Being told you don’t have long left is one of the hardest things a person can face. And once the first shock starts to settle so many people decide they want to leave something behind for the people they love. A letter. Something their family can hold onto long after they’re gone. Writing a goodbye … 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
The first anniversary of losing someone is a strange and hard milestone. You spend the whole year getting ready for it dreading it and then when it finally arrives and you’re not quite sure what you’re supposed to do with yourself. What helped me was writing. A year in remembrance letter was something I found … Read more
After a funeral writing a thank you note to the minister for the service is important. Funerals are big events that require someone to lead and support the family. That’s what the minister is for. So if the funeral or service you arranged for a loved one went well and you felt the minister or … Read more
There is nothing more difficult than losing a loved one. And when a coworker experiences a loss it can be challenging to know how to express condolences and offer them your support. As you are colleagues then sending them a thoughtful condolence email is a perfectly acceptable way to show them you are thinking of … Read more
After someone has passed away we are often called upon to let friends, family, colleagues and more know about that death. Announcing a death of a loved one is never easy and finding the right words understandably tough. But it’s important to let people know, as well as part of honoring the memory of the … Read more
Whilst it’s almost always better to send a card of condolence, there are times when it’s not possible. Things like the the time it will take, being able to see the bereaved in person or post it to them, knowing their address etc. All these can play a role in your decision not to send … Read more
A letter of condolence can be difficult. Whilst in most cases sending a short note or message will suffice there will be times where it will be more appropriate to send a condolence letter. Writing your own sympathy letter or note, if you can, is a good idea. But writing an entire condolence letter is … Read more