What to Say / What to Do

Funerals are not only difficult for the funeral planner and the immediate family of the deceased, but they are also troublesome for friends, relatives and acquaintances as well.

Typically, there are many questions confronting this group of mourners. What do you say to someone who has just lost a loved one? How do you support them? What can you do for them in the days and weeks following the funeral? What can you expect to happen if you attend the funeral? What type of tribute should you pay to the deceased?

If you have lost a loved one, how do you express your gratitude to those that have provided sympathy and support?

We have provided the following guides to help answer these and other questions.

Offering Condolences
Sending Funeral Flowers
Memorial Donations
Sending Thank You Notes