I'd never been to a funeral since my SIL (who died of breast cancer) -- I was well into my 20's. My family has a tradition of cremation/no funeral thang. I don't know what it is, but I have requested the same. It just feels normal to me. My hubby is under strict orders not to put me in the ground, and I don't want any service. My mother requested the same, but we did have a small service. When my grammy died, no funeral. Grandpa, same thing. My aunt, same thing.
We grow up by what we've seen and what we know. Casey saw how all those pets were buried...and treated Caylee just the same. It goes with the territory.
I don't need a grief counselor to tell me that!
MOO
Mel