country have very low life expectancy compared to others. Luck has nothing to do with it.
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How’s it privileged? My grandad died when I was 34 and until then I’d only been to one other funeral of my dad’s nan when I was in my 20’s. For all her faults, she can’t be responsible that none of her relatives have died until she’s in her 30’s.How do you get to the age of 35 and never been to a funeral?! Privilege much?? I went to my first funeral at 5 when my grandad died. By the time I was 20 I had been to loads because all my uncles, grandparents etc had died! Some parts of this country have very low life expectancy compared to others. Luck has nothing to do with it.
I really agree.I wouldn’t take primary school age children to a funeral either. Totally personal preference. It’s also not really Charlotte’s fault that she’s never been to a funeral, she’s really lucky! I just don’t think she really appreciates just how lucky
England must do funerals way differently than Ireland? Here the person is buried within 3/4days unless died under suspicious circumstances. And the wake is when the dead person comes home for the few days before the funeral usually in an open casket and everyone comes to pay their respects and have a celebration of their life ect. after the funeral its usually all doom and gloom tbhAre they not even going to the wake? Seems very odd to me but in some ways it’s probably a good thing as Charlotte can barely do an Instagram story about a normal every day thing without tearing up so she’ll no doubt be a mess at the funeral.
She is very lucky to get to her age and having not gone to a funeral. Obviously not something she can control but she is lucky not to have lost someone before now. My friend died when we were 10 so our whole class went to the funeral and have lost various school/college/uni friends and relatives since then. I guess I always thought it most people had lost someone by their mid30’s (not that I wish it on anyone of course).
Funeral is usually a couple of weeks after death in England, longer if its busy! The wake is food/drinks after the funeral, can be quite nice sharing stories about the deceasedEngland must do funerals way differently than Ireland? Here the person is buried within 3/4days unless died under suspicious circumstances. And the wake is when the dead person comes home for the few days before the funeral usually in an open casket and everyone comes to pay their respects and have a celebration of their life ect. after the funeral its usually all doom and gloom tbh
She’s privileged because she’s rich. She doesn’t know hardship because of where she grew up. Where my family are from the average life expectancy is about 20 years lower than where she’s from. And that teaches you stuff about life that she isn’t even capable of understanding. She preaches about the cost of living crisis and saving money. But realistically she has no idea how people are suffering and have done for years. The cost of living crisis isn’t new.How’s it privileged? My grandad died when I was 34 and until then I’d only been to one other funeral of my dad’s nan when I was in my 20’s. For all her faults, she can’t be responsible that none of her relatives have died until she’s in her 30’s.
I’m 38 and have been to 3 funerals in my life.
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I really agree.
I didn’t take my children to my grandads funeral because it was during Covid anyway, but I wouldn’t have wanted them to see me and other adults so upset. They said their goodbye’s in their own way. I also didn’t have the mental capacity to be looking after my children whilst mourning my loss.
Yeah usually here it’s at least a couple of weeks before the funeral. I’ve only known people to visit the person in the funeral parlour if they wish, I’m not sure if some might bring them home. Then the wake is after the service, usually has a buffet and drinks and people catching up and sharing stories. The funerals I have been too any children come to the wake and it lightens the atmosphere a bit. I always think that part is nicer than the service as you can share memories that might not have made the service,England must do funerals way differently than Ireland? Here the person is buried within 3/4days unless died under suspicious circumstances. And the wake is when the dead person comes home for the few days before the funeral usually in an open casket and everyone comes to pay their respects and have a celebration of their life ect. after the funeral its usually all doom and gloom tbh
As usual! That would no way feed 3 of them. 1 mini pizza, a pack of nuggets and a share cookie with some cucumber and pepper sticks on the side? For a 12 year old and a 6 and 7 year old?? It's bloody shameful, how can she not see!She already shown us the kids tea - that was shite!
Aww that lunchbox for Daisy? Thatbwas absolutely pitiful. It's like, wheres the rest of the food??? Charlotte is the reason that Daisy looks so malnourished. Because she is!!3 strawberries and 2 chocolates, a cake and a chocolate biscuit
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