At Christmas we all send out cards to friends and family. But when someone has suffered a loss in the previous year, around the holiday season or is dealing the anniversary of a death then it can be tough to know what to write in a card. You don’t want to be as cheerful and … Read more
There are some people who are drawn to the sea. They might be sailors, fishermen, in the Navy or just people who enjoy the open water. But if you’re attending or arranging the funeral for someone who matches that description it can be difficult to find appropriate readings or material for their service. A funeral … 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
Losing your father in law can be surprisingly painful. Whilst he may not have been a blood relative that doesn’t mean you don’t get close to your in-laws. A father in law can be someone you turn to when you need advice or guidance. They become part of your family, and So losing a father … Read more
Knowing how to offer your condolences to your boss can be difficult. Or to those who have lost their boss. It’s hard enough finding the words to offer your support and comfort in a sympathy message for friends or family. But bosses are the ones that lead. They are in charge, and so take charge. … Read more
If you’ve lost a teacher, or know someone who has lost a mentor, you may be wanting to reach out with a condolence message to them or their family. Some of the most important people in our lives are teachers. They help us to learn, grow and come of age. Many of us will have … Read more
If you’ve been invited to a funeral but are unable to attend you may be feeling bad. It seems rude and unkind to not go to someone’s funeral. But even if you desperately want to go, sometimes it just isn’t possible. Life gets in the way. Be it illness, a family problem, work related or … Read more
When someone experiences a loss, we reach out with our condolences and sympathy. That may be through simple words in a condolence message, a few words in a sympathy card/note with some flowers or a gift, maybe even just a quick text message. But one thing that is very common amongst all the ways we … Read more
Losing a nephew is a tragedy. To have someone so young pass away is unfair and cruel. The relationship and friendship you have with your nephew shouldn’t be understated either. That bond is deep and So a nephew passing away leaves a huge hole in the family. The grief and pain will last for some … Read more