answersLogoWhite

0

This is a very sad and sensitive moment. Sometimes it is best to say nothing at all. It is easy to say the wrong thing.

However, a neutral "I'm very sorry to hear that.... " might be a good way to start, and then take it from there. Maybe just you being near will be comfort enough.

Try to avoid opening remarks such as 'It was for the best'.

Or anything that may clash with the person's own feelings and thoughts at this tragic time. The bereaved need sincere, sensitive and personal support, not automatically trotted out 'standard words' of comfort.

There is no doubt that such an event is a sad time for all, so quiet reflection may be far better than trite and badly chosen remarks, even though such remarks may have been spoken with the best of intentions.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Is appeal an euphemism?

No.A euphemism is a word or expression that is used when the exact word is considered too blunt.For example instead of saying die people often say pass away because pass away is considered less blunt/unpleasant eghis father passed away last week


Is appeal no an euphemism?

No.A euphemism is a word or expression that is used when the exact word is considered too blunt.For example instead of saying die people often say pass away because pass away is considered less blunt/unpleasant eghis father passed away last week


How do you say I am sorry in Portuguese?

Depends, I am sorry... when someones father dies = Sinto muito I am sorry... when I kill someones cat = Me desculpe (spoken not written) Written would be Desculpe-me. Or you could also say 'perdão' which translated means forgiveness but they say it to mean I'm sorry.


Why did the bible say that Solomon sinned as his father did with woman?

I do not remember the Bible saying that; but rather that his father's heart was perfect: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father. (1 Kings 11.4)


Where in the Bible does God say no man knows when the world is going to end.?

In the Bible, Jesus states in Matthew 24:36, "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." This verse emphasizes that the exact timing of the end of the world is known only to God the Father.


What is the difference between die and pass away?

Nothing. They say 'Pass Away' in an attempt to tell scared children if their relative passed away to make it seem less bad. But death isn't scary, though. :)


What does testing someones emotions mean?

Maybe a nice way to say "screwing with someones mind"


What is it called when someones say hello?

A Greeting


Where in the bible does god say only he will no the time and hour of his return?

The gospel of Matthew Mat 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. Mat 24:36 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. Mat 24:37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.


When do you say feliz cumpleanos?

when it's someones birthday


How do you say dad in Japanese?

Otousan is someones father. Chichi is referring to your own [My dad] there are other sayings, more or less formal: informal: papa, tousan formal: otousan, chichi


Did David Archuleta's son pass away?

david archuleta doesnt have kids yet, but he did say that he wanted kids.