Finding out you’ve lost someone is hard enough. Then you have to tell work. You’re experiencing grief and some of the worst moments of your life and you can barely think straight yet somehow you’re supposed to type out a calm message to your boss explaining why you won’t be in. I had to go … Read more
Your child losing their first pet is something you don’t really prepare for. It’s not the sort of thing that comes up in parenting guides. If your child had a pet and they formed a special bond it can be so hard on them when they pass away. And the they look to you to … Read more
Asking for time off after someone dies feels strange. When you’re going through the grief of losing someone it’s incredibly hard to have to sit down and write a professional email to your boss. It’s not really fair. So if you’re trying to decide what to say in a email asking for bereavement leave then … Read more
Something most people struggle with is which is better: sending flowers or a gift after a loss? And it’s a fair thing to be worried about getting right. You want to do the right thing and not seem thoughtless. And you definitely don’t want to send something that ends up causing more upset or offence. … Read more
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