condolences

Here are some ways to ease a friend’s pain that won’t feel impersonal.

For most people, it’s not just a dog, cat, or other domesticated animal. They just lost a part of the family.

When a friend experiences a loss, it's hard to know what to say.

Condolence cards are so appreciated, and it’s worth pushing past any anxiety you may have about what to say to show a friend how...

Whether you were close, at odds, or barely acquainted with the deceased, grief can present itself in many different ways.

When someone you know—a friend, extended family member, colleague, or acquaintance—has experienced the death of someone close to...

With so many forms of communication available, it can be challenging to figure out the most appropriate means of contacting...

When someone has experienced a loss, it is common to want to reach out and offer your help. If you do not live near the bereaved...

Memorial services are emotional events, and it can be hard to know how to act, especially if you are grieving.

Though you can never fully prepare yourself for the emotionality of a funeral, there are some things you can be aware of to make...

It’s a good idea to spend some time preparing yourself for the funeral mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Depending on your relationship to the person who died or the family of the person who died, you many not know many people at the...

Knowing how to interact with someone who has just experienced a loss can be challenging, especially at the funeral or memorial...

If you had a complex relationship with the person who died or with surviving family members, knowing whether or not you should...

When offering condolences, either in writing or in person, it can be hard to know just what to say. We’ve compiled a list of...

Before you tell the florist to “put something nice together,” take a minute to learn what your flowers might actually be saying.