What do say when someone dies

@amadeo (111938)
United States
March 23, 2018 4:27pm CST
I know this is not a good topic but wanted to hear what do you say when someone dies. what do you say to someone who lost a family member or friend.? First of all do not say everything is going to be all right or you get over this Say something of kindness that you recall.For me.I talk about the good time we had.Playing sport,golfing etc.Remember all the good things that he did. Such simple generosity can be a way of expressing and also showing concern.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
23 Mar 18
I think what to say is subjective, depending on how close we are and our relationship with the deceased, again I do it on a case to case basis.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
24 Mar 18
@amadeo good morning Alfredo although it is evening here
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@louievill good evening there.What is the time difference there than here
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@IouieviII yes .good morning.
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@JudyEv (342285)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Mar 18
This is almost always quite an awkward time but your suggestions are good ones.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@JudyEv thank you.I suppose to keep it simple.
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@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
24 Mar 18
condolence and prayer.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@marguicha (223893)
• Chile
23 Mar 18
I just hug. There are no words as I know from the experience of having lost some of my most loved ones.
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@marguicha (223893)
• Chile
24 Mar 18
@amadeo The words "I´m sorry" are meaningless to me when the sorrow is too big.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@marguicha yes I understand this.Good morning.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@marguicha I love the hug this is always safe.Good morning
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
23 Mar 18
I usually just say "I'm so sorry for your loss. If you need anything, let me / us know".
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@Courtlynn yes and good morning.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@amadeo good morning. Hope you slept well ladt night and have a great day
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@Courtlynn Good morning to you also.You have a fabulous day
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@andriaperry (117172)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Mar 18
I ;let them know I am sorry for their loss and ask if I can do anything.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@andriaperry yes as most of us do.Good morning.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Mar 18
Most of the time I give then a hug and express my condolences. If I know them well, I will visit with them at home and spend some time with them.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@1hopefulman that is very nice there.Felix
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
24 Mar 18
I usually just give them a hug and say "I am so sorry for your loss"
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
26 Mar 18
@amadeo good morning to you
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
26 Mar 18
@BelleStarr and a very good morning.How are you feeling on this bright sunny day?
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@BelleStarr yes most of us do.Good morning
@just4him (317384)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Mar 18
If it's someone I know, I express my heartfelt condolences for the loss, and remember the good times. If it's someone I don't know, I just say I'm sorry for your loss, and leave it at that. It's always sad when someone loses someone they love and who meant a lot to them. I've had my losses, so I know how the person feels to lose those they love and care about.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@just4him same here.Good morning Val
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@just4him (317384)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Mar 18
@amadeo I hope you've had a good day.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@just4him This week was a good one for me.I did not have an injection but blood transfusion. The injection I hate.With the side effects
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
24 Mar 18
With the people I have lost, I loved when people told me they were there for me if I need them, if only to talk or lend an ear if I needed shoulder to cry on. I have taken a few of them up on their offers and they were all sincere.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@cintol very good.Good morning
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
25 Mar 18
@cintol This was a good week.retirement from tennis?
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@amadeo How are you feeling lately and how is your retirement going?
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
25 Mar 18
@amadeo Alfredo, I have lost people and I still feel I really do not know what to say. I tell them how sorry I am for their loss.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
25 Mar 18
@Hannihar that is about all you can say
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
26 Mar 18
@amadeo Thanks Alfredo.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
24 Mar 18
All I can say is Condolence.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@JustBhem yes that what I normally say.Short and sweet
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@JustBhem you can say anything you want.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
24 Mar 18
@amadeo I mean, you can just say happy, right? That's very odd.
@spiderdust (14760)
• San Jose, California
23 Mar 18
I say, "I'm so sorry that so-and-so is gone. I can't imagine the pain you're experiencing right now. What can I do to help?" I suggest a specific thing I can do to help, if possible, rather than leaving it up to the grieving person to come up with what I should do for them.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@spiderdust good ides there Kelli
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
25 Mar 18
@spiderdust yes many people do this.
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@NoorNoor (2131)
• India
24 Mar 18
"We belong to God and to Him we shall return." (I'll say it in Arabic usually).This is my first words...
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@NoorNoor that is so sweet there.Good morning.
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@GardenGerty (161010)
• United States
24 Mar 18
You say," I am sorry for your loss." As you have said, you speak a good memory. It really does help.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@GardenGerty yes.Good morning
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
24 Mar 18
I become speechless on such occasions. Nothing is worth to say.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@Sreekala yes and many of us do.It is a safe way in doing this.
@maezee (41988)
• United States
24 Mar 18
I like your idea. Remembering the good times are important
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@mazee yes not the sad times but good ones
@LadyDuck (472160)
• Switzerland
24 Mar 18
It depends how well I know people. I usually tell them how much I am sorry, nothing more.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@LadyDuck yep that is correct.What more can you say.Good morning.Anna
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@LadyDuck (472160)
• Switzerland
24 Mar 18
@amadeo Sometimes I feel it hurts to say more. Good morning to you Alfredo. Happy Saturday.
@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
24 Mar 18
If its some one I don't know I say My condolences and Im sorry to hear that. If I know them, the same things U just mentioned!!
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@dhb20747 yes very much so
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
24 Mar 18
That's a speech less moment... I like the words and suggestions you gave
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
24 Mar 18
@Icydoll thank you and your right.speechless moment.