david hobbs
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I offer helpOur best Friend Julie died suddenly this weekend aged 49.
She was a gentle soul, and spent her life looking after the needs of others.
On the same weekend my granddaughters little 7 year old friend named Angel passed.
My granddaughter found the answer.
"Julie went too look after Angel".
Perhaps I will accept that as a good a reason as any.
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wackyjacky
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I'm so sorry to hear about both Julie and Angel... 
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mark
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7 years old ,how sad
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david hobbs
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Angel was my granddaughters friend.
I wonder what is the best time or age to explain to the very young about death?
I always remember finding out that my Nan had died only because I overheard my parents talking about it.
As An adult I still resent not going to her funeral.
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meiah
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My Mum died when I was 10. I chose not to go to the funeral. I wanted to remember her when she was alive, and I do.
The very young can cope with the idea of death, but as with all things, it depends on how they learn about it, how they form their views, how it is presented.
My Mum was poorly for a long while, and when she died she didn't need to be confused, or to hurt anymore. She still loves us. I still feel that 30 years on.
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evergreen
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Death is sad isn't it....
what can you say to a child but something hopeful and lovely to assist with holding the idea of life and love in their hearts..
to me everything I think of to say feels inadequate in these situations it is often the children that have the greatest insights your grand daughter is obviously one of those insightful children
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