Saying goodbye to a family member or close friend at their funeral is tough for everyone, but for many people it also provides an important moment of relief and closure. For parents, it’s often not clear whether attending a funeral will have the same effect on their child, with many fearing it will do them more harm than good. As a general rule, older children often know whether they can cope, so when a relative or friend passes away, you should ask them whether they would like to say goodbye to them at the funeral. How a child deals with grief depends on their age and personality. In general,…