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Children have a more fragile immune system and don’t fully understand what death represents. Kissing a deceased relative can:
Exposing them to dangerous bacteria.
To cause them confusion, anxiety, or prolonged fear.
What do doctors recommend?
Saying goodbye from a distance or with a prayer.
If you wish to touch the deceased, do so with gloves and only for a few seconds.
Avoid kissing the face, hands, or mouth of the deceased.
Follow the instructions of the funeral and health personnel.
There are many ways to say goodbye with dignity and respect without compromising the physical and mental well-being of those left behind.
Loving someone doesn’t mean putting our health at risk. Doctors are clear: kissing a deceased person is a dangerous act, even if emotionally understandable. There are many ways to say goodbye with dignity and respect without compromising the physical and mental well-being of those left behind.
