When someones close ones passed away, what are some things that should be said to comfort them and what are some things that shouldn be said?
Acceptable things: I’m sorry for your loss. Our/My thoughts are with you. Is there anything I can do to help, let me know (And mean it). Things not to say: “Well at least she/he didn’t die naked.” (Humor does not go over well). “I understand how you feel.” No you may have had a similar experience but you can not experience another person’s loss just like they do. This simple “understanding” can and is often taken the wrong way. Other things one should not do. Keep apologizing. At the viewing, at the funeral and at the reception it is ok to mutter your sorrow. Most people after these things are seeking normalcy – being reminded over and over again can do more harm than good. One should not ask repeatedly “How are you doing?” Unless there is a mood change, say from mere sadness to tears – then ask that in comfort. Asking it several time over the days and weeks after the funeral can send people into a nose dive. Usually people are grieving for a longish period of time, however they try no
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