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It can be hard to know what to say to someone that is going through the loss of a loved one, especially when trying to craft a sentiment that both acknowledges the loss and provides comfort to the bereaved, even though many people want to reach out with condolences for friends, coworkers, or family members after hearing the news about them losing someone they love or after attending a funeral<\/a> service at a funeral home in Jacksonville, FL<\/a>, making condolence calls and sympathy cards very important. Use these tips to help.<\/p>\n

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First, you can try to give the bereaved a call to express your emotions and support for them in their time of loss. Expressing condolences can be a tricky thing, as it can be hard to know what to say. If you\u2019re at a loss for words, you can try saying things like, \u201cMy thoughts are with you during this difficult time.\u201d, \u201cI\u2019ll always remember how [name] would [insert story or characteristic here].\u201d, \u201cThere are no words. Just know that I love you and will also miss [name].\u201d, \u201c[Name] was a great person. My sympathies to you and your family.\u201d, \u201cWe are so sorry for your loss.\u201d, or \u201cNo one can ever replace the remarkable person that your ____ was.\u201d<\/p>\n

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If you don\u2019t feel comfortable calling the bereaved, try sending them a sympathy card. Sympathy cards are the most traditional method of communicating these sentiments to the bereaved in their time of grief, but it can be tricky to accurately convey feelings and ideas. You can try to offer help. Offering help to the bereaved is always well intentioned, especially since it can be hard for people to ask for help when they need it. To make it easier for the bereaved to get the help that is specific for their needs, try not to write statements like, \u201cCall me if you need anything.\u201d Instead, trying to say \u201cI\u2019m going to go grocery shopping on ____, send me your list and I will be happy to get it for you\u201d or \u201cHere is a gift certificate. Please use this to____.\u201d<\/p>\n

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You can also express empathy. You might have lost someone, too. And while comparing your loss to the bereaved\u2019s might seem like a good idea, it may come across as you trying to make it about you. Instead of writing, \u201cI know how you feel\u201d or \u201cI’ve lost a ___ too\u201d, try writing, \u201cI\u2019m grieving with you\u201d or \u201cI miss ___ too\u201d. Sometimes you can\u2019t make the service and want to apologize. Listing the various reasons why you couldn\u2019t make a funeral or service may just look like you\u2019re making excuses. Rather than writing, \u201cI didn’t make the funeral because ___\u201d try focusing on how you will support them in the future by saying something like, \u201cI\u2019m so sorry I couldn\u2019t make it. I\u2019m bringing lunch for you on ___ if that works for you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Call or visit us today for more information<\/a> on our Jacksonville, FL funeral home<\/a> services or what we can do for you in your time of loss or preplanning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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