What to say to someone who has been bereaved
Back to Topic
Click to Print
Useful Websites
Glossary Term Selection
Things that can be helpful
Say how sorry you are
When someone is grieving, it’s important to acknowledge what has happened and express your sympathy. This can be as brief as saying ‘I’m so sorry for your loss’, or ‘I heard about your dad, I’m so sorry’.
Share a memory
If you knew the person who has died, you could also share a memory or say what they meant to you. You might say something like, ‘I remember your mum’s brilliant speech at your wedding’, or ‘I’ll miss your grandad’s wonderful sen...
Want to see the rest of this article?
Would you like to see the rest of this article and all the other benefits that Issues Online can provide with?
- Useful related articles
- Video and multimedia references
- Statistical information and reference material
- Glossary of terms
- Key Facts and figures
- Related assignments
- Resource material and websites
