Condolences are difficult for both the person who gives them and the person who receives them. Before the funeral, we think for a long time what to say and when. Mourning is a long and painful process, so with our words we do not want to make anyone feel any more sad. There are a few rules worth remembering to avoid mishaps.
How to express condolences? What to tell the family of the deceased?
Some people prepare a special speech before going to a funeral. The idea is good, because in this way they want to comfort the mourners. In practice, it turns out the opposite. A text memorized sounds insincere, and when we are stressed and sad, we may misspel a word, resulting in the entire statement sounding different than we intended. A much better solution is to say one short sentence, e.g. “I’m very sorry”, “Please accept my condolences” or “You can count on my support”. A nice gesture would be to shake hands or embrace a mourning person. It is best to express condolences in person, or call someone if distance or other circumstances prevent you from attending the funeral.
How to write short condolences? Assure mourners of support
Nowadays, a popular practice is to post an obituary on social media. This way you can inform more people about your loved one, provide the date and place of the funeral. You can also express your condolences under this post. They can take various forms, e.g. “We received the news of (name)’s death with great pain”, “We are with you in these difficult times”, “We are shocked and saddened by the news of (name)’s death”. When expressing condolences, the most important thing is to show compassion, care and empathy.
Source: Gazeta
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