If somebody close to you has died...

I think just being there for them is the best thing you can do. There aren't really any words you could say to anyone to comfort them. A hug is good too, stay in touch with them, that is the most important thing.

that is a very hard q i think no words can help when your hurtin like that but a prayer is allways help and i pray you will not be a victom and get your wish this year

I am sorry that you're so close to many losses this year. Sometimes, the best thing to do is just be near someone and help them however you can - like run errands for them or help clean up their home or yard. Or just do things with them to keep them company.

I guess at times like this, there's nothing much you can do nor say except to be there to show some emotional support by offering a shoulder to cry on and hugs. that is the best thing you can do...

I think that just being there, and allowing people to talk - if they want to -is the most important thing. Also i think being there long term is important. Often a lot of people will offer support , help etc in the first week or so, but the grieving process takes much longer, so having people who are willling to help and listen after the first couple of weeks is really important.

It's never happened with me but I imagine, just being able to listen. Talk about what you are feeling and having someone to reach out to.

Well I always think that it's a nice gensture when someone stops by to offer their condolences and to offer the family a meal or treat of some kind. The last thing people want to do when they're grieving is to cook food, so I think it's nice when someone offers to cook you and your family a meal. We've done this a few times for grieving families and had people do the same thing for us.

The most comforting thing we could offer for a grieving person for the lost of a love one are letting them know that we are a shoulder to vry on, pray for the soul of their departed one, and showing them much love and affection.

I am sorry that you're so close to many losses this year. Sometimes, the best thing to do is just be near someone and help them however you can - like run errands for them or help clean up their home or yard. Or just do things with them to keep them company.

Do not tell them you know what they are going through unless you really do. Allow the person to talk as little or as much as they want to. Don't push for more information or details. Be a good listener. Let the person feel ok to cry and hugs are good if they are a hugging type of person. Don't act embarrassed if the person breaks down crying in a public place. Let them know you are there for them. Don't push them through the greiving process. Respect their wishes if they don't want to talk about it.

When I lose someone it annoys me when people try to make me talk about it. It's better for me if they make themselves available to me and I will talk when I'm ready. I really appreciate someone being there to hold me when I cry. It also helps for people to help out with meals, etc. Because they won't ask for help around the house... but many time grieving people forget to eat.

Wow this is a tough question. I have been lucky enough not to have to go through this, but I would think that the best thing that you can do is to just be there for them and their family. I hope that you get through this time...

It's never happened with me but I imagine, just being able to listen. Talk about what you are feeling and having someone to reach out to.

When there are no words, the words, "I'm so sorry," go a long way. And the main thing is to be available to those who are grieving. They may have a day where they don't need you for anything, and another day that they need you for everything. They won't remember what you did, but they will remember you were there.

It's never happened with me but I imagine, just being able to listen. Talk about what you are feeling and having someone to reach out to.