Losing someone dear is one of the hardest things to face in life. Though there's nothing that can take away the grief in the aftermath of a loss, the support and kind words of friends and family can ...

While we are often at a loss for words when talking to someone who has lost a loved one, writing a sympathy note can be equally challenging. However, there are some basic guidelines that we can follow ...

Knowing how to express your sympathy in person or write condolences during life's most tragic and hard times for loved ones can be difficult. As Southerners, we know mailing a card with a condolence ...

If you're planning to send a friend, family member, or colleague a condolence message in a card there are a few things to keep in mind. Focus on writing a sincere message that will bring comfort ...

A mother feels an urge to send her sympathies to the family of her son’s classmate who recently died, but she worries it could be an upsetting overstep. By Philip Galanes A classmate of my teenage son ...

Focusing only on happy thoughts, it is usually easy for most of us to write an anniversary or birthday greeting. But writing a condolence note is something altogether different because, quite often, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it appropriate to send a handwritten note of condolence to my old college beau who lost his wife to cancer? I thought that someone who once meant a great deal to me would ...

If you're at a loss for words, these thoughtful condolences and sympathy messages can help express your support to loved ones. Knowing how to express your sympathy in person or write condolences ...