Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever under the moon. People come to this world and eventually leave it. Faced with the inevitability of death, people try to support the relatives and friends of the deceased, to express sorrow and condolences.
Instructions
Step 1
Don't be shy about your feelings. If you are sincere, warm and friendly towards those who are grieving and suffering from irreparable loss, do not hold back your emotions, support them with a kind word. People in such a stressful situation need to be cared for. Before speaking words of comfort to a person, think about who the deceased was, what he did good in life, what he taught you. Feel also what the person to whom you are going to express condolences is now feeling: his feelings, the degree of loss, relationship with the deceased. Suitable words will be found by themselves.
Step 2
If you had a conflict or strained relationship with the deceased, then this should not affect your condolences in any way. Do not talk about his negative qualities, wrong actions. You cannot know exactly how much a person has repented. Perhaps he just did not have time to ask for your forgiveness. As they say, there is either good or nothing about the deceased.
Step 3
Grief can be expressed in more than words. If you could not find the right words, then do as your heart tells you. You can go up and hug the grieving person, cry with him, without saying unnecessary words, if it is appropriate and ethical. If you were not in a close relationship with the deceased, then you can limit yourself to shaking hands with relatives in the cemetery after the farewell ceremony.
Step 4
Back up the words of sorrow with whatever help you can. Words without help are just a formality. Help with the arrangement and organization of the funeral, financial support will never be superfluous in such a situation - this does not mean that you are simply paying off. Deeds will not only reinforce your condolences, but make the life of the grieving person at least a hundredth easier. Don't be shy: always ask how you can help. Then your words will take on weight and significance.
