In the middle of the service, the child quietly stood up, went to their mother’s coffin, and pressed their ear against it.

A deeply emotional photo from the Philippines has gone viral, capturing a young boy trying to climb his mother’s coffin for one last embrace. The image, taken during his mother’s funeral, reflects the immense grief of losing a parent at such a tender age.

The photo was shared by the woman’s relatives on Facebook and quickly touched hearts worldwide. “How do we answer the child who asks, ‘Why doesn’t Mommy sleep next to me anymore?’ Our hearts break…”

According to Perfect Media, the boy was determined to say his final goodbye, bringing a chair to climb the coffin and hug his mother one last time. This powerful image highlights the raw pain children face when losing a parent.

No child should have to endure such a tragic loss so early in life. The photo serves as a reminder to love and cherish your loved ones every day, as life is fragile and unpredictable.