are group sympathy cards appropriate?
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Family members don't usually send sympathy cards to each other. So no, you don't have to send a card to close family members. The loss of an immediate family member often means the rest of the family grieve together, in person, and so a sympathy card wouldn't be necessary.
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To comfort an unhappy friend, it might be better to tell him or her that you would be sad, too, if you were going through what they are. “Tell them 'I'm here for you', and reassure them that 'it's okay to cry',” Borschel says.
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['Call them.', 'Send a sympathy card. ... ', 'Hug them. ... ', 'Call the child by name (even if was a baby that they named after the death).', 'Encourage the parents to share their feelings, as well as stories and memories.', 'Share your own memories of the child and/or pregnancy.']
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The short answer is, yes. It's usually just fine to attend both the wake and the funeral. Especially if the person who dies was someone you knew very well. In fact, most people would consider it the respectable thing to do.
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['"I am at a loss for words. ... ', '"Love knows no boundaries. ... ', '"Please know that you\'re in my thoughts and prayers. ... ', '"I was so saddened to hear about _________ passing. ... ', '"My deepest condolences to you during this time. ... ', '"You have my deepest, sincerest sympathy."', '"I am praying for you during your time of loss.']
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I/We am/are truly sorry to hear of the loss of (insert Name of deceased here.). Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of his/her soul to Heaven. ... In this tough time in your life, may my/our friendship, sympathy and heartfelt condolences bring you comfort.
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['With heartfelt condolences.', 'We are so sorry for your loss.', 'I hope you feel surrounded by much love. ... ', 'Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. ... ', 'With deepest sympathy as you remember Ashley.', 'Holding you close in our thoughts and hoping you are doing OK.']
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['With heartfelt condolences.', 'We are so sorry for your loss.', 'I hope you feel surrounded by much love. ... ', 'Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. ... ', 'With deepest sympathy as you remember Ashley.', 'Holding you close in our thoughts and hoping you are doing OK.', 'It was truly a pleasure knowing Rebecca.']
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I am truly sorry for your loss. I would like to offer you and your family our deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul of your grandfather rest in peace. Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your aunt. May our friendship and prayers ease you through this difficult time.
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It's better to sit and listen to them. To comfort an unhappy friend, it might be better to tell him or her that you would be sad, too, if you were going through what they are. “Tell them 'I'm here for you', and reassure them that 'it's okay to cry',” Borschel says.
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Sympathy ('fellow feeling', 'community of feeling') is a feeling of care and concern for someone, often someone close, accompanied by a wish to see him better off or happier. Compared to pity, sympathy implies a greater sense of shared similarities together with a more profound personal engagement.
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["“I'm so sorry that you are going through this. ... ", '“Despite all the troubles in the world, I hope you are doing well.” ... ', '“My heart is breaking for you. ... ', '“You are important to me. ... ', '“I recently heard about your loss. ... ', '"Are you okay?”']
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['Talk to them.', "Say the pet's name.", 'Provide small gestures of comfort, support, and care.', 'Send them a sympathy card.', 'Give them a pet sympathy gift.']
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Extra Tips: It is often a good idea to keep your sympathy message or note brief, and the same applies to how you sign it. Don't go on for too long, keep it short and simple. Sign your name, don't leave it as anonymous.
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White flowers are commonly sent as sympathy offerings because they signify purity, peace and love. Simple white blooms flatter the surroundings at any bereavement ceremony. Common white cut flowers sent as a sign of sympathy include sympathy lilies, white roses, orchids and irises.
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It's best not to go empty-handed to a retirement party. It's a nice gesture to bring a gift unless it's mentioned not to on the invitation. Then, a card with best wishes is sufficient. When you don't know the retiree well, or you're charged to pay for food and drinks, then you don't need to bring a gift.
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But what are the things that will actually offer comfort and let the person know you're there for them? At the end of the day, something as simple as “I'm so sorry for your loss” or “I'm so sad for you and your family, please accept my deepest condolences” is always appropriate.