What To Say At A Time Of Loss

By Francine Vaughan


Death usually comes with harsh, agonising feelings of sorrow and mourning. Truth is, family members experience an emotional rollercoaster ride when a beloved dies.

People have different ways to confront the untimely loss of a loved one. Some grow mad at the world and blame other people to ease the pain. Others live their life with regret and refuse to accept the reality. Some even try to live in the past and hold on to the memories of the deceased.

Do you have a close relative or a close friend who is going through a tough time? Do you know someone who hasn't moved on after the demise of a beloved? Here are useful tips that can help you extend emotional support to the bereaved:

Contact the bereaved. During this phase, you may want to reflect on what you plan to say. Make every word counts. Remember, be genuine and keep your message short and simple.

Avoid unpleasant statements. Do not try to tell the bereaved that you know precisely what they are going through. This statement, despite being seemingly emphatic, may sound a bit offensive because it does not uphold the uniqueness of the bereaved person's personal grieving experience.

Extend your support. Be persistent and think of possible areas where you can be of great help. At a time of loss, bereaved individuals don't have enough time to focus on doing their typical activities. Volunteering to attend to their household chores, pet issues and childcare duties is a simple yet meaningful way to show them that you're willing to provide support in any way possible. You may also choose to help them make arrangements with a funeral home Singapore. Additionally, having the initiative to conduct careful research on reputable service providers of funeral parlour Singapore can be a big help.




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