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Losing a loved one is painful. Therefore, in such a remorseful situation, friends and funeral attendees should offer help to the family to overcome the grief. Although you can't take away their pain, your comforting words and support can help them in the process of healing.
But, it is often difficult to know what to say without hurting anyone's sentiments. If you're looking for some ideas on what to say at the bereavement, you're on the right page. Michael Scarpaci, the manager of Scarpaci funeral home in Staten Island, explains below the essential guidelines you can use to help the grieving family.
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Here are some of the ways you can help someone who is grieving.
It is inappropriate to ask someone in the pain of losing a loved one, "Is there anything I can do?" instead offer help, such as in the funeral arrangements or donation. You can offer help in:
Shopping for groceries.
Taking care of household works, including cleaning and laundry.
Dropping off food to the house.
Driving their children to and from school.
Taking pets out for a walk.
What can you say?
Your words have power. They can either make or break the person. So, use them wisely, especially while talking to a person who is grieving. The following are some of the things you may say, such as:
I am here for you to talk about anything you want.
I have no idea how you feel right now, but I am here to help in all the possible ways.
You're in my thoughts since I heard about the loss.
I am sorry for your loss.
I don't have the right word to express how much I care.
Always remember that you can reach out to me for anything.
Besides these, you can also share any cherishable memory you have with the deceased person.
Finally, you should continue to check in with the person who is grieving even after the funeral service. There is plenty of help and support immediately after the death and during the funeral or memorial service. But, once everyone return to their daily routines, the grieving person feels more sad and lonely. Therefore, if you continue to offer help and kind words, they may overcome grief faster.
