What to say when someone dies

Death is a tough subject. It makes people uncomfortable. Here are 8 sympathy messages you can use to fill the void and not cause more pain.

When you learn of a friend's loss, your first instinct may be to reach out and offer your support. But what do you say when you don't know what to say? It can be difficult to find the right words in moments like this. Here are a few tips on what to text when someone dies, the how-to for composing your words of condolence.

It’s hard to summon any words when someone dies—let alone the right ones.

Not sure what to say when someone dies unexpectedly? Here are comforting things to say during the most difficult experience in this life.

Trying to figure out what to write in a sympathy card? Condolence card messages are difficult to write, but you can find ideas here for words of sympathy to show your condolences to your friend, relative, or loved one.

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Don't be so afraid to say the wrong thing that you end up saying nothing at all. These condolence messages offer thoughtfully phrased sympathy and comfort.

Here's what to say - and what NOT to say - when someone dies. Words of comfort plus what to avoid so that you'll have the confidence to help your grieving friend without saying something accidentally hurtful or thoughtless. We have ten tips on what to say when someone dies, plus ten tips on what NOT to say, then a wide array of example sympathy quotes. #sympathy #grief #grieving #whattosay #condolences

What can you say instead of "I'm sorry for your loss"? Here are ten alternative (and better) things to say to a grieving friend or family member.

Never again feel apprehensive when speaking to someone who is grieving. Use my 5 top tips for what not to say and what to say instead.