Hospice nurses do something most of us couldn’t even imagine doing. They sit with the dying and comfort them when they’re frightened. Somehow they can cope with the weight of all that and not let it overwhelm them. So when the time comes to thank one of them you can feel a bit lost. How … Read more
Sending a sympathy card after someone has lost a loved one is a lovely gesture. And you may want to go beyond sending a caring note and offer some financial support to grieving friends or family members as well. But is giving money appropriate in a sympathy card? And if so what’s the etiquette and … Read more
Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. During such an emotional time something as simple as someone offering their condolences can be difficult to respond to in the right way. When people say “sorry for your loss,” they genuinely mean to express their sympathy and care. But it can be hard to hear that same … Read more
When someone we care about passes away it’s natural for us to want to reach out. We want to offer as much comfort and support to the grieving family and friends as possible. And while finding the right words for our condolences is hard enough, there’s also other things to worry about. Specifically, is it … Read more
When you’re going through the grief of losing a loved one it can be hard to know what to do to honor their memory. One way to pay tribute to someone who has passed away is by making a donation to a cause that was important to them. If you decide to make a donation … Read more
How long should you keep your sympathy cards? It’s an interesting question. Sympathy cards provide comfort during our hardest moments. They are heartfelt gestures of support. But after losing a loved one and the days turn into weeks, months and even years, a question arises: How long should you keep sympathy cards? It’s really an … Read more
When someone passes away we have ways in which we commemorate them. Gravestones with epitaphs, scattering ashes in special places etc. But sometimes you might choose to get a memorial plaque to remember a loved one. A memorial plaque is a commemorative plate that is used to honor the memory of the deceased. It is … Read more
If a loved one has passed away and been cremated then they may have asked for their ashes to be scattered. But many people struggle to know what to say when scattering ashes. Fulfilling the request of the deceased is so important to family and friends. And if that is to scatter their ashes then … Read more
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