[Aliantha]

I don't think I'd take my boys to a friend's parent's funeral. The main reason being that I think as kids they just don't need to be exposed to that level of grief.

I think if it were a close friend of either of my boys, I'd maybe suggest picking him up after the funeral and bringing him home to hang out or something. One, because maybe it would help the child, and two because it might help the remaining parent in a way. Not saying to offer would be accepted, but it's probably something I'd do.

It's a hard thing, but I personally just don't think kids need to go to funerals.