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Offering Sympathy to the Survivors of a Lost Loved One

Losing someone close to you is very difficult and even more difficult if you do not have friends and family near to help you through the situation. In many cases the sympathy that one offers during such a time is the only ray of light that a survivor may see. Sympathy can come in many forms as long as it is sincere and heartfelt. If you have a close friend or family member who has recently lost a loved one you should take every opportunity available to offer your sympathy and condolences. Even the smallest efforts can mean so much to someone during their time of need. Listed are just a few suggestions that may help you help someone through such a loss.  

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• Sending a person a gift basket, flowers or a card to let them know that you are thinking of them during their trying time is one of the most important ways to help them through. Just knowing that they have so many people still alive that love and care for them can be very comforting when they feel so lonely and alone. Just a few words can offer so much comfort and the presence of a beautiful gift basket or bright flowers can do so much to brighten their days.

• Helping the person carryout day to day household chores and errands is also a great way to help a person through the loss of a loved one. For many individuals following the death of a loved one it seems as thought they are just going through the motions of everyday life and it can be very difficult to carry out tasks that were once so simple. Offering to help around the house, run daily errands, and help cook meals will give that person the time they need to mourn and move on to the next step of their lives. This is especially important if there are also children in the household as the sense of normalcy when verything is carried out as usual will also help them to get through such a difficult time.

• You can also offer to handle some of the details regarding services, burial, and preparation as a way to help a friend or family member through coping with the death of a loved one. When a loved one is lost it is very difficult to carry out such activities while mourning such a loss. In some cases a survivor doesn’t even really have the time to mourn until all of the details are taken care of but you can help to give them that much needed mourning time by taking some of the other stress away. Some individuals may want to handle some of the important details themselves as a way to help them through the situation but it never hurts to offer your helping hand.

Death is very difficult for many people to deal with but if they are surrounded by loved ones willing to help them through it can make all the difference. Your sympathy can help your friend or family member to overcome their loneliness and continue to live their life after their loved one is gone.

I also came upon these great sites and you may want to check them out and learn other ways on how to comfort the bereaved:

10 Ways to Offer Solace

Condolences Gift Baskets

The Ten Best Ways to Offer Solace to Someone Who is Bereaved