Saying “I’m sorry” or “I’m sorry for your loss” has been an accepted way to extend condolences for just about forever.
Sympathy Advice
What can you do to comfort a grieving friend? Find advice on offering condolences, attending a funeral, and more.
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Your support of someone mourning a beloved pet can positively impact their healing…
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You have funeral questions, we have answers.
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Lending an ear might be the kindest thing you can do for someone grieving a loss.
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Writing a message of support on Facebook is different from writing a sympathy note…
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We don’t always reach out, despite our best intentions…
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It’s hard not to feel sorrow when a friendship flounders. Maybe you are experiencing a difficult time and a friend vanishes; or, a friend experiences life changes and seems to …
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This article was contributed by Sympathy Message Ideas, a mother-and-son-operated website dedicated to helping users find the right words for sympathy, bereavement and funeral cards. Visit to find everything from religious verses to …
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What is appropriate funeral dress—and what you should never wear…
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We live in a world where anything goes… But when it comes to funerals, most of us sense that there are some rules of protocol that should be followed.