The loss has rekindled grief over the death of my father, probably because some of my favorite childhood memories of her also ...

Meaningful funeral quotes can be a powerful way to help you say goodbye. Share your grief using these touching funeral lines.

When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with others — or wish they'd heard themselves.

If you feel at a loss for words, Harris and Marisa Renee Lee, author of Grief is Love, share dos and don'ts to help you find the right thing to say.. DON'T say "I can't imagine what you're going ...

You may not want to talk about the person who has died for fear of making your friend sad. But don't be afraid to share stories you remember about them, even months or years later. It shows you care.

Having lost my son when he was 20, don’t say nothing. Saying something doesn’t remind a grieving friend of their loss. It’s already on their mind 24/7. —David Lavallee. Sit with them quietly. When my ...

It’s almost impossible to know what to say to someone in the throes of grief. We all want to say something comforting. Very few of us know what that is. I’ve learned this the hard way. My ...

Unfortunately, he passed away unexpectedly 10 years ago. ... Dear Friend: Your friend was grieving, and you ghosted her. This isn’t to say Kate’s disrespect to her husband was appropriate.

You may not want to talk about the person who has died for fear of making your friend sad. But don’t be afraid to share stories you remember about them, even months or years later. It shows you care.

It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences.

It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences.

To the grieving heart, that can be devastating." So keep reaching out to your friend, even months after the death. Grief is a long road, and each person grieves at their own pace and in their own way.