| Death is something people dont want to think about. | | | | 7. In time, healing can begin by talking about the loss. |
| This just makes the person feel so bad inside and | | | | What caused it and the things that were done to stop |
| make one think if this could be have been prevented. | | | | this especially if this was a fatal disease. This should |
| The truth is death is another phase in life. By learning | | | | go on to better things such as at last the pain is over |
| how to cope with this when it happens in the family, | | | | and he or she is in a better place. |
| the individual will be able to express the same amount | | | | It will be better to remember the good times shared |
| of sympathy and concern when this happens to a | | | | and what made the individual stand out over others. |
| loved one or a friend. | | | | 8. Life goes on after the deceased has been buried. |
| Here are some tips of showing concern when this | | | | Since the friend has other obligations such as work |
| happens to others. | | | | and other duties for the family, it wouldnt hurt to give |
| 1. Upon learning of the loss, the friend should go to the | | | | the grieved a call to check up on things or a visit every |
| wake and pay some respects. Saying a few words | | | | so often. |
| of comfort are the best way to console anyone in | | | | The individual will surely appreciate this more than |
| that situation. | | | | anything since other people will just be there during the |
| 2. If the individual is a businessman and the deceased | | | | wake and the funeral and that is just about it. |
| was a regular client, perhaps sending flowers will be | | | | 9. The death of a friend is a shock and painful to those |
| the best way to thank the person for the patronage in | | | | who are present. The person can step up and say a |
| the past. This can also be done to an employee for | | | | few kind words during the eulogy as a reminder of |
| the years served in making the company grow. | | | | how important this man or woman was in the life of |
| 3. The friend may not be able to give much to the | | | | the individual. |
| grieving family. Those in the office can put up a | | | | 10. Funerals are costly. Writing a check to cover |
| collection and give this instead. It doesnt matter how | | | | certain expenses is another way to show sympathy |
| much it is but just the thought is what counts the most. | | | | for the family who experienced a loss. If the money |
| 4. Some people are not able to say the right things | | | | wont be accepted, perhaps giving this away to a |
| during this time of grief. Should this happen, perhaps it | | | | charity in honor of the deceased will be more |
| will be a good idea to wait a month before putting | | | | appropriate. |
| something down in paper in the form of a letter or | | | | 11. Another nice thing to do will be to hold a service for |
| card as a way of showing respect for what has | | | | the deceased. A call should be placed to the parish |
| happened. | | | | priest so the name of that individual will be mentioned |
| 5. Mourning takes a long time. When the grieved is | | | | together with others who have done the same. |
| ready, perhaps it is time to go out and have some fun. | | | | There are other ways to show sympathy for |
| This doesnt mean watching a movie or going to the | | | | someone who has suffered a loss. The religion of the |
| amusement park. The friend should just do whatever | | | | person is important to avoid making any mistakes. It is |
| the other one wants. | | | | never easy for anyone to go through a tragic death. |
| 6. It is wrong to tell the other I know what you are | | | | The smallest gesture is more than enough in this time |
| feeling, especially if the friend has never been in that | | | | of grief. By putting things aside and spending time with |
| situation before. Instead, it will be better to say Im here | | | | those in that situation, this will really show if one is a |
| if you want someone to talk to. | | | | true companion or not. |