Losing anyone from your life is just awful. But when you lose a parent it is like nothing else and utterly heartbreaking. So what do you say to someone who lost a parent? What if it has happened suddenly? How can you hope to offer any comfort through your words after something so tragic. It … Read more
Knowing what to say to someone who is dying is extremely difficult. The last thing you want to do is say the wrong thing and upset them or cause offence. We tend to find talking about death uncomfortable. But when you find yourself talking to someone who is dying it’s easy to be anxious about … Read more
Knowing what to say to someone going to a funeral may seem difficult at first but it doesn’t have to be. When someone is attending a funeral it can cause strong emotions. Funerals are when we remember and say goodbye to our loved ones. This can be difficult for many people, so keep that in … Read more
When someone you care about passes away you will receive condolences and sympathy cards from the likes of friends, family, colleagues and more. That means in time you will want to thank those people and send sympathy thank you notes to coworkers, friends and family. It’s only polite to let them know you appreciated their … Read more
Facing the funeral of a sister is so hard. We form bonds with our sisters that are like no others, and losing that amazing relationship is devastating. But your sisters funeral is the time when you can say goodbye. You get the chance to look back on her life and remember the incredible person she … Read more
Writing an obituary is difficult for many of us. Finding the right words to sum up a loved ones life is so hard. Not to mention how brief you are required to keep it. That’s why an obituary template can be so helpful. Having a guide of what to write for an obituary gives you … Read more
When you’re in the position of planning or attending a funeral for a loved one it’s important to know the difference between a eulogy and obituary. Whether you’re writing or delivering one yourself or are organizing either of them it’s vital to know what each is and what they’re for. Very simply a eulogy is … Read more
When you’ve lost a loved one you will most likely receive lots of messages of condolences from friends, family and more. But after the funeral or some time has passed you may start thinking about thanking those who offered those condolences. What you say to those who sent their sympathy or write in a condolence … Read more
‘Heaven gained an angel’ is a sweet phrase that is used to mark the passing of a loved one. When we lose someone special we like to think of them as happy and in a better place – like heaven. So as a way to remember and commemorate the departed there are different quotes, messages, … Read more
Epitaphs provide a tribute or way to remember a loved one after they are gone. They are often the details of the deceased – name, date of birth and death, family relationship – as well as a few moving words that honors their life or was very personal to them. But it can be hard … Read more