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
Our grandmother’s are such wonderful and important parts of our lives. We develop really deep connections with them that are unlike other relationships. So when your grandmother passes away and you have to attend her funeral you will want to remember and pay your respects to her. That might mean giving a moving eulogy or … Read more
When you send a sympathy card to someone who has suffered a loss you probably spend most of your time on the message. That makes sense – it’s the words of sympathy you choose that they will read and hopefully take comfort from. But how you address a sympathy card is important too. Who the … Read more
After someone passes away we often look back on their life and think of all they achieved. And even though we are sad at having lost them we can take comfort knowing that it was a life well lived. Celebrating someone’s life is a good way to cope and deal with the pain their loss … Read more
When someone faces a serious or terminal illness then the care of a doctor is invaluable. They do all they can to try and help our loved ones or friends get better. Unfortunately that isn’t always possible. And although doctors give their all they can’t save everyone. But even if your loved one passes away … Read more