It's a truly heartbreaking scene as a woman tries to come to terms with the death of her child at its funeral.

And this footage has sparked a debate online - thanks to this balloon which appears to offer her a message of comfort from beyond the grave.

At first the balloon floats away from a small white coffin which is sitting on an altar.

It slowly meanders over to the woman who is crying while sitting down.

The balloon then suddenly stops and appears to be attracted to her.

Ghost of child carries balloon to grieving mother at funeral wake
Eerie: Onlookers believe the child's ghost is carrying a balloon to grieving mother at funeral wake

Rather than continuing to float it actually stays for at least 20 seconds before the woman sits up and takes notice.

She eventually cuddles the balloon as if she's drawn to a paranormal experience.

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Taken in Mexico the footage has sparked a debate amongst those who've watched the clip on YouTube.

One user said: "What times we live in, a mother is comforted by an invisible force, and what matters the most is that it was recorded in a funeral.

"It's like being very thirsty while a bottle of water in front of you but do not drink the water because there is no glass. An absurd frivolity."

Ghost of child carries balloon to grieving mother at funeral wake
Cuddle: The mother takes the balloon and gives it a hug in this unusual footage

While another said that they believe the balloon is actually a demon trying to trick the woman.

They said: "How beautiful it happens that children go to heaven are not souls.

"I think it is a demon confusing mother."

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While another has completely ruled out the idea that it's a ghost insisting that it's disrespectful to film at a funeral.

They said: "Lie!! The balloon gets stuck on her back and for that reason does not continue due to the airflow. Stop recording at funerals, Stupid!!"