If you’re sending flowers or a wreath to a funeral you may be worrying about what to say. It can be hard to know what to write on a funeral wreath. How can you be expected to find the right words to remember or say goodbye to someone you loved. You only get one chance … Read more
When your mom has sadly passed away it inevitably means there will be a funeral. And so you will want to pay your respects to your mother. That might mean just by being there, giving a eulogy or reading, or with some special funeral flowers that were special to your mom. Flowers are traditional at … Read more
When there is a natural disaster, something like an earthquake or tsunami, the devastation can be massive. Sadly many lives are lost and homes destroyed. It is a time of both national and personal loss, grief and sadness. To the people affected it will be heartbreaking to have lost their loved ones. You may be … Read more
When someone you know has to go into a hospice it can be a scary and upsetting time. Sadly a hospice is where those who are terminally ill are looked after, which means they won’t be coming home. That means you’re talking to someone who is coming to the end of their life. Knowing the … Read more
Sympathy and condolences aren’t just for those that have lost someone to death. The end of a relationship – breaking up with your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife – deserves just as much sympathy and support. Breakups are so hard for those involved. Splitting up with the person you’ve loved is heartbreaking and it’s in … Read more
As times have changed so have the way we offer our condolences. Not so long ago you might have sent a card or talked to those grieving in person (you still can, of course!), but with the internet and social media more of us are sending condolence messages on Facebook. Facebook has become such an … Read more
When offering your condolences to those who have suffered a loss one of the most common phrases is ‘you’re in my thoughts and prayers’ (or some variation of that). It’s a lovely sentiment that may well be true. And it demonstrates understanding of their pain and empathy to the situation. But you might want to … Read more
When you are offering your condolences for a loss one of the first things you might think to say or write is “rest in peace”. It’s probably the most common way of paying tribute to the deceased. And it’s a perfectly good way to express your sadness after losing someone. But you might want to … Read more
Losing a pet is just as heartbreaking as losing a loved one. Pets are just as important as other members of the family and so when they pass away it’s accepted that we grieve for them just as strongly. When a friend or family member dies there is often a death announcement to let people … Read more
When someone passes away it’s easy to forget that you need to inform others of their death. A death announcement is necessary to let family, friends and casual acquaintances know that a loved one has sadly passed away so they can attend the funeral, send condolences, make a donation or just offer their support. But … Read more