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What can you pray for yourself (if you’re the one who is grieving) or for someone you care about who is mourning the loss of a loved one? The Bible is filled with God’s words of comfort, all of which you can pray when reeling from the death of someone you love. Whether you want …
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What do you say to comfort someone who lost a loved one? Our condolences. You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Sure, those things are appropriate to say, and even need to be said. But the mourner will hear variations of condolences and sympathy so many times that it almost loses …
What are funeral potatoes, and why do they have such a ghoulish name? Whether you’re scrambling to find a dish to bring to a funeral potluck, need a new potato recipe to add to your rotation, or are just weirded out by the macabre term and want to know more, we have the complete guide …
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It is hard to know what to say in difficult times. Even more so when someone you love is dying, this is a scary time for everyone involved. What do you say? Do you just ignore it? What if you say something distressing? Is it ok to cry? Read on to find some advice on …
Losing someone is hard. Losing a loved one unexpectedly is even more challenging. What do you say to a friend that is going through this most difficult time? You can’t ignore it or pretend it didn’t happen. Say something. Reach out. And what about you – what if you’re the one who lost someone? You’re …
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Is it better to have a sympathy gift delivered, or give it in person? Sometimes, the best way to show your sympathy and support is to send a bereavement gift. There are many reasons for doing so. Perhaps you live in another town or state, or were traveling at the time of the funeral. Or …
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Perhaps you’ve seen, on a funeral notice or announcement, something like, “In lieu of flowers, the family requests that…” Sometimes it seems like funerals have their own code or language. What do people mean by this phrase? Does it mean don’t send flowers… at all? Learn about when and how to follow the family’s wishes …
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Here’s everything you need to know about funeral flowers. Learn when to send, which ones to choose, what to write in the sympathy message, and all about the proper etiquette surrounding flowers and funerals.
How can you bring comfort to someone who is grieving, crying, sad, or stressed? Maybe they lost a loved one, or maybe they are experiencing grief over the loss of a relationship, job, a life opportunity, or any of those million and one other things that get to us. You want to provide help, comfort, …
How do you sign a sympathy card? No matter who the card is for, whether a close family friend, an acquaintance or a distant relative, it can be hard to figure out the right things to say to someone who is grieving.
Today we’re sharing with you 10 thoughtful ideas for sympathy gifts for loss of sister. Losing a sibling is one of life’s most difficult experiences, especially if that sibling was a beloved sister. Sometimes, when words fail, the best way to offer comfort to someone dealing with such a loss is to offer a gift. …
Here for You is a small, woman-owned business that curates practical and thoughtful care packages. Their unique angle is that they provide really, really practical things to send to a grieving friend or family – like, toilet paper. It’s actually a great idea, and receiving one of these boxes (filled with paper plates and, yes, …
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