Even though the laws of mourning may not apply in this instance due to the young age of the baby, Jennifer and Daniel may wish to mourn by inviting friends and family to be with them, or they may want to have their privacy. What matters to this couple may involve Jewish traditions, or not.

Jewish tradition places profound importance in mourning practices and giving time to grieve; being in touch with the sanctity of life comes with a deep respect of death. Jennifer and Daniel, as well as their close family members, may tear their clothing in the place of their heart, and wear this for the first week as a sign of their state.

The time between death and the funeral is painful and short. It is very important to show respect to the body, which must never be left alone, and which Jewish belief dictates deserves a quick burial in the earth. Jennifer and Daniel have sought for their baby to be buried as soon as possible, with the support of a local rabbi. Immediately after a Jewish burial follows seven days where immediate family members sit Shiva, congregating in their home - the Shiva house - and anyone can visit the mourners to sit with them in their loss. Mourners must not make their own food but are served by those present. In contrast, mourners make the first move in terms of conversation; in fact, it’s quite rude for a visitor to start talking. What can one say in the face of grief?