Just like any other family. They are confident in their entry to heaven, less so about yours. No topic is forbidden by Amish. Because the surroundings of hospitalization will be more foreign to an Amish child who lives without electricity, telephone, often central plumbing, conversation should be kept within his or her areas of curiosity and interest about this outside world he has been thrust into, often with little time for adjustment. Amish funerals are held in home of the deceased.
Caskets are pine boxes made within the community.
The entire congregation participates in the mourning period. Family will arrive from many other states for an Amish funeral. Viewing is often held in an outer building during summer months. A number of meals are served to the mourners. As in all families the death of a child is tragic, however, Amish belief that they are on Earth waiting their turn to go to heaven, acceptance of death of children is unquestioned.