Unfortunately we all experience loss at some point in our lives. With it comes the grief of losing a loved one and the void they leave in our lives. The way in which we deal and cope with that grief though will differ from person to person. But one thing that we all need is … Read more
When someone loses a loved one we want to find a way to comfort them and pay our respects. A really good way to do this is by praying – specifically in this case with sympathy prayers. Prayer helps us to express our love and understanding for others, to empathise with what they are going … Read more
Losing someone is terrible for everyone. One of the things that makes it easier to cope and get through a loss is the support of friends, family and the people around you. If you’re one of those people looking to offer comfort a good way to do so is by expressing your sympathy for their … Read more
Losing a child is one of the most tragic things that could happen to anyone. A parent having their son or daughter taken from them will likely be the most painful experience that could possibly be imagined. The grief will be long lasting and change the lives of the family involved forever. I lost my … Read more
A letter of condolence can be difficult. Whilst in most cases sending a short note or message will suffice there will be times where it will be more appropriate to send a condolence letter. Writing your own sympathy letter or note, if you can, is a good idea. But writing an entire condolence letter is … Read more
When someone you know experiences a loss it can be hard to know what to say and do. You may have already sent a sympathy card with message or bouquet of flowers but want to help and offer your support further, but aren’t sure how, and definitely don’t want to end up offending them. This … Read more
When someone loses their mother it will be a devastating time for them. The connection between a daughter or son and their mother is like nothing else. When I lost my mother it was like my world had fallen apart. Attempting to come up with the right words to express your condolences for those going … Read more
Losing a father is one of the hardest things you can go through. Even after the death of a father his son or daughter have a bond that is profound and everlasting. Offering condolences if you know someone who’s dad has died will show you are thinking of the bereaved. But choosing a sympathy message … Read more
When sending a sympathy card there can be worry about the correct protocol or ways in which to do things. There are no set rules to this but we can offer some guidelines that you may wish to follow in order to avoid causing any offense or upsetting the recipient. These are by no means … Read more
How to sign a sympathy card is often overlooked. The focus is usually on the sympathy message itself. That’s understandable, and offering your condolences and words of comfort to the deceased should be the priority. But signing a sympathy card when you’ve written the message is important too. I’ve always found the ending to be … Read more