It’s hard to think of anything worse than losing a child. But to do so out of the blue and unexpectedly will devastate the lives of the parents and family. When that happens if you are a friend or loved one you will want to reach and offer your condolences and a few words of … 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
When sending a sympathy card it’s always important to keep in mind the recipients faith. Religion is extremely important to many people and plays a huge part in both life and death. So if you are sending a card or writing a message to someone after a loss you may want to use a Christian … Read more
When someone has experienced a loss it can feel strange and wrong to also say happy birthday. But birthdays occur every year regardless of other events. So those grieving a loss will still have a birthday and you may want to reach out and acknowledge it. But what do you say? Does it need to … Read more
‘My heart goes out to you’ is often used when sending or offering condolences to those who have lost a loved one. It’s a touching few words that express your sadness and thoughts to those who are going through such a difficult time. But even though it’s a lovely sentiment you may feel like you … Read more
When there is a national tragedy or just the passing away of a loved one then a condolence book is often opened to leave messages of sympathy. But knowing what to write in a condolence book can be both difficult and worrying. You don’t want to write the wrong thing but at the same time … Read more
When there is a natural disaster, something like an earthquake or tsunami, the devastation can be massive. Sadly many lives are lost and homes destroyed. It is a time of both national and personal loss, grief and sadness. To the people affected it will be heartbreaking to have lost their loved ones. You may be … 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
A grandson is such a wonderful gift. Nothing is more precious to grandparents than their grandchildren So to lose one is utterly heartbreaking. Especially when you consider how young they are likely to be. If you know someone who has lost their grandson then it’s a good idea to reach out with your a few … Read more
Knowing how to respond to condolences people have sent or offered can be difficult. Coming soon after losing someone means the pain will still be raw and the grief at it’s most powerful. Which makes coming up with a response much tougher. Trying to decide what to say or write to acknowledge sympathy messages and … Read more